Carlos Lehder
Carlos Lehder is a Colombian drug lord and co-founder of the Medellín Cartel, notorious for his role in the cocaine trade during the 1980s. He gained infamy for his control over Norman's Cay in the Bahamas, which served as a critical transshipment point for drugs being smuggled into the United States.
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Carlos Lehder was a Colombian cartel boss known for turning Norman’s Cay into a heavily armed smuggling fortress.
INSIGHT: Rescued Bahamian turns out to be a Cocaine Cowboy
Bahamas· 2026-05-28
Carlos Lehder is a former drug lord whose return to Colombia brought attention to Sondra Macollins.
Sombra de ‘contrataderos’ y David Murcia, explosivo coctel alrededor de la candidata Sondra Macollins
Colombia· 2026-02-22
Carlos Lehder declared that he met with Raúl Castro in Havana while serving time in the United States.
Operación en Cuba, por Ricardo Uceda | Donald Trump | Estados Unidos | Venezuela | OPINION
Peru· 2026-02-15
Carlos Lehder was a member of the Medellin Cartel who was involved in the events surrounding the plane wreck.
ERIC WIBERG: The “Pablo Escobar Plane Wreck” Part 2Bahamas· 2026-02-13
Carlos Lehder described the extreme isolation regime that Nicolás Maduro faces after his capture and transfer to U.S. territory.
Carlos Lehder describe cómo es la prisión en la que está Nicolás Maduro y el duro régimen que se vive allí: 'Es el planeta oscuro'Colombia· 2026-01-23
Carlos Lehder is being considered for an interview regarding the assassination, although he was already extradited at the time of the attack.
los cabos sueltos del magnicidio de Luis C. Galán que podrían llevar al excapo Fabio Ochoa a rendir cuentasColombia· 2025-10-05
Carlos Lehder made unsubstantiated claims about funneling money to former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling.
PLP blasts Tribune story | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-09-02
Carlos Lehder is a convicted Colombian drug trafficker who claimed to have paid $150,000 a month to Everette Bannister for former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling.
‘I paid Pindling $150k per month’Bahamas· 2025-09-01
Carlos Lehder returned to the Posada Alemana after almost 40 years, a site once emblematic of his wealth.
la icónica fotografía que recreóColombia· 2025-05-19
Carlos Lehder, another former head of the Medellín cartel, had his situation reviewed by authorities upon returning to Colombia.
Clan del excapo Fabio Ochoa, a punto de perder isla en el Caribe en un pleito por $ 500 mil millonesColombia· 2025-04-17
Carlos Lehder is questioned about his motivations for recent statements, suggesting they are more about commercial strategy than genuine remorse.
Familia de Pablo Escobar expone secretos de la amistad con Carlos Lehder; lo "vendió"
Honduras· 2025-04-12
Carlos Lehder, a former leader and one of the founders of the Medellín Cartel, denied claims made by Jhon Jairo Velásquez, alias 'Popeye', regarding the cartel's involvement in the Palace of Justice siege.
Carlos Lehder desmintió versión de alias Popeye de que Cartel de Medellín financió la toma del Palacio de JusticiaColombia· 2025-04-08
Carlos Lehder, one of the founders of the Medellín cartel, testified against the Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega.
‘Yo testifiqué contra Noriega’: Carlos Lehder revela los pactos ocultos entre el cartel de Medellín y el dictador panameño
Panama· 2025-04-07
Carlos Lehder is an ex-narcotrafficker from the Medellín cartel who was recently released from prison.
Posada Alemana, la finca del excapo del cartel de Medellín Carlos Lehder que será parque temático: ¿la visitará?Colombia· 2025-04-03
Carlos Lehder is an ex-narcotrafficker from the Medellín cartel who was recently released from prison.
Posada Alemana, la finca del excapo del cartel de Medellín Carlos Lehder que será parque temático: ¿la visitará?Colombia· 2025-04-03
Carlos Lehder is a former narcotrafficker and founder of the Medellín Cartel who was recently released from prison in Colombia.
Juez ordenó liberar al exnarcotraficante Carlos Lehder: ‘Ya pagué todas mis deudas judiciales’Panama· 2025-04-02
Carlos Lehder is one of the top leaders of the Medellín cartel who was captured and extradited to the United States.
Rodrigo Lara ante liberación de LehdherColombia· 2025-03-31
Carlos Lehder was released after a court determined that his sentence had expired due to the passage of time.
Ordenan libertad del 'excapo' Carlos Lehder porque la condena en su contra prescribióColombia· 2025-03-31
Carlos Lehder, an ex-capo of the Medellín cartel, returned to Colombia after serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States.
El regreso de Carlos Lehder al paísColombia· 2025-03-31
Carlos Lehder is a former drug lord who allied with Pablo Escobar and was extradited to the U.S. for drug trafficking.
Carlos Lahder, el narco aliado de Pablo Escobar que regresó a Colombia después de 38 años y fue detenido
Uruguay· 2025-03-30
Carlos Lehder is a former drug lord of the Medellín cartel who has recently been captured.
Apoderada del excapo Carlos Lehder denuncia que no le han dejado ver a su clienteColombia· 2025-03-30
Carlos Lehder is mentioned in the context of Colombia, likely referring to his notorious past related to drug trafficking.
Los chats de WhatsApp que permitieron el rescate de migrantes víctimas de trata de personas en límites con EcuadorColombia· 2025-03-30
Carlos Lehder, a former associate of Pablo Escobar, was arrested in Colombia to face a pending case.
Carlos Lehder, el excapo junto a Pablo Escobar, preso para enfrentar un caso pendiente en Colombia
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-30Carlos Lehder, a former drug lord of the Medellín cartel, is still in Dijín.
Descenso pronunciado; las consecuencias de la dramática caída de natalidad en Colombia/ Análisis de Ricardo ÁvilaColombia· 2025-03-30
Carlos Lehder, a former drug lord, is mentioned in the context of ongoing issues in the region.
El laberinto sin salida del CatatumboColombia· 2025-03-30
Carlos Lehder, an old associate of the drug lord Pablo Escobar, was placed in preventive detention after returning to Colombia.
Excapo del cartel de Pablo Escobar queda en prisión preventiva tras volver a Colombia
Costa Rica· 2025-03-30Carlos Lehder is mentioned as being in the facilities of the Dijín.
El prontuario del 'rey' de las vacunas de la Comuna 13 de Medellín por el que asonaron al Ejército durante capturaColombia· 2025-03-29
Carlos Lehder was captured in Colombia after returning from 38 years abroad and faces legal proceedings for illegal possession of firearms.
juez legalizó la captura del excapo Carlos Lehder, quien quedará detenido provisionalmenteColombia· 2025-03-29
Carlos Lehder was the owner of the 'Posada Alemana' and a notable figure in the Medellín cartel during the 1980s.
Antes y después de la 'Posada alemana', en Quindío: la mansión de Carlos Lehder, del cartel de MedellínColombia· 2025-03-29
Carlos Lehder was arrested in a deserted KLM aircraft in Colombia.
Drugsbaron Carlos Lehder na verlaten KLM-toestel gearresteerd in Colombia | Buitenland
Netherlands· 2025-03-29