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Tech Influencers Warn Against Buying 24K Gold-Plated Escobar iPhone 11 Pro

Pablo Escobar’s brother, Roberto Escobar, is selling 24K gold-plated Escobar-branded iPhone 11 Pros, but popular tech influencers are advising against purchasing the flashy devices. On Friday, May 29, Marques Brownlee uploaded a video to his YouTube channel explaining his experience with Escobar Inc. Brownlee kicked off the video with a bit of backstory, telling viewers […]

By Stephanie Barnes | 3y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Brother Says Elon Musk Stole His Flamethrower

Pablo Escobar’s brother Roberto says that Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, stole his flamethrower concept, and he’s not happy about it, according to TMZ. Back in 2018, Musk announced and sold a ‘The Boring Company Not a Flamethrower,” — a souped-up propane torch. Fans nabbed the unusual tool up, making the company millions of dollars. Now, […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

Colombia Still Can’t Figure Out How To Manage Pablo Escobar’s Hippos

A decades-in-the-making hippo problem continues in Colombia, as officials try to figure out just how to deal with an invasive hippo population continuing to plague the country decades after notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar brought them to the continent for his own private collection at the height of Escobar’s own personal excess, CBS reports. There […]

By Josh West | 4y ago

Head To Pablo’s Escoburgers For A Burger With A Fake Line Of Cocaine

A pop-up burger restaurant in Australia called Pablo’s Escoburgers lives up to its name with Escobar-themed branding and burgers served with a tongue-in-cheek line of a white powdery substance that is presumably not actually cocaine, the Daily Mail reports. Pablo Escobar was an internationally infamous Colombian drug lord whose net worth has been estimated as […]

By Josh West | 4y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Brother Demands $1 Billion From Netflix, Calls To Cancel ‘Narcos’ If Not Paid

Pablo Escobar’s brother, Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria called for Netflix to tighten its security following the death of Carlos Munoz Portal, who was the Narcos‘ location manager. The executives from Escobar Inc. are even asking the streaming network to cancel the show. The dangers of dealing with drug cartels were made real after the […]

By Alexis Villarias | 6y ago

Maria Victoria Henao, Pablo Escobar’s Wife, And His Mistress Virginia Vallejo García: A Historical Outline

Pablo Escobar’s wife Maria Victoria Henao and his mistress Virginia Vallejo García are two women who were close to him and have had to sacrifice a lot because of their involvement with him. The following is an outline of their past, present, and their relationship with him. Virginia Vallejo García – Pablo’s Mistress Virginia Vallejo […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 6y ago

How Pablo Escobar Terrorized Bogota, Colombia While At War With The Government

Pablo Escobar is no doubt among the most infamous drug lords of all time. At the peak of his power, he terrorized numerous Colombian cities, including Bogota, while at war with the government over its extradition policy. It allowed fearsome drug lords like Escobar to be extradited to the United States. This was after they […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 6y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Wife, Son And Daughter After His Death

Pablo Escobar’s wife Maria Victoria Henao, son Juan Pablo and daughter Manuela Escobar paid a huge price after he was gunned down by Colombian authorities in 1993. They were suddenly forced to live a life of uncertainty, as they no longer had the drug lord’s protection and monetary security. In the year following his death, […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 6y ago

‘Narcos’ Season 3 Villains Are Biggest Drug Lords You Might Never Heard Of

Pablo Escobar’s story might have ended in Narcos Season 2, but the Netflix series continues. Narcos Season 3 kicks off on September 1, and here are the details of the new villains, which Netflix says are “the biggest drug lords you’ve probably never heard of.” Cocaine cartels did not end when the drug kingpin Escobar […]

By Nics Abasta | 6y ago

‘Narcos’ Season 3 Official Release Date And Teaser Trailer Released By Netflix

Season 3 of Narcos will follow the succession of the Cali Cartel after Pablo Escobar’s death. Netflix will release all the episodes of the upcoming season on September 1. We will discuss the new plot and key changes in the upcoming third season. In the trailer, Pedro Pascal, who plays Javier Pena, replaces Boyd Holbrook’s […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

Spy Chief Who Worked With The U.S. And Colombia’s Pablo Escobar’s Medellin Cartel Dies

Pablo Escobar is one of the most revered drug lords in the history of Colombia. His cartel supplied about 80 percent of the cocaine on the U.S. market. A member of the Medellin Cartel, one of the most influential drug cartels in the world at the time, Pablo dealt with numerous high-ranking government figures, including […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 6y ago

