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Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Rehome Escobar's Hippos
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Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Rehome Escobar's Hippos

The son of an Indian billionaire has offered to house 80 of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' at his private zoo, saving them from a potential cull in Colombia. This initiative aims to provide a new home for the rapidly multiplying animals.

Colombia Approves Cull of Pablo Escobar's Wild Hippos
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Colombia Approves Cull of Pablo Escobar's Wild Hippos

Colombia has announced plans to cull a large number of wild hippos, descendants of those originally brought into the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The measure aims to control the invasive species, which is threatening local ecosystems, despite some public outcry.

Mexican Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'
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Mexican Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'

The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a military operation.

Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Save Escobar's Hippos
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Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Save Escobar's Hippos

Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' from Colombia to his wildlife sanctuary in India. This offer aims to provide a humane alternative to the planned culling of the invasive species.

Colombia Begins Culling Pablo Escobar's Invasive Hippo Herd
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Colombia Begins Culling Pablo Escobar's Invasive Hippo Herd

The Colombian government has initiated a plan to cull or euthanize the invasive hippo population descended from those illegally imported by drug lord Pablo Escobar. This measure aims to control the growing herd, which poses an ecological threat.

Review of Pablo Escobar Drama "Dear Killer Nannies"
CultureThe Guardian28d ago

Review of Pablo Escobar Drama "Dear Killer Nannies"

A new review praises "Dear Killer Nannies," a Pablo Escobar drama, for offering a surprisingly gut-punching and traumatic coming-of-age story from the perspective of his son, rather than just a retelling of the drug lord's life.

From Sinaloa to El Mencho’s CJNG: Which are Mexico’s most powerful cartels
PoliticsTimes of India2mo ago

From Sinaloa to El Mencho’s CJNG: Which are Mexico’s most powerful cartels

Mexico's drug war rages as powerful cartels, inspired by Pablo Escobar's model, battle for dominance. The Sinaloa Cartel and the aggressive Jalisco New Generation Cartel lead the charge, controlling vast territories and fueling violence. Older groups like the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas have weakened, leaving a landscape of shifting alliances and brutal power struggles.

Colombia Approves Plan to Cull Escobar's Hippos
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Colombia Approves Plan to Cull Escobar's Hippos

Colombian authorities have approved a plan to cull approximately 80 wild hippos, descendants of those originally owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, citing concerns over their impact on the local ecosystem.