‘A ghost to law enforcement’: Cocaine queen Griselda Blanco’s evasive reign of terror left a deadly legacy

Colombian Cocaine Queen Griselda Blanco: A Reign of Terror

Colombian cocaine queen Griselda Blanco transformed the drug scene of the 1970s and 1980s until her reign of terror came to an end with an ironic death in 2012. The unlikely criminal had not only an excessively violent streak, but a clandestine side that made her a force to be reckoned with.

Introduction

“She came from Colombia… and she started bringing women up from Colombia, and she started putting cocaine in their undergarments,” Fox News’ Judge Jeanine Pirro, host of the “The Cocaine Godmother: Griselda Blanco” on Fox Nation, said Tuesday.

Methods and Impact

Sitting down with “America’s Newsroom” hosts Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino, Pirro discussed the riveting story of the drug powerhouse, delving into the methods behind her madness.

• Blanco had a little factory creating undergarments that the women she brought from Colombia could put cocaine in. She single-handedly improved the economy in Miami.
• Blanco employed illegal immigrants known as the Marielitos, who were refugees from Cuba, as her soldiers.
• She was a ghost to law enforcement and disappeared without a trace, making it difficult for them to find her.
• Blanco was a sociopath who would kill at the drop of a hat for any reason.

Blanco’s Cocaine Empire

Blanco became the cocaine queen as she shipped thousands of pounds of the substance into the U.S. every month. She was also suspected to have led an organization behind over 200 murders. She even invented the motorcycle drive-by killing – a method which would ironically claim her own life years later.

The Capture of Griselda Blanco

After tracing Blanco to Irvine, California, in February 1985, DEA Agent Robert Palombo, the man ultimately responsible for her capture, entered her location and found her sitting on a bed. He greeted her with, “Griselda, we finally meet.”

The Fox Nation Documentary

The Fox Nation documentary tells the story of Blanco’s life and includes perspectives from law enforcement officials who worked tirelessly to capture her. It is now available for streaming.

Conclusion

To learn more about the riveting, crime-riddled life of the late “Cocaine Godmother,” sign up for Fox Nation and begin streaming today.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The story of Griselda Blanco highlights the challenges law enforcement faced in capturing a powerful criminal and the importance of strong institutions in maintaining peace and justice.
2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Griselda Blanco’s illegal activities had a significant impact on the economy, both positively through job creation and negatively through drug trafficking.
3. SDG 5: Gender Equality – Blanco’s exploitation of women from Colombia raises issues of gender inequality and the need for equal opportunities and protection for all individuals.

References

• KILLING FOR COCAINE: INSIDE EVASIVE DRUG QUEEN GRISELDA BLANCO’S REIGN OF TERROR THAT CAME TO AN IRONIC END
• SOFIA VERGARA’S ‘GRISLEDA’: SON OF REAL ‘COCAINE GODMOTHER’ CALLS NEW SERIES ‘DISRESPECTFUL’
• COCAINE GODMOTHER’S SON CLAIMS ‘CARTEL CREW’ DOESN’T GLORIFY CRIMINAL LIFESTYLE: ‘WE’RE TRYING TO MOVE ON WITH OUR LIVES’

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 16.1: Reduce violence and related death rates
• SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls
• SDG 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking
• SDG 10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Number of violent deaths related to drug trafficking
• Number of women and girls affected by violence related to drug trafficking
• Number of cases of forced labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking in drug trafficking networks
• Number of migrants involved in drug trafficking activities

4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Note: The indicators provided are examples and may not be explicitly mentioned in the article. They are derived from the issues discussed and the targets identified.

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