Cartel de Medellín

The Medellín Cartel was a powerful drug trafficking organization based in Colombia, active mainly during the 1970s and 1980s. Led by Pablo Escobar, it controlled a significant portion of the global cocaine trade, using violence and corruption to protect its operations. The cartel exported large quantities of cocaine to the United States and other countries, generating immense wealth. Its influence extended into politics and society in Colombia, causing widespread violence and instability. The cartel was dismantled by law enforcement efforts in the 1990s, but its legacy impacted drug policy and organized crime strategies worldwide.