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Medellin Cartel's Effects On World Politics

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During the continuous growth of the Medellin Cartel, there were many effects on worldwide politics, and they severely affected the nation of Columbia as a whole. Narcoterrorism is a term that perfectly sums up the Medellin Cartel’s effects on the people and government of Columbia. High profile assassinations and kidnappings causing fear for Columbia’s politicians. Acts of terror committed toward certain characters, harming innocent bystanders in the process were carried out numerous times. Escobar 's ruthless policy towards judges, police and political officials was one he called "Silver or Lead." Offering generous bribes to officials for immunity. The alternative being shot, represented by the lead. Murdering countless officials during the
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