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Carlos Lehder: The Rise and Fall of a Smuggler King

Medellín Cartel : The Rise and Fall of a Narco Empire – The True Story

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Carlos Lehder: The Rise and Fall of a Smuggler King

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Narrated by: Calvin Sweers
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From a turbulent childhood to becoming one of the most powerful and flamboyant drug traffickers in history, this gripping biography explores the life of Carlos Lehder, co-founder of the infamous Medellín Cartel.

Follow his journey from early struggles and a violent upbringing to his transformation inside a U.

S. prison, where a fateful alliance with George Jung would launch him into the cocaine trade. As Lehder rises through the criminal underworld, he builds a vast empire—using Norman’s Cay as a secretive smuggling hub connecting Colombia, the Bahamas, and the United States.

This book dives deep into the strategies, ambitions, and ideology that fueled Lehder’s rapid ascent, his role alongside Pablo Escobar, and the creation of paramilitary forces that changed the face of organized crime in Colombia. But behind the wealth and power lies a twisted personality—obsessed with politics, revolution, and control.

Through betrayal, extradition, and eventual capture, Carlos Lehder: The Rise and Fall of a Smuggler King reveals the full story of a man who dreamed of building a narco-state and ended up in a prison cell. A fascinating portrait of crime, power, and downfall—perfect for true crime readers and history buffs alike.

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It's an excellent book with a fantastic story and fantastic narration. The Medellin cartel stories never stop fascinating me.

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