The speaker discusses two of his books, "Before Tradition and Death" and "Diet, Pablo Escobar." He mentions that these books are not readily available in physical form in some countries, including Venezuela and Argentina, but he is working to make them accessible through electronic platforms and personal shipments.
The speaker also delves into the life of Jhon Jairo Arias, a key figure in the Medellín cartel who was known by the alias "Pinina Fina." He describes Arias as a close associate of Pablo Escobar and a man who rose through the ranks of the cartel, becoming a