What happened to Colombia after Pablo Escobar died?

After Escobar’s death, the ranch, zoo and citadel at Hacienda Nápoles were given by the government to low-income families under a law called Extinción de Dominio (Domain Extinction). The property has been converted into a theme park surrounded by four luxury hotels overlooking the zoo.

How has Pablo Escobar changed society today?

He was involved in many charitable organizations. He donated lots of money to build churches, schools and hospitals. He also built soccer fields and other sports facilities for the children of Colombia. The creation of these sport facilities got him to be the sponsor for many child soccer teams.

What drug cartels exist today in Colombia?

The illegal drug trade in Colombia has, since the 1970s, centered successively on four major drug trafficking cartels: Medellin, Cali, Norte del Valle, and North Coast, as well as several bandas criminales, or BACRIMs.

Who was the biggest drug lord in history?

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán was ranked by Forbes magazine as the “biggest drug lord” in history.

How many Pablo Escobar’s really existed?

Others say the real number is closer to 5,000. And yet, here in Medellin, some people still affectionately refer to Escobar as Pablito, and in the commercial district of Junin T-shirts and wristwatches emblazoned with his face as well as books and DVDs telling his story are on display.

Is Escobar the boss of evil still popular in Colombia?

Last year, Colombian TV network Caracol released a 63-episode series called Escobar: The Boss of Evil. The series has already been sold to 66 countries, including North Korea. Pirated copies of the series are immensely popular in Medellin’s markets even as Caracol airs the series for a second time. David Bustamante is one of those selling the DVDs.

Does the Medellin cartel still exist?

His death signaled the end of one era of drug trafficking and the birth of another, as the drug trade continued apace, with Medellin still at its heart. While the mystique surrounding Escobar has grown over the last two decades, the criminal entity he founded, the Medellin Cartel, no longer exists.

Was Escobar responsible for the storming of the Colombian Supreme Court?

Escobar was held directly responsible by various media publications for the 1985 storming of the Colombian Supreme Court.