Escobar's leadership style was characterized by his charm, intelligence, and ruthlessness. He was known for his extravagant lifestyle, which included lavish parties, expensive jewelry, and high-end real estate. He was also known for his brutal tactics, which included bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations.

By the mid-1980s, Escobar was at the height of his power. He was estimated to be earning $2 billion per year, and his cartel was responsible for supplying much of the cocaine consumed in the United States. He was also becoming increasingly brazen, with a series of high-profile attacks on government officials and law enforcement agencies.

In 1991, Escobar surrendered to Colombian authorities and was imprisoned in the La Catedral prison, a maximum-security facility that was built specifically for him. However, Escobar's imprisonment was short-lived, as he escaped in 1992 and began to rebuild his cartel.

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