Pablo Escobar

what they needed to do to make it in their fields and at times that would include unlawful arrest or even participating in criminal behavior themselves. Police corruption and even political corruption has always been a part of America. In 1982 Pablo Escobar was permitted by elected officials to transport drugs through open waters to American shores protected by covers provided by the Panamanian leader (Timeline: America's war on drugs, 2007). At this time law makers could have addressed serious…

Thus, following a conversation at the backstage between Régis and a local dealer (the “Pablo Escobar” of Neuhof), we learn that the money that comes from drug-dealing is the way Régis chooses so as to earn an income without being subjected to the regulated work, thus retaining intellectual and physical independence. His only collaboration with the capitalist circuit will be with the bourgeoisie itself, i.e., the owners of the means of production (in the music industry, Universal Studios, in…

There is a popular show on Netflix called “Narcos” which follows the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar and how he built his cocaine empire within Colombia and the United States. Intentional or not, this show sensationalizes violence, drugs, and Colombian people as drug dealers. Unfortunately, the reality of what much of the world believes Colombia to be is brought to life through this show, while also overshadowing Colombian culture, customs, and other serious problems that call for international…