23.12.2025 11:20
In a drug operation targeting celebrities, the response of broadcaster Ela Rümeysa Cebeci to the question "Do you have any marijuana?" was, "Am I Escobar?" This has once again brought Escobar's life into the spotlight. Here are some unknown facts about Pablo Escobar...
After the arrest of the presenter Ela Rümeysa Cebeci on charges of drug trafficking, striking dialogues were included in the investigation file. According to the examinations, Sadettin Saran asked Cebeci, "Do you have any mysterious stuff?" and it was noted that Cebeci humorously replied, "Am I Escobar?" Following these remarks, the life of Pablo Escobar came to the forefront.
Pablo Escobar, who made a mark in the 1980s with the drug empire he established in Colombia, went down in history as one of the most powerful and feared crime figures in the world.
WHO IS PABLO ESCOBAR?
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria was born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia. Coming from a poor family, Escobar stepped into the world of crime at a young age. Over time, he amassed a great fortune through cocaine trafficking, becoming one of the most influential drug lords in Latin America.
HE FOUNDED THE MEDELLÍN CARTEL
In the 1970s, Escobar founded the Medellín Cartel, controlling a large portion of cocaine shipments from Colombia to the United States. By the mid-1980s, it was estimated that he managed about 80% of the global cocaine trade. With the income he generated, Escobar became one of the richest people in the world, owning billions of dollars.
HE ENGAGED IN VIOLENCE, ASSASSINATIONS, AND WAR WITH THE STATE
Pablo Escobar's rise brought with it a wave of violence. Politicians, prosecutors, judges, and journalists became targets. Airplane bombings, assassinations, and street clashes became a part of daily life in Colombia for a long time. Escobar's bloody struggle against the state led to the deaths of thousands of people.
HE ALSO VENTURED INTO POLITICS
Despite his criminal activities, Escobar entered politics for a time and was elected as an alternate member of the Colombian Parliament. Due to his aid to the poor, the housing he built, and sports facilities, he was seen as "the people's man" in some regions. However, this image could not overshadow the crimes he committed and the violence he caused.
HIS DEATH MARKED THE END OF AN ERA
After a prolonged operation, Pablo Escobar was killed on December 2, 1993, in a clash with security forces in Medellín. Although his death was considered the end of an era for Colombia, it did not completely eliminate the issues of drug trafficking and organized crime.
PABLO ESCOBAR HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SERIES AND MOVIES
Escobar's life has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and series over the years. Especially through television productions, he became a globally recognized figure. However, experts warn that these productions romanticize Escobar, overshadowing the true face of crime.