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.
Born on Sep 07, 1947 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 36,345 | $350,000 | 250$ |
| Totals | 1 | 50,882,884 | 36,345 | $350,000 | 250$ |
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder returned to the Posada Alemana after almost 40 years, a site once emblematic of his wealth.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, another former head of the Medellín cartel, had his situation reviewed by authorities upon returning to Colombia.
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Honduras:
Carlos Lehder is questioned about his motivations for recent statements, suggesting they are more about commercial strategy than genuine remorse.
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Colombia:
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.
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Panama:
Carlos Lehder, one of the founders of the Medellín cartel, testified against the Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is an ex-narcotrafficker from the Medellín cartel who was recently released from prison.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is an ex-narcotrafficker from the Medellín cartel who was recently released from prison.
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Panama:
Carlos Lehder is a former narcotrafficker and founder of the Medellín Cartel who was recently released from prison in Colombia.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is one of the top leaders of the Medellín cartel who was captured and extradited to the United States.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder was released after a court determined that his sentence had expired due to the passage of time.
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