Business Wars Drug Cartels | Inside Miami’s Drug Wars with Hotel Cocaine | 4
Aug 7, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Chris Brancato, the creator behind Hotel Cocaine, along with stars Danny Pino and Mark Feuerstein, dive into the glamorous yet gritty landscape of Miami's drug wars during the late 1970s. They discuss the potent mix of nightlife and crime at the iconic Mutiny Club and how it reflects the chaos of the era. The trio also explores the rise of Colombian cartels and their influence on Miami's socio-political climate, while sharing personal anecdotes about the contrasting realities of life amidst such turmoil.
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Mutiny Hotel Origin
- Chris Brancato learned about the Mutiny Hotel from actor Maurice Comte while working on Narcos.
- Comte's father managed the hotel, a hub for drug traffickers, DEA, CIA, and celebrities.
Mutiny Club: A Neutral Zone
- The Mutiny Club served as a neutral zone where everyone, including the DEA and gangsters, could interact peacefully.
- The DEA used the club as a source of information rather than a place for arrests.
Cocaine's Impact on Miami
- Cocaine profits fueled Miami's real estate and residential boom.
- The influx of drug money transformed the city's infrastructure and economy.