By 1981, the Medellin cartel had rose to power, manufacturing, transporting, and delivering cocaine into the American market. Escobar drew in support by handing out cash to the poor, providing low income housing to those living in the slums, and buying sports teams and constructing stadiums. He was elected into the Colombian congress in March of 1982. Violence still persisted throughout Colombia, but society began to accept drug trafficking as a norm. They viewed these cartel leaders as legitimate.
By the mid 1980's, two main cartels existed within Colombia: The Medellin and the Cali cartel. Pablo Escobar, wanting stronger control over the cocaine trafficking industry, began widespread violence. They eventually turned their violence towards judicial leaders who locked up members of the Medellin cartel, which created a scare within the government. This widespread fear led to the downfall of institutions within Colombia and ultimately the rise of acceptance of drug trafficking within Colombia
Cartel member are able to adapt to changing circumstances and adapt to almost anything. They are able to smuggle cocaine in cars, ships, refrigerators, TV’s, and airplanes.
Through the legitimization of the the drug industry, more people began to work within it. The drug industry actually created social mobilization and a rise in the middle class. Without Colombians viewing the drug industry as a legitimate business, many cartels would fail. Once the violence created by the cartels grew more than communities could handle, they began to lose the acceptance.
By the mid 1980's, two main cartels existed within Colombia: The Medellin and the Cali cartel. Pablo Escobar, wanting stronger control over the cocaine trafficking industry, began widespread violence. They eventually turned their violence towards judicial leaders who locked up members of the Medellin cartel, which created a scare within the government. This widespread fear led to the downfall of institutions within Colombia and ultimately the rise of acceptance of drug trafficking within Colombia
Cartel member are able to adapt to changing circumstances and adapt to almost anything. They are able to smuggle cocaine in cars, ships, refrigerators, TV’s, and airplanes.
Through the legitimization of the the drug industry, more people began to work within it. The drug industry actually created social mobilization and a rise in the middle class. Without Colombians viewing the drug industry as a legitimate business, many cartels would fail. Once the violence created by the cartels grew more than communities could handle, they began to lose the acceptance.