On its heyday, the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar was characterized by its use of money and power to stock private zoos and residences with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, hippos and venomous snakes.
A few decades later, Mexican cartels have seemingly picked up the same habit. And that is why, as the Mexican government led by President Claudia Sheinbaum's conducts its strategy to combat drug cartels, authorities have been finding an increased number of exotic animals being held captive.
