The Medellín Cartel, one of the most iconic and violent drug trafficking organizations in Colombia’s history, consolidated its control over the international cocaine trade during the 1980s and 1990s.

Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported.

Colombian authorities released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder on Monday after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old had expired.

Fabio Ochoa, a former member of Cartel of Medellin, speaks to the media upon his arrival at El Dorado airport, after being deported from the United States, in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, Dec. 23 ...

The use of teenagers as hired killers dates back to the assassinations of Rodrigo Lara in 1984 and Bernardo Jaramillo in 1990 ...

MIAMI (AP) — One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been released from a U.S. prison and is expected to be deported back home.

Colombian authorities released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder on Monday after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old had expired.

Legendary Medellin Cartel Drug Lord Released From US Prison After Serving 25 Years MIAMI (AP) — One of Colombia's legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been ...

Fabio Ochoa, a former member of Cartel of Medellin, speaks to the media upon his arrival at El Dorado airport, after being deported from the United States, in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, Dec. 23 ...

Media swarm Fabio Ochoa, center, a former member of Cartel of Medellin, upon his arrival at El Dorado airport, after being deported from the United States, in Bogota, Colombia, Dec. 23, 2024.