Fabio Ochoa Vásquez
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez is a former Colombian drug lord and a key figure in the Medellín Cartel, known for his close association with Pablo Escobar. Having been extradited to the United States, Ochoa served over two decades in prison before being deported back to Colombia in December 2022. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he returned to Colombia without any outstanding legal issues, thus regaining his freedom. He was mentioned in the context of Carlos Lehder's recent return to Colombia, highlighting the remnants of the Medellín Cartel's legacy in the country.
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Fabio Ochoa Vásquez is a former drug lord who was recently released from prison after serving 26 years for drug trafficking.
El clan Ochoa, el piloto 'Guillo' Ángel y la decisión que acaba de tomar la Fiscalía por presunto lavado de activos y enriquecimiento ilícito
Colombia· 2025-08-17
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, the former head of the Medellín cartel, was recently seen riding a champion horse in Antioquia.
Clan del excapo Fabio Ochoa, a punto de perder isla en el Caribe en un pleito por $ 500 mil millonesColombia· 2025-04-17
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez is another surviving member of the Medellín cartel who has not been linked to the investigations.
Rodrigo Lara ante liberación de LehdherColombia· 2025-03-31
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was extradited to the United States and later deported to Colombia after serving his sentence.
Carlos Lehder, el excapo junto a Pablo Escobar, preso para enfrentar un caso pendiente en Colombia
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-30
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was extradited to the United States and later deported to Colombia after serving a lengthy prison sentence.
Un excapo del cartel de Pablo Escobar regresa a Colombia | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-03-29Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was deported to Colombia after serving more than two decades in a U.S. prison.
Un famoso excapo del cartel de Pablo Escobar regresa a Colombia
Costa Rica· 2025-03-29