Pablo Escobar’s life – Pablo Escobar was a feared and infamous Colombian Drug Lord who was often referred to as the King of Cocaine. He was a founding member of the powerful Medellin Cartel and worked with Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha, Carlos Lehder, George Jung and the Ochoa Brothers.
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Pablo rose to become one of the most powerful and notorious drug kingpins in the world. He was responsible for large quantities of drugs that entered Spain, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and the United States. At the peak of his power he supplied 80% of the cocaine that went to the US. In the process, he became a billionaire with an estimated net worth of around $25 to $30 billion. At the time it made him one of the wealthiest people in the world and the richest criminal.
He was also known for his ruthless and murderous ways. He was involved in several bombings and massacres. He was also involved in the deaths of politicians, judges and police officers. He was known for his policy in regards to law enforcement and government officials that was “plata o plomo”, which translates to “money or bullets.” This basically meant that he would either offer bribes or death if you didn’t do things his way. Despite his sometimes-evil ways, he was beloved by the people of Medellin. He was responsible for the construction of churches, schools and hospitals. Of course, the Colombian and American governments didn’t feel the same way as the people of Colombia.
Narcos is a Netflix web television series that’s created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard and Doug Miro. The series chronicles Pablo’s rise and fall as the drug lord of Medellin. The first season arrived to Netflix on August 28, 2015, with the second season arriving September 2, 2016. Wagner Moura stars as Pablo Escobar and the cast includes Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Paulina Gaitan and Raul Mendez. The series has received high praise and is critically acclaimed. However, Pablo’s son, Sebastian Marroquin and some online fans have pointed out several inaccuracies in the series concerning Pablo’s life. Although some feel that Pablo’s son might have a bit of a bias. Regardless, there were some errors he felt needed pointing out. Here is a look at 13 facts Narcos got wrong about Pablo Escobar’s life.
13. Colombian Accent
Pablo Escobar was a very proud Colombian. Some considered him to be like Robin Hood in the sense that he would give to the poor although many dispute that he was anything like Robin Hood. Most fans of the series may not have noticed this error but many in Colombia noticed it right away, and in some cases, can’t get over it. The cast contains several non-Colombian actors.
For example, Paulina Gaitan is Mexican and Luis Guzman is Puerto Rican. According to those in Colombia, the accents are not accurate and are infuriating for many. The actor playing Pablo received most of the criticism in this regard. Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, plays Pablo in Narcos.
He’s received praise from many for his role and even was nominated for a Golden Globe. However, according to several Colombians, his Brazilian accent is very prominent and obvious when he speaks Spanish. It was reported that prior to filming the series, Wagner stayed in Medellin for a while in an attempt to properly learn the accent. Despite the criticism, he’s been praised for his performance.
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