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The Cartel That Went to War w/Pablo Escobar: The Gentlemen of Cali

The Cartel That Went to War w/Pablo Escobar: The Gentlemen of Cali

Update: 2024-10-011
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As Colombia's cocaine industry exploded in the 1980's, Pablo Escobar's Medellin cartel became the dominant player, capturing headlines across the world. But there was a second cartel rising up, one that operated more in the shadows and would soon grow more powerful - and more profitable - than even Medellin.

The Gentlemen of Cali were slick, sophisticated and always looking for a solution that wouldn't attract headlines. They fancied themselves businessmen and aristocrats, and as Pablo went to war on the state, they invested hundreds of millions into businesses and politicians all over Colombia. Though originally good-natured rivals, the Cali and Medellin cartels maintained decent relations...only they didn't.

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The Cartel That Went to War w/Pablo Escobar: The Gentlemen of Cali

The Cartel That Went to War w/Pablo Escobar: The Gentlemen of Cali

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