War Stories

The Dark History of the Drug War (8x3)

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The drug war is a global conflict that began over 50 years ago. In Mexico and Colombia, several drug traffickers joined forces to create the first drug cartels: true multinational crime corporations. In 1971, the United States declared war on drug traffickers and created the DEA, a police force tasked with leading the charge. But in Mexico, Felix Gallardo, the godfather, has corrupted the entire state. As for Pablo Escobar, leader of the Medellín Cartel in Colombia, he is setting his country ablaze. Discover the bloody, complex, and fascinating story of the war on drugs.