The renowned general was part of the siege that resulted in the drug capo’s death and subsequently, as police commander, he sought to confront the legacy of the most notorious narco in Colombia’s history
Colombia ponders how the most universal drug trafficker and terrorist should be remembered 30 years after his death
The writer of ‘The Parable of Pablo,’ the reference book on the life of the famous drug trafficker, discusses Escobar on the 30th anniversary of his death
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His most lasting legacy was to inject the virus of corruption into a more or less stable democracy, and even to forever disrupt the value system of Colombian society
The building was once the main attraction of narco tourism in the Colombian city
The Ostok Sanctuary, a shelter in the Mexican state of Sinaloa for animals rescued from species trafficking, hopes to welcome 10 descendants of the infamous drug lord’s exotic pets. The goal of the relocation is to prevent them from being slaughtered in Colombia, where they reproduce uncontrollably and cause accidents
Scientists want Colombia’s Ministry of Environment to release a study on the proper course of action for this invasive species
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A true story of the 200-pound beast found dead of a cocaine overdose in 1985 becomes a Hollywood blockbuster
At a time when much in Hollywood can feel pre-packaged, the makers of the movie think it can be an untamed exception
Often cast as the villain of the piece, the Spaniard is one of the most highly respected actors of his generation. The soon-to- be-released ‘Loving Pablo’ sees him playing drug baron Pablo Escobar, but as he explains in this interview, having two children is proving a bigger challenge than any other role he has played so far
Son of Colombian drug lord accuses TV series of glamorizing life of man responsible for 3,000 deaths
