What did the CIA do in Colombia?

The Central Intelligence Agency focuses on fighting two major conflicts, the cultivation and trafficking of cocaine and the local extremist groups in Colombia. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is one of the main extremist groups in Colombia.

Who snitched on Pablo Escobar?

Dandeny Muñoz Mosquera Dandeny Muñoz Mosquera (born August 27, 1966), also known as "La Quica" (Colombian slang for "the fat girl", a childhood nickname), is a Colombian former hitman for the Medellín Cartel, a drug trafficking group. He was described as at one point being the "chief assassin" for the Cartel's leader Pablo Escobar.

Who is the CIA guy in narcos?

Bill Stechner Bill Stechner, formerly known as Mr. Green, was an American CIA operative who supplied weapons to various rebel groups around the world, particularly in Latin America. He was appointed as the CIA Station Chief in Colombia in 1992. He is based on the C.I.A corrupt agent Felix Ismael Rodriguez.

Was Barry Seal in the CIA?

The extent of Barry Seal's involvement with the CIA in the 1980s has provided fuel for speculation and conspiracy theories. As author Del Hahn states in his book about Barry Seal's life, Smuggler's End: The Life and Death of Barry Seal, there is no evidence to support claims that Barry Seal worked for the CIA.

Who shot Pablo Escobar?

Ex-SAS operative McAleese was recruited by a rival Colombian cartel to take out Escobar. A new documentary, "Killing Escobar", tells the story of the ultimately unsuccessful mission – and the man behind it.

What does Juan Escobar do?

Juan is now an architect and author, having published a book about life with his dad titled: “Pablo Escobar: My Father.” Escobar by Escobar is being aired Sky Documentaries and NOW TV.

Who is the current drug lord in Colombia?

Colombia has announced that the country's most wanted drug trafficker will be extradited to the US after he was captured in a raid. Dairo Antonio Úsuga, known as Otoniel, was seized after a joint army, air force and police operation on Saturday.