Pablo Escobar: 32 years later, a story that Colombia must not forget

32 years have passed since Pablo Escobar, the most dangerous and powerful drug trafficker of his time, fell from a rooftop in Medellín. His death marked the end of a bloody chapter, but it did not erase the devastating effects of his criminal empire. Escobar created an unprecedented network of violence and corruption, turning the country into a scene of urban warfare where fear became part of everyday life.

Throughout his criminal reign, Escobar sowed terror with assassinations, kidnappings, assaults, and narcoterrorist campaigns that claimed thousands of innocent lives. His personality, characterized by a mix of charisma, excessive ambition, and extreme cruelty, made him a figure capable of manipulating and dominating both allies and enemies.

Its power extended beyond drug trafficking and infiltrated the politics, economy, and social fabric of Colombia. Remembering its history is not an illness, but a historical responsibility. The wounds it left remain in many families and communities, and its criminal legacy remains a warning of the effects of drug trafficking and organized violence. Telling this story again and again is essential to honor the victims, strengthen collective memory, and reaffirm the commitment that such a painful period will not happen again.