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Aug 7, 2024 In the 1970s, brothers and a friend form the Cali Cartel, mastering cocaine smuggling into the U.S. with a sophisticated operational network. The gripping rivalry intensifies as a young Pablo Escobar plots to outshine them. Listeners are taken on a thrilling journey through cartel warfare, highlighting brutal tactics and high-stakes ambitions. The podcast also delves into urban life and crime, detailing Escobar's rise as a formidable force in the drug trade, setting the stage for a legendary clash.
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Salcedo's Mission
- Jorge Salcedo, a former businessman, became involved with the Cali cartel.
- He orchestrated a mission to assassinate Pablo Escobar, leader of the rival Medellin cartel.
From Kidnapping to Marijuana
- The Rodriguez brothers and Chepe Santa Cruz started a kidnapping gang, earning $700,000.
- They used the ransom money to enter the marijuana smuggling business.
Shift to Cocaine
- The Cali group realized marijuana smuggling was less profitable due to its bulkiness.
- They decided to switch to cocaine due to higher profit margins and Chile's crackdown on cocaine production.
