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Pablo Escobar

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  • Birth of Pablo Escobar

    Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria is born in Rionegro, Colombia

  • Rise to Power

    Escobar begins his criminal career by smuggling contraband cigarettes before transitioning to cocaine trafficking, eventually founding the Medellín Cartel.
  • Formation of the Medellín Cartel

    Formation of the Medellín Cartel

    Escobar, along with other drug lords, establishes the Medellín Cartel, which becomes one of the most powerful drug-trafficking organizations in the world.

  • Election to Colombian Congress

    Escobar is elected as an alternate member of the Colombian Congress, gaining political influence and protection.
  • Assassination of Luis Carlos Galán

    Assassination of Luis Carlos Galán

    Escobar orders the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán, leading to increased scrutiny and pressure from Colombian authorities and the United States.

  • Surrender and Imprisonment

    Escobar surrenders to Colombian authorities under the condition that he would serve a maximum sentence of five years and be housed in a self-designed prison, La Catedral.
  • Escape from La Catedral

    Escape from La Catedral

    Escobar escapes from La Catedral after learning that he would be transferred to a conventional prison. His escape triggers a massive manhunt.
  • Death of Escobar

    Death of Escobar

    Escobar is located and killed by Colombian security forces on December 2, 1993, in a rooftop shootout in Medellín.