Medellín Cartel

The Medellín Cartel was a powerful criminal organization based in Colombia during the 1980s and early 1990s, known for producing and trafficking large quantities of cocaine into the United States and other countries. Led by Pablo Escobar, it played a major role in the global drug trade, engaging in violence, corruption, and intimidation to maintain control and influence. The cartel's activities contributed significantly to Colombia’s social and political turmoil, prompting international efforts to dismantle its operations. It remains one of the most infamous drug trafficking organizations in history, symbolizing the complex challenges of drug enforcement and organized crime.