Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord who formed the Medellín Cartel in the 1980s and 1990s. He amassed a vast criminal fortune through the cocaine trade but brought much violence and chaos to Colombia. Escobar used violence, bribery, and political influence to expand his drug empire until he was finally killed in a police shootout in 1993 while trying to evade capture and imprisonment.

1. The Life and Crimes of
Pablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord who amassed a vast
fortune through his criminal empire in the 80s and 90s. He was the leader
of the Medellín Cartel and was responsible for much of the violence and
chaos that plagued Colombia during this period.
By: Gabriel De la Rosa
Diego González

2. The Early Years
Childhood and
Education
Escobar was born in 1949
in the town of Rionegro,
Antioquia. He dropped out
of university and turned to
a life of crime.
Entry into the Drug
Trade
Escobar started out as a
small-time smuggler before
rising to power and
establishing the Medellín
Cartel.
Personal Life
Escobar was married with
two children and had a
reputation for being both
charming and ruthless.

3. The Rise of the Medellín Cartel
The Cartel is Born
Escobar, along with the Ochoa brothers and
other drug traffickers, formed the Medellín Cartel
to pool their resources and power.
The Cocaine Trade
The Cartel became the dominant force in the
global cocaine trade, exporting massive
quantities of the drug to the US and other
countries.
The Money Machine
The Cartel made billions of dollars in profits,

4. The Crimes and Empire of Pablo
Escobar
1 Medellín's Reign of Terror
Escobar and his associates were responsible for countless acts of violence,
including bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations.
2 Political Influence
Escobar used his wealth and power to bribe politicians, judges, and other officials
for protection and favors. He even ran for political office himself.
3 The Notorious Hacienda Nápoles
Escobar's sprawling estate was a symbol of his wealth and excess, complete with
a private zoo, airstrip, and theme park.

5. The Downfall of Pablo Escobar
The Search for Escobar
After years of evading the authorities, Escobar
was finally caught and imprisoned in 1991.
Death of a Drug Lord
Escobar was killed in a rooftop shootout with
police in 1993 while on the run from prison.

6. The Legacy of Pablo Escobar
1 Medellín Today
The city has transformed itself in the decades since Escobar's death, but the scars of
his reign are still visible.
2 The War on Drugs
Escobar's story is a cautionary tale of the dangers of the drug trade and the difficulty
of eradicating it.
3 The Cult of Escobar
Despite his heinous crimes, Escobar has become a folk hero to some who view him
as a symbol of resistance against the status quo.

7. Conclusion
Pablo Escobar was one of the most notorious criminals of the 20th
century, a man whose legacy still resonates in Colombia and beyond. His
rise and fall are a cautionary tale of greed, corruption, and the high cost of
pursuing power by any means necessary.