Carlos Enrique Lehder Rivas
Carlos Enrique Lehder Rivas is a notorious former drug lord and co-founder of the Medellín Cartel, a powerful criminal organization that dominated the cocaine trade in the 1980s. Born in Germany and raised in Colombia, Lehder became infamous for his role in the drug trafficking industry and was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and ruthless tactics. He was arrested in the late 1980s and subsequently sentenced to life in prison in the United States. After serving time, he was released and deported to Colombia, where he faced new legal challenges. Recently, he was in the news as authorities confirmed his capture due to a standing 24-year prison sentence, leading to his transfer to the Dijín in Bogotá.
Born on Mar 07, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 6 | 3.50 | 0.26% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 145,380 | $350,000 | 1,000$ |
| Honduras | 2 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,514 | $25,000 | 27$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 10,911 | $82,000 | 50$ |
| Peru | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,852 | $230,000 | 104$ |
| Totals | 10 | 111,674,906 | 181,657 | $687,000 | 1,181$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Carlos Enrique Lehder Rivas is facing legal challenges regarding his recent detention in Colombia after being extradited from the United States.
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Honduras:
Carlos Lehder, a former narcotrafficker and founder of the Medellín Cartel, was arrested upon returning to Colombia after being extradited to the United States 38 years ago.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Lehder, founder of the Medellín Cartel, was detained upon returning to Colombia after 38 years.
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Honduras:
Carlos Lehder, a former narcotrafficker and founder of the Medellín Cartel, was arrested upon returning to Colombia after being extradited to the United States 38 years ago.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is an ex-narcotrafficker whose capture in Bogotá has prompted victims of the Medellín cartel to seek justice.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, a former narcotrafficker, was captured after landing in Bogotá.
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Peru:
Carlos Lehder, a former narcotrafficker and founder of the Medellín Cartel, was arrested upon returning to Colombia after 38 years.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, a former powerful drug lord, was detained by Interpol upon his arrival in Bogotá.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, the former drug lord of the Medellín cartel, arrived in Bogotá as a tourist.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, the former leader of the Medellín cartel, is being taken to the Dijín headquarters in Bogotá after authorities revealed a 24-year sentence against him.
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