Organized Crime: Carlos Lehder (8/19/24)

Carlos Lehder is a notorious Colombian drug trafficker and co-founder of the Medellín Cartel, one of the most powerful and violent drug cartels in history. Born in 1949, Lehder rose from a petty criminal to a key figure in the global cocaine trade during the late 1970s and 1980s. He revolutionized drug trafficking by establishing Norman's Cay, a private island in the Bahamas, as a crucial hub for smuggling vast quantities of cocaine from Colombia into the United States.

Lehder was known not only for his logistical genius but also for his extreme political views. He was a fervent anti-American and an admirer of Nazi ideology, which he openly embraced. His flamboyant lifestyle and outspoken defiance made him a target for U.S. authorities, leading to his capture in 1987. He was extradited to the United States, where he was sentenced to life in prison but later cooperated with authorities, leading to a reduced sentence. In 2020, after more than 30 years in prison, he was released and deported to Germany.

Lehder's legacy is marked by his significant role in the expansion of the cocaine trade and the violence and corruption associated with it. His story is a complex blend of ambition, ideology, and crime, making him one of the most infamous figures in the history of drug trafficking.


(commercial at 10:18)

to contact me:

bobbycapucci@protonmail.com