For years, the Medellín Cartel was the most powerful and influential drug cartel in the world. Led by Pablo Escobar, the drug trafficking organization produced and supplied most of the world's cocaine. As InSight Crime estimates, the Medellin Cartel earned around $420 million in revenue per week during its peak era in the mid-1980s.
Although he was the face of the cartel, Escobar did not work alone. His main partner in the business was his cousin Gustavo Gaviria, who handled shipping and logistics. Other important members included Roberto Escobar, Pablo's brother, and the Ochoa Vásquez siblings: Jorge Luis, Juan David and Fabio.