Philippine Senator Asks Why She Is Suddenly The Pablo Escobar Of The Country

Philippine Senator Leila De Lima, who has been arrested on charges of accepting bribes from drug lords, denies all allegations suggesting she is the Pablo Escobar of the Philippines. In an interview with CBC News, De Lima cannot help but express her frustration and dismay. “I know the truth: I am not at all involved […]

By Aimee Avila | 6y ago

Wiz Khalifa’s Pablo Escobar Grave Visit Causes Outrage In Colombia

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has ignited controversy after his recent trip to Medellin, Colombia, where he visited the gravesite of infamous drug trafficker Pablo Escobar. Khalifa was in the city to perform at a concert with Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderon, and during his stay in the capital of Antioquia, the 29-year-old took the opportunity to […]

By Christian Savoy | 6y ago

Did Pablo Escobar Work For The CIA? U.S. Media Quiet As Son’s Memoir Says ‘Yes’

Did Pablo Escobar work for the CIA? The question is nothing new for conspiracy theorists who have long argued that the United States government’s War on Drugs was actually a cover-up of its efforts to get in on the action, and a new memoir from an individual with a front row seat lends even more […]

By Zachary Volkert | 6y ago

Griselda Blanco: The Medellin Cartel Drug Lord Who Tried To Kidnap John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Griselda Blanco is one of the most legendary drug traffickers in Colombia. Born in 1943, Griselda Blanco began living a life of crime while still at a young age, and at just 11, she allegedly kidnapped a 2-year-old boy for ransom. And when the parents refused to send the money, she shot him in the […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 6y ago

Pablo Escobar: How Fidel Castro Was Involved With The Colombian Drug Lord

Pablo Escobar is widely regarded to be the most powerful and richest drug lord to ever have lived. Born in Antioquia, Colombia in 1949, he was able to dominate the cocaine drugs trade in the late 80s and early 90s, supplying about 80 percent of the drug being used in the United States. Having come […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 6y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Unmatched Generosity, And His Crazy Lifestyle

Pablo Escobar is even today one of the most celebrated drug lords in the world thanks to the unrivaled legacy he created. As one of the richest men of his time, with a net worth of about $30 billion, according to Business Insider, he was loved by many mainly due to his generosity, which enabled […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

The Mexican Drug Lord Who Rivaled Pablo Escobar In Wealth

Pablo Escobar is one of the most infamous drug lords in history, mainly because of the death and destruction he caused in Colombia. And today, he is still a polarizing figure in the country, decades after his death. This is mainly because he helped many families languishing in poverty by building homes and schools for […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar: Five Insanely Interesting Facts That May Never Be Shown On ‘Narcos’

Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria is one of the most popular drug lords in history. This is mainly because he shook the foundations of both the American and Colombian societies through violence and drug trafficking. While the Narcos series has done a lot to depict him in his original character, a lot has been left out […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar Movie Update: Wagner Moura To Reprise Role Again?

Netflix has given the world another character to die for. Back in 2015, when Narcos was first premiered, no one thought that Wagner Maura’s portrayal of the famous drug kingpin will be praised by everyone on such level. Now there are reports that a movie is under production showing the life and death of Pablo […]

By Viraj Mahajan | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar: How His Instinct Saved Him And Members Of The Medellin Cartel

Pablo Escobar Gaviria is one of the most revered drug lords in history. Born in 1949 in Colombia, he grew up in the lower-middle class neighborhood of Envigado in Medellin. As a kid, Pablo always told his friends that he would one day become the President of Colombia, an endeavor that he strived to fulfill […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

‘Narcos’ Season 3: Showrunner Talks Cast, Pablo Escobar’s Wife And Death In Season 2

As a testament to the show’s success, Narcos has already been renewed for Season 3 and 4 after two successful installments to the series. It comes as no surprise that Pablo Escobar dies since the famous Colombian drug lord met his end in 1993. The showrunner discusses Pablo Escobar’s wife Maria Victoria Henao and the […]

By Frank Yemi | 7y ago

‘Narcos’ Renewed For Season 3 And 4: Pablo’s Stare In The Teaser Leaves Chills

Netflix has renewed its hit crime docudrama Narcos for Season 3 and 4. The online TV shows and movies streaming giant has shared a teaser video confirming Narcos Season 3 in the line for the next year. This Netflix Original docudrama style series is about the most notorious Colombian drug lord and kingpin, Pablo Escobar. […]

