Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar is referenced as a historical figure in the context of Colombia's drug trade.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-08-10

Pablo Escobar introduced hippos illegally to Colombia in the 1980s, which are now considered an invasive species.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-08-06

Pablo Escobar was a narcotrafficker who introduced hippos to Colombia in the 1980s.

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·Ecuador· 2026-08-05

Pablo Escobar is mentioned by Elena Hermanovich as a figure she found intriguing for his 'bandit romanticism'.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-08-03

Pablo Escobar's associates bombed a supermarket owned by a rival cartel in Cali.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2026-08-02

Pablo Escobar was the leader of a gang from the most dangerous slum in Medellín and discovered cocaine, showing no respect for the lives of others.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-07-30

Alejandro Arias Monge was reportedly inspired by Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-07-25

Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug lord whose actions made Medellín one of the most violent cities in the world during the 1980s and 1990s.

El Comercio·Peru· 2026-07-21

Pablo Escobar is mentioned as a significant threat during the time of the Constitution's creation, instilling fear in the population.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-07-14

Pablo Escobar was the notorious leader of the Medellín cartel.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-07-05

Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug lord who ruled Medellín and was involved in the violent drug trade during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-06-23

The paramilitaries also protected trafficking routes and drug lords such as Pablo Escobar.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-20

Pablo Escobar was the leader of the Medellín cartel and is associated with immense wealth from cocaine trafficking.

Adevărul·Romania· 2026-06-01

Pablo Escobar was an infamous drug lord known for offering government officials the choice of taking a bribe or a murder contract.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-05-29

Pablo Escobar is a historical Colombian drug lord known for his strong religious devotion, particularly to the Santo Niño de Atocha.

El Universal·Mexico· 2026-03-04

Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug lord who reportedly claimed that Griselda Blanco was the only person he truly feared.

Adevărul·Romania· 2026-03-02

Pablo Escobar was the world's worst drug criminal who was killed in Medellín, Colombia 33 years ago.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2026-03-02

Pablo Escobar became one of the most notorious drug lords in the world during the time of the World Cup preparations.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-03-01

Pablo Escobar is referenced as a comparison to El Mencho, being one of the largest drug traffickers in the world.

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·Honduras· 2026-02-25

Pablo Escobar emerged in the 1980s as one of the world's most powerful cocaine traffickers.

Al Mada·Iraq· 2026-02-24

Years earlier in Colombia, Pablo Escobar had already shaped the model of the modern drug empire.

The Times of India·India· 2026-02-23

Pablo Escobar is known for his stories being brought into homes through Netflix, showcasing the allure of the drug lifestyle.

Der Standard·Austria· 2026-02-18

Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord whom José Luis Russo feared during his time in Colombia.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2026-02-11

Pablo Escobar is noted for globalizing the cocaine rush of the 1980s.

Politiken·Denmark· 2026-02-10

Pablo Escobar is referenced as a notorious figure in Colombia, mentioned in the context of insults directed at Nicolás Mejía.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-02-09

Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug lord who controlled Colombia during the time of Escobar's murder.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-02-07

Pablo Escobar was a powerful drug lord in Colombia during the 1980s, whose legacy still affects the perception of Medellín.

Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·Serbia· 2026-01-25

Pablo Escobar was invoked by Manzoor Nadir as an example of a notorious figure entering parliamentary life.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-01-24

Patel compared Wedding to notorious drug lords such as Pablo Escobar.

The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-01-24

Mr Patel described Wedding as the 'largest narco-trafficker in modern times', akin to notorious drug lords like Pablo Escobar.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-01-24