Carlos Lehder Rivas
Carlos Lehder Rivas was a notorious Colombian drug lord and a key member of the Medellín Cartel, known for his ruthless tactics and close association with Pablo Escobar. He gained infamy not only for his role in drug trafficking but also for the bizarre incidents surrounding his life, including the kidnapping of rock stars Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood in the late 1970s. Lehder's obsession with music led him to hold the musicians captive on his private island, Cayo Norman, where they were forced to perform, blurring the lines between luxury and captivity. His criminal activities eventually caught up with him, leading to his arrest and a lengthy prison sentence.
Born on Sep 07, 1940 (84 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 | 8 | 4.12 | 0.35% | +30% | 50,882,884 | 229,979 | $350,000 | 1,582$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,461 | $89,000 | 53$ |
| Totals | 9 | 61,730,794 | 236,440 | $439,000 | 1,635$ |
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is a former drug trafficker who returned to Colombia and commented on the assassination of Minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder shared new statements about his experiences within the Medellín Cartel and his relationship with its leader, Pablo Escobar.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is a former drug trafficker who was recently released from prison in Colombia.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, a former drug lord and founder of the Medellín cartel, was recently released from prison after serving 34 years for drug trafficking in the United States.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, the ex-founder of the Medellín cartel, was recently released from prison after a judge determined that his sentence had expired.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder, a former drug lord and founder of the Medellín cartel, was released from prison after serving 34 years for drug trafficking.
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Dominican Republic:
Carlos Lehder, a former drug lord of the Medellín Cartel, was captured in Colombia after 38 years.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder is a powerful former drug lord of the Medellín cartel who is currently detained in Colombia awaiting a judge's decision on his legal status.
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Colombia:
Carlos Lehder was one of the most ruthless figures in drug trafficking and a member of the Medellín cartel.
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