Pablo Escobar Hero
It would be pretty hard to imagine that a man who was considered an enemy to multiple national governments, still found himself considered a humanitarian and even a saint by some. A man responsible for orchestrating the deaths of many people who opposed him, including members of the Colombian police force and notable foreign politicians. Such is the case of Pablo Escobar.
At the height of his powers, Pablo Escobar was considered one of the richest men in the world and finding himself being the wealthiest criminal in history. He was responsible for the growth of the cocaine trade most notably United States amongst other countries. His influence was spread all throughout Colombia even to the point that he was able to use intimidation to bribe …show more content…
He was very good with people and gave back financially to the poor of Medellin allowing them to have resources they wouldn’t have received otherwise. “A lifelong sports fan, he was credited with building football fields and multi-sport courts, as well as sponsoring children’s football teams (Escobar 1).” When it came to his people he was considered a philanthropist. “Escobar was also responsible for the construction of many hospitals, schools, and churches in western Colombia, which gained him popularity inside the local Roman Catholic Church (Bowden 1). The love people had for him would hinder the ability for law enforcement to track his actions. The poor of Medellin would withhold information from police or even serve as lookouts. They did everything possible to protect him. What would you do if you had to count on a criminal for resources the state can’t or wouldn’t give you?
In today’s world it isn’t unheard of poor people in underdeveloped countries to depend on criminals who make large profits off of engaging in illicit activity. The same cartels involved in horrible acts of violence and the distribution of vices throughout the whole country have convinced the very people they are affecting to turn their heads. In Mexico, many cartels contribute to the people the same way Pablo Escobar did. They build hospitals and provide help knowing there is no other place the people can turn to. Who are we to tell them they shouldn’t do
At the height of his powers, Pablo Escobar was considered one of the richest men in the world and finding himself being the wealthiest criminal in history. He was responsible for the growth of the cocaine trade most notably United States amongst other countries. His influence was spread all throughout Colombia even to the point that he was able to use intimidation to bribe …show more content…
He was very good with people and gave back financially to the poor of Medellin allowing them to have resources they wouldn’t have received otherwise. “A lifelong sports fan, he was credited with building football fields and multi-sport courts, as well as sponsoring children’s football teams (Escobar 1).” When it came to his people he was considered a philanthropist. “Escobar was also responsible for the construction of many hospitals, schools, and churches in western Colombia, which gained him popularity inside the local Roman Catholic Church (Bowden 1). The love people had for him would hinder the ability for law enforcement to track his actions. The poor of Medellin would withhold information from police or even serve as lookouts. They did everything possible to protect him. What would you do if you had to count on a criminal for resources the state can’t or wouldn’t give you?
In today’s world it isn’t unheard of poor people in underdeveloped countries to depend on criminals who make large profits off of engaging in illicit activity. The same cartels involved in horrible acts of violence and the distribution of vices throughout the whole country have convinced the very people they are affecting to turn their heads. In Mexico, many cartels contribute to the people the same way Pablo Escobar did. They build hospitals and provide help knowing there is no other place the people can turn to. Who are we to tell them they shouldn’t do