8. The ouroboros
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Pablo Escobar is dead. And while the official story is that the capo died after being cornered and shot by police, Escobar’s relatives don’t believe that is the case. Meanwhile, the death of Escobar has turned Medellín into a tourist destination for those interested in the city’s drug trafficking history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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