Pablo Escobar: The Story of the Man Who Built an Empire With Cocaine (The Inside Story of the Drug Lord Who Built the World's Most Powerful Cartel)

Learn about escobar's incredible climb to power, his unrelenting quest for cash, and the evil tactics he used to maintain his position of authority. He created a web of corruption and horror with charm and cunning that had an impact well beyond the drug trade. Examine how his illegal behavior left behind a legacy of violence, corruption, and terror that still affects society today.But pablo escobar was more than simply a genius of organized crime; he was a mysterious and nuanced character. Explore the many facets of his personality, from his wit and charm to his ferocious desire for power. Discover the highs and lows, the victories and the tragedies that shaped his turbulent career. This book is a compelling investigation of a guy who overcame the odds, rewrote the rules, and made a lasting impression on the world. It is a voyage into the depths of darkness.You'll find in this book...•The violence that formed escobar into a ruthless leader and drug trafficker•The heroic men that died pursuing escobar•Interesting insights into the life of escobar from his family and close associates•Drugs, sex and cocaine•See the death and destruction on man can create, on the altar of greed•Meet the man that changed the face of drug enforcement for ever•See how a single organization managed to control an entire county with bribes, torture and deathEscobar built his drug trafficking industry to such an extent that he eventually controlled over 80% of the cocaine sent to america. With his own factories and an entire fleet of aeroplanes and ships, including two radio-controlled submarines, it has been estimated that escobar smuggled 70 to 80 tonnes of cocaine from colombia to america per month, and as much as 11 tonnes in each flight. In order to launder the drug money, the medellin cartel controlled a large amount of crooked white-collar workers, such as bankers, lawyers and extended family.