The name of Pablo Escobar is prominently mentioned in the politics of Andhra Pradesh. In recent days, State Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu compared former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to drug lord Pablo Escobar over alleged ganja menace in the State. Meanwhile, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy counter Chandrababu after being compared to drug lord. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy questioned the media person, who asked about Chandrababu’s comments, that- 'Was Pablo Escobar Chandrababu's friend, he must be?!' in a press conference.
Accusations and criticisms against opponents are common in politics. But these kind of comments are very popular in AP politics. All in the game of politics. Keeping politics aside for a moment - let's see about the background of that slain Colombian drug lord who became the highlighted in AP politics...!
Background of Pablo Escobar ‘Criminal’ life
Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellín cartel, one of the most powerful and feared criminal organizations in history.
How he spent early life?
Born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia
Grew up in a poor family with six siblings
Dropped out of school in seventh grade to work and support his family
Why he was called the Drug Lord?
Started as a small-time thief and smuggler in the 1960s
Became involved in the cocaine trade in the 1970s, working with Carlos Lehder and George Jung
Founded the Medellín cartel in the late 1970s, becoming one of the largest cocaine producers and traffickers in the world
How Cartel rise to global power
Escobar's cartel controlled over 80% of the global cocaine market by the mid-1980s
Became one of the richest men in the world, with an estimated net worth of $30 billion
Used violence, intimidation, and bribery to maintain power and control
History of ‘notorious’ acts
Ordered the assassination of Colombian presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán in 1989
Orchestrated the bombing of Avianca Flight 203 in 1989, killing 107 people
Responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including politicians, police officers, and civilians
Downfall and Death of a drug lord
Escobar surrendered to Colombian authorities in 1991, but escaped from prison in 1992
Was killed in a shootout with Colombian police on December 1, 1993, his 44th birthday
Popular Netflix series "Narcos"
Escobar's legacy is marked by violence, corruption, and destruction
His cartel's activities led to the deaths of thousands of people and contributed to Colombia's reputation as a hub for drug trafficking and organized crime
His life has been the subject of numerous books, films, and TV shows, including the popular Netflix series "Narcos"
