The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar: The Biggest Narco-Trafficker in History

🌍Pablo Escobar controlled 80% of the global cocaine traffic in the 80s and 90s, making him the most powerful narco-trafficker in history.

💰Pablo Escobar had a net worth of $30 billion in the 90s, making him the seventh richest man in the world.

🔪Pablo Escobar used violence and terror as tactics to maintain his empire, leading to the deaths of many innocent people.

💣Pablo Escobar was the inventor of narco-terrorism, his bombings and attacks were ruthless and targeted innocent civilians.

👥Pablo Escobar's empire relied on a vast network of distributors, laboratories, and transporters across multiple countries.

How much cocaine did Pablo Escobar sell?

—Pablo Escobar was responsible for 80% of the global cocaine trafficking, which equated to around 15 tons of cocaine sold per day.

What was Pablo Escobar's net worth?

—Pablo Escobar had a net worth of $30 billion, making him the seventh richest man in the world at the time.

How did Pablo Escobar use violence to maintain his empire?

—Pablo Escobar used violence and terror as tactics to eliminate rivals, intimidate authorities, and protect his drug trafficking operations. He ordered the deaths of many innocent people who got in his way.

What is narco-terrorism?

—Narco-terrorism is a term coined to describe the use of violent tactics, including bombings and assassinations, by drug cartels and traffickers to further their criminal activities. Pablo Escobar was considered the inventor of narco-terrorism.

How did Pablo Escobar's empire operate across multiple countries?

—Pablo Escobar's empire relied on an extensive network of distributors, laboratories, and transporters in countries such as Colombia, Mexico, and the United States to facilitate the trafficking and distribution of cocaine.

00:01Pablo Escobar was the biggest narco-trafficker in history, controlling 80% of the global cocaine market.

01:23Pablo Escobar had a net worth of $30 billion, making him the seventh richest man in the world at the time.

03:04Pablo Escobar used violence and terror as tactics to maintain his empire, leading to the deaths of many innocent people.

04:43Pablo Escobar was the inventor of narco-terrorism, using bombings and attacks to further his criminal activities.

06:05Pablo Escobar's empire relied on a vast network of distributors, laboratories, and transporters across multiple countries.