Pablo Escobar: Man vs Myth (Full Episode) | National Geographic

Summary by Krater

This documentary explores the life and crimes of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, contrasting the myth of the Robin Hood figure with the reality of terror and violence he inflicted on Colombia.

From the video

Answers: Who was Pablo Escobar and what was his impact on Colombia?

• Pablo Escobar's rise and fall
• Medellin Cartel
• Narco-terrorism in Colombia
• Assassination of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla
• Bombing of Avianca Flight 203
• Los Pepes

What it concludes

• Pablo Escobar built his empire on extreme violence, drug trafficking, and a sophisticated network of corruption and intimidation.
• Escobar's political ambitions and his assassination of Minister of Justice Rodrigo Lara Bonilla marked a major turning point that led to the Colombian government's all-out war against him.
• The bombing of Avianca Flight 203 in 1989 resulted in the deaths of 107 people, illustrating the devastating extent of Escobar's narco-terrorism.
• Escobar's escape from La Catedral prison led to nearly 5,000 deaths over 19 months due to his campaign of extermination against his opponents and authorities.
• The formation of Los Pepes and the combined efforts of the Colombian government, U.S. agencies, and rival cartels ultimately led to Escobar's downfall and death in December 1993.