The Bullet or the Bribe

The Cali cartel's operations for over two decades devastated U.S. neighborhoods with cocaine, generating immense profits while undermining Colombian society. Their sophisticated methods, including bribery and legitimate businesses, made combating their drug trade challenging. As they controlled over 70% of the global cocaine supply, the cartel became a significant threat to stability in Colombia. It required an extensive global effort, led by U.S. law enforcement, to dismantle this powerful criminal organization.