Escobar is a rapidly rising search term on Google Trends JP due to the recent release of the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico, which depicts the rise and fall of the Guadalajara Cartel, one of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels. Escobar was the leader of the Medellín Cartel, a Colombian drug cartel, and is considered one of the most powerful and wealthiest criminals in history.
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria (1 December 1949 – 2 December 1993) was a Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist who was the founder and sole leader of the Medellín Cartel. He was the wealthiest criminal in history, having amassed an estimated net worth of US\$30 billion by the time of his death—equivalent to approximately US\$59 billion as of 2021—while also being the most powerful drug lord in the world.
Escobar’s cartel controlled about 80% of the global cocaine market and was responsible for the smuggling of large quantities of cocaine into the United States. He was also known for his violent tactics, including the use of car bombs and assassinations.
Escobar was killed by Colombian National Police on 2 December 1993, after being tracked down to a safe house in Medellín. His death led to the collapse of the Medellín Cartel and the rise of other drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia.
The release of Narcos: Mexico has renewed interest in Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. The series has been praised for its gritty realism and its portrayal of Escobar as a complex and charismatic figure.
In addition to the Netflix series, there have been a number of other recent events that have contributed to the rise in search interest for Escobar. In 2016, the Colombian government released a series of documents that detailed Escobar’s drug empire. In 2017, a new book about Escobar was published, which provided new insights into his life and career.
The rise in search interest for Escobar is a reminder of the enduring fascination with the world of drug cartels and the violence and corruption that they bring. Escobar was a ruthless and violent criminal, but he was also a charismatic and complex figure. His story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement.
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