Escobar cultivated a Robin Hood-like persona among the poor of Medellín, which provided him with a social shield against extradition.
Born in Rionegro, Colombia, Escobar began his criminal career in petty theft and smuggling. In the 1970s, he recognized the emerging demand for cocaine in the United States and co-founded the Medellín Cartel. el patron pablo escobar
One of the most complex aspects of "El Patrón" was his dual identity. To the international community and the Colombian government, he was a narcoterrorist; to the impoverished citizens of Medellín, he was a savior. Escobar cultivated a Robin Hood-like persona among the