Pablo Escobar
Evan French
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord and the driving force behind the Medellín Cartel, which dominated the global cocaine trade in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia, he quickly ascended from small-time criminal activities to becoming one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world, with Forbes magazine listing him among the richest individuals globally. Known for his ruthlessness and innovative smuggling tactics, Escobar was also involved in brutal acts of violence that led to thousands of deaths. Despite his criminal activities, he was seen as a Robin Hood figure by some, as he invested heavily in community projects in Medellín, gaining significant local support. His reign ended when he was killed on December 2, 1993, by Colombian National Police, marking the decline of the Medellín Cartel's influence.
Duration - 41m.
Author - Evan French.
Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord and the driving force behind the Medellín Cartel, which dominated the global cocaine trade in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia, he quickly ascended from small-time criminal activities to becoming one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world, with Forbes magazine listing him among the richest individuals globally. Known for his ruthlessness and innovative smuggling tactics, Escobar was also involved in brutal acts of violence that led to thousands of deaths. Despite his criminal activities, he was seen as a Robin Hood figure by some, as he invested heavily in community projects in Medellín, gaining significant local support. His reign ended when he was killed on December 2, 1993, by Colombian National Police, marking the decline of the Medellín Cartel's influence. Duration - 41m. Author - Evan French. Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:03:51
Chapter 1: Seeds of Ambition: Escobar's Early Criminal Endeavors
Duration:00:03:44
Chapter 2: A Network of Shadows: Escobar's Rise Begins
Duration:00:03:56
Chapter 3: Rise of the Medellín Cocaine Kingpin
Duration:00:03:43
Chapter 4: Reign of Terror: Escobar’s Ruthless Path to Power
Duration:00:03:55
Chapter 5: Kingpin of the Cocaine Empire: Peak Power Days
Duration:00:03:31
Chapter 6: Robin Hood in Medellín: Escobar's Charitable Facade
Duration:00:03:43
Chapter 7: Power Play: Escobar's Foray into Colombian Politics
Duration:00:03:51
Chapter 8: Unyielding Defiance: Resistance Against Extradition Efforts
Duration:00:03:22
Chapter 9: Hunted in Shadows: The Fall of Escobar
Duration:00:03:33
Chapter 10: The Fall of a Legendary Outlaw King
Duration:00:03:39
Closing
Duration:00:00:37