Organized crime

‘Puntilla’

Oscar Mauricio Pachon, a.k.a. “Puntilla,” was allegedly one of Colombia’s most elusive drug kingpins, the alleged leader of “Los Puntilleros” and patron of many politicians and state officials. Puntilla was born in…

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‘Don Berna’

Diego Fernando Murillo, a.k.a. “Don Berna,” is probably the most important figure in the history of crime in Medellin after Pablo Escobar, his former boss.

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‘El Comandante Gringo’

“El Comandante Gringo” has taken charge of FARC dissident group “Frente Oliver Sinisterra” (FOS) after the death of founding commander “Guacho,” Colombia’s media reported based on police sources. The real…

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Paisas

The “Paisas” is a near-defunct drug trafficking group formed by extradited Medellin crime lord “Don Berna” and his paramilitary ally “Cuco Vanoy” from the ranks of the demobilized AUC paramilitary…

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‘Guacho’

FARC dissident leader “Guacho” has become a public enemy in both his home country Ecuador and Colombia after being accused of extreme violence in both countries.

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Oficina de Envigado

The Oficina de Envigado is one of Colombia’s most important drug trafficking organizations. The Medellin crime syndicate was formed as Pablo Escobar’s enforcer army.

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Meta Bloc (Bloque Meta)

“Bloque Meta” (Meta Bloc) is a paramilitary group from estern Colombia that is considered part of drug trafficking organization “Los Puntilleros.” The group was formed around the 2011 demobilization of ERPAC,…

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Luis Enrique Calle

Luis Enrique Call was one of the leaders of drug gang “Los Rastrojos” and Colombia’s most wanted drug lord, before he surrendered to US authorities in October 2012. The captured…

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