In Colombia, many young women aspire to become "narco beauties," seeking a life of luxury by dating or marrying powerful drug traffickers. These women often undergo cosmetic surgery to meet the traffickers' beauty standards, which emphasize large breasts, a small waist, and curvy buttocks. The documentary highlights the stories of several women, including Lina and Paola, two students who want to seduce rich men, and Aurora Repo, a former Miss Cali who became disillusioned with her life as the girlfriend of a cartel leader. The film also explores the dark side of the narco culture, including violence, exploitation, and the objectification of women. Ultimately, it suggests that the allure of narco wealth and power can be a trap, leading to suffering and even death for many young women.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In Colombia, 15% of the population lives on less than €2 a day.
2. Some young Colombians are willing to do anything to become "narco beauties".
3. In beauty contests, narcos pay the judges to ensure their preferred girl wins.
4. Cosmetic surgery is popular among young women in Colombia, with many opting for breast and buttock implants.
5. Lorena, a 24-year-old model, has had three plastic surgeries (breasts, buttocks, and nose) to improve her appearance.
6. Many young girls in Colombia ask for plastic surgery from the age of 15 to improve their appearance.
7. The expression "without breasts, no paradise" is a common saying in Colombia.
8. A Colombian telenovela with the same title promotes a reductive vision of women.
9. In Colombia, men with power are either politicians or drug traffickers.
10. Drug traffickers are known to pay for the company of beautiful women, and some women seek them out for financial gain.
11. Aurora Repo, a former Miss Cali, was in a relationship with Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, the leader of the Cali Cartel.
12. Gilberto was arrested in 1995 and sentenced to 30 years in prison, and Aurora spent three years in prison accused of being his accomplice.
13. Aurora now works to prevent young women from being exploited by traffickers.
14. She visits schools in poor neighborhoods to talk to young women about their self-worth and the dangers of trafficking.
15. Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela was seen as a benefactor in his neighborhood due to his charitable donations and funding of local football clubs.
16. Colombia is still the world's largest producer of cocaine.