By Samir Makwana | 7y ago

‘Narcos’ Boss Teases Controversial Pablo Escobar Death

In Season 1, Netflix’s Narcos introduced viewers to the seedy and dangerous world of drug trafficking by following the rise and activities of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Even from the start, Narcos showed Escobar in a conflicting light, creating a divide among its growing fanbase between those looking forward to his fall and those […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

‘Narcos’ Season 2 Preview: What To Expect From New Netflix Season About Hunt For Legendary Colombian Cocaine Kingpin

Last year’s hit Netflix docudrama, drug-war thriller Narcos returns for Season Two this week. The first season told the incredible story of Colombian cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar and the effort to catch him by two obsessed DEA agents. But what to expect in Season Two? Where do Escobar and agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 7y ago

‘Narcos’ Season 2: Death Of Pablo Escobar – Season 3 Canceled?

Netflix’s Narcos Season 2 is going to premiere next month. During the special screening of the first episode, show’s executive producer revealed the details and how it is going to be better than the first one. The first season spanned over two decades and showed the rise of Pablo Escobar, how he got arrested, and […]

By Viraj Mahajan | 7y ago

‘Narcos’ Season 2 Trailer: Havoc Wreaks As DEA Hunts For Pablo Escobar In Netflix Show

The first trailer of Narcos Season 2 has been released by Netflix. The Narcos TV show depicts the real-life instances of the illustrious drug kingpins of the 1980s who were in conflict with law enforcement. In this Netflix Originals TV series, Wagner Moura (Elite Squad) portrays Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl) […]

By Samir Makwana | 7y ago

Drug Lord Pablo Escobar’s Pet Hippos Still Roam His Village After His 1993 Death

Pablo Escobar of Colombia may have been one of the fiercest and richest criminals ever when he died in a gunfight with police in 1993. He was a drug lord in the cocaine trade, having established large mafia-type gangs for distribution and selling the drug, and he lived in a paradise of his own choosing […]

By Amy Schaeffer | 7y ago

Bryan Cranston Is Undercover DEA In ‘The Infiltrator’ Trailer [Video]

Bryan Cranston has not seen the last of the drug trade now that he has pulled off another stunning performance in The Infiltrator. Also, if the new trailer for The Infiltrator is any indication, Cranston has once again knocked it out of the park with a role to shine in. For those who do not […]

By Nick Younker | 7y ago

How Pablo Escobar Still Creates Division In Colombia, Even In Death

Pablo Escobar is revered as the most powerful drug lord to ever exist. Born in a poor family in Rionegro, Colombia, his father was a peasant farmer, while his mother worked as an elementary school teacher. However, a young, ambitious Escobar is said to have begun his criminal career selling stolen gravestones, which he sanded […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Partner Cries For Leniency

Pablo Escobar is, to date, hailed as the most ambitious drug lord to ever have lived. Born in 1949 in Antioquia, Colombia, he began trading cocaine in the 1970s, and by the late 80s, he and the Medellin cartel, which he headed, controlled 80 percent of the cocaine market in the United States. He came […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

This Is Where Pablo Escobar’s Second Safe Will Be Kept

It’s been decades since Pablo Escobar last spread violence in Colombia in a bid to beat extradition. A member of the infamous Medellin cartel, he was able to become the world’s most powerful drug lord through a combination of violence to those who disagreed with him and financial rewards to those who sided with him. […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Enforcer Says He Would Join Him If He Would Resurrect, Here’s Why

Pablo Escobar is one of the most celebrated and revered drug lords in history. Also said to be the richest to have ever existed, Pablo controlled about 80 percent of the cocaine market in America in the 80s and was the most powerful and charismatic drug trafficker in the world by the early 1990s. Being […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar: The Terrifying Life His Family Had To Experience After His Death

Pablo Escobar is still among the most infamous of drug lords ever to exist. And presently, more than 20 years after his death, he is still a celebrated figure in the Medellin society and especially in the locality in which he brought the greatest of developments. Considered a Robin Hood of some sort by some, […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

What Happened To Pablo Escobar’s 30 Billion Dollar Empire After His Death

Pablo Escobar is said to be the richest, most powerful drug lord ever to have existed. Born in 1949, he was from the 70s to early 90s the biggest cocaine trafficker to America. A member of the Medellin cartel, he and his accomplices were able to bring in ton quantities of cocaine into the United […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

The Ingenious Strategies Used By El Chapo Guzman and Pablo Escobar To Traffic Drugs

El Chapo Guzman and Pablo Escobar are the two biggest drug dealers of their generation. The latter ran an elaborate drug trafficking network from the 1970s to the early 90s in Colombia and supplied approximately 80 percent of the cocaine consumed in the United States at the time. This coincides with figures released by the […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Miami Mansion Reveals Mystery Safe

Pablo Escobar’s Miami mansion still has a secret to hold. Last week demolition of the waterfront home began and this past Monday, a mysterious locked safe was found among the debris. As reported by the Miami Herald, excavator operator Miguel Mato was knocking down the last walls of the 7,336-square-foot mansion around 11 a.m. when […]

By John Houck | 7y ago

Pablo Escobar’s Miami Mansion Demolished After Treasure Hunters Find ‘Something’

The Miami mansion owned by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar was demolished on Tuesday. One more reminder of Miami’s violent drug smuggling history has finally been buried. “I’m very excited to see the house of the devil disappearing right before our eyes,” said the property’s owner, Christian de Berdouare, who owns the Chicken Kitchen fast-food […]

By John Houck | 7y ago

Mafia Son Claims Frank Sinatra Was Drug Lord Pablo Escobar’s Business Partner: He Dealt Coke Better Than He Sang

The son of the famous Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar has made the controversial claim that Frank Sinatra was his father’s business partner. Sinatra may have been famous notorious for his connections with the underworld — in fact, Johnny Fontane in The Godfather was supposed to be a dead ringer for Ol’ Blue Eyes — […]

By Tim Butters | 8y ago

Pablo Escobar Costume: Toddler Dressed As Colombian Drug Lord For Halloween Party

Pablo Escobar costumes are quite popular for the 2015 Halloween season. However, images of a toddler, who is dressed as the notorious Colombian drug lord, have become a point of heated controversy. Although the original source is unknown, photos and videos of the unnamed child are going viral across numerous social media platforms. The young […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 8y ago

3 Things El Chapo Could Learn From Pablo Escobar

Comparisons between Mexico’s recently escaped crime lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera and Columbia’s most famous drug kingpin Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria seem inevitable. This is especially true thanks to the recent popularity of Narcos on Netflix, combined with the fact that El Chapo is currently making headlines for elaborate prison escapes and Twitter fights […]

By Kirsten Silven | 8y ago

Pablo Escobar Is Still Alive And May Never Die

Pablo Escobar, the ruthless Colombian drug lord who at one time was the seventh-richest man in the world, now has a Netflix series. Narcos chronicles the life of Pablo Escobar as seen from the perspective of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Steve Murphy. According to his biography at About.com, Pablo Escobar was born to a […]

By John Houck | 8y ago

Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ Series Premieres: Stars Wagner Moura And Ana De La Reguera Talk About Colombia’s Drug War

Netflix’s Narcos series premiered on Friday, and the first buzz is that it’s gripping and beautifully shot. Narcos’ subject is the drug cartels’ reign of terror in Colombia. The Netflix drama portrays the rise of Colombia’s drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1970’s and 80’s, and the fight of the government and the U.S. Drug […]

By Kay Anderson | 8y ago

Soap Not Dope: Man Earns Compensation After False Arrest And Imprisonment in Spain

Back in 2012, a man and his father were arrested and thrown in jail in Spain after the Spanish civil guard found a van-load of what they thought was smuggled cocaine, but wasn’t. The French businessman, Jacques Benoit Fiocconi, and his father Laurent were arrested and thrown in jail in Girona, Spain after the Spanish […]

By Anne Sewell | 8y ago

Navy SEAL Who Shot Bin Laden and Pablo Escobar A Fraud??

The man who has been lauded as one of the most decorated Navy SEALs for his courageous efforts is now being labeled as a fraud. According to The Daily Mail, it has been reported that Navy SEAL AJ Dicken allegedly conspired a plausible scheme stating that he had fictitious ties to an elite regime. Dicken, […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 9y ago

Brady Corbet Joins Benicio Del Toro In Pablo Escobar Drama

Looks like things are picking up for the new Pablo Escobar film. Mysterious Skin actor, Brady Corbet has now joined theParadise Lost, which is the new Pablo Escobar film starring Benicio Del Toro and Josh Hutcherson. The film is said to be a drama about the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. So far it’s not […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

Giant Outdoor Escalator Built in Columbia [Video]

For centuries, the residents of Comuna 13, a hillside neighborhood in Medellin, Columbia, have had to walk up and down massive hills to get to and from the center of the city. Now, they can ride the escalator. ABC reports that residents had to climb the equivalent of 28 flights of stairs every day to […]

By Dan Evon | 11y ago

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