Historical Events tagged with "Medellín"
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Crime & Law
Pablo Escobar Killed in Medellín
December 2nd, 1993 31 years ago
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord, was shot and killed by Colombian National Police in Medellín at the age of 44. This occurred during a raid on a Medellín neighborhood where he was located. Escobar had evaded authorities for over a year, following his escape from prison. His death marked a significant turning point in Colombia's struggle against drug cartels and organized crime.
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