Growing Up as Pablo Escobar's Son: A Life of Wealth, Power, and Secrecy

TLDRSebastián Marroquín, formerly Juan Pablo Escobar, shares his experience growing up as Pablo Escobar's son, living a life filled with money and power. He reflects on the huge organization his father was in charge of and the impact it had on his childhood. Despite the wealth and power, Sebastián became aware of the consequences of his father's actions and the need to hide.

Key insights

💰Pablo Escobar was one of the richest men in Colombia, leading a life full of money and power.

🌍The organization Pablo Escobar was in charge of was massive and had a significant impact on the cocaine smuggling trade, particularly into the United States.

🏰Sebastián Marroquín grew up in a life of luxury, living in the Mónaco building, which was their family home.

🤫Sebastián, as Pablo Escobar's son, had to hide and face the consequences of his father's actions.

😱During an attack, Pablo Escobar believed his whole family was dead, causing him to become even more desperate.

Q&A

What was it like growing up as Pablo Escobar's son?

Growing up as Pablo Escobar's son was a life of wealth, power, but also secrecy. I had to constantly hide and face the consequences of my father's actions.

How wealthy was Pablo Escobar?

Pablo Escobar was one of the richest men in Colombia, amassing a fortune through his involvement in the cocaine smuggling trade, particularly into the United States.

What impact did Pablo Escobar have on the cocaine smuggling trade?

Pablo Escobar's organization was massive and had a significant impact on the cocaine smuggling trade, controlling routes and smuggling large quantities of cocaine, particularly into the United States.

Where did Sebastián Marroquín live?

Sebastián Marroquín lived in the Mónaco building, which was their family home and a symbol of their wealth and power.

How did Sebastián Marroquín feel about his father's actions?

Sebastián Marroquín became aware of the consequences of his father's actions at a young age and faced the need to hide and protect himself.

Timestamped Summary

00:17Pablo Escobar was one of the richest men in Colombia, leading a life full of money, power, and luxury.

00:49Pablo Escobar's organization was massive and had a significant impact on the cocaine smuggling trade, particularly into the United States.

02:13Sebastián Marroquín lived in the Mónaco building, their family home symbolizing their wealth and power.

03:18Sebastián Marroquín had to hide and face the consequences of his father's actions.

04:59During an attack, Pablo Escobar believed his whole family was dead, causing him to become even more desperate.