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Where Are the Ochoa Brothers? The Family of Ranchers Who Ran Colombia’s Medellin Cartel With Pablo Escobar

Ochoa Brothers of Medellin Cartel: What Happened to Former Pablo Escobar Associates?

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was not the only one who managed the operations of the Medellin Cartel. The cartel's success can also be attributed to the Ochoa brothers.

Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos: Relocation From Colombia to India Will Cost $3.5 Million

Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' to Be Moved From Colombia to Mexico, India at Multimillion-Dollar Cost

Mar 31, 2023 04:11 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Colombia is planning to relocate 70 of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" to Mexico and India in the coming months.

Pablo Escobar Net Worth: How the Notorious Drug Lord Became 1 of the 10 Richest People on Earth Until His Death

Feb 18, 2023 06:30 PM EST By Mary Webber

Pablo Escobar, the notorious leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, was among the 10 wealthiest people in the world, with his multi-billion net worth at the height of his criminal career.

Colombia's Cali Cartel Leader Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela Dies in U.S. Prison

Jun 02, 2022 01:50 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, a leader of now-defunct Colombia's Cali cartel, has died in a U.S. prison, according to his lawyer.

Drug Lord ‘Don Carlos’ Linked to Medellin Cartel and Cali Cartel Arrested in Spain After Cocaine Found in Flower Boxes

Mar 09, 2022 07:29 AM EST By Jess Smith

Drug lord "Don Carlos," who was linked to the Cali cartel and Medellin cartel, was arrested in Spain after 130 pounds of cocaine was found inside flower boxes.

Son of Pablo Escobar, Leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, Joins Celebrities Available to Send Special Messages

Jan 25, 2022 06:54 AM EST By Joshua Summers

The son of the notorious leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, Pablo Escobar, is now among the celebrities who sell personalized greetings on social media.

Sofia Vergara to Play the Role of Medellin Cartel's Black Widow Griselda Blanco in a Netflix Series

Nov 03, 2021 10:33 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Sofia Vergara is set to play Griselda Blanco, one of the well-known drug kingpins in Colombia, in a new Netflix limited series.

Colombia's Most-Wanted Drug Lord Dairo Antonio Usuga Arrested; Pres. Ivan Duque Likened It to Capture of Pablo Escobar

Oct 24, 2021 11:18 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Colombia's President Ivan Duque likened the arrest of Gulf Clan leader Dairo Antonio Usuga to the capture of late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar three decades ago.

Drugs Labeled With Pablo Escobar's Image Seized in Chile

Mar 17, 2021 12:49 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Authorities in Chile have confiscated more than three tons of cocaine and marijuana packed in white paper stamped with the image of drug lord Pablo Escobar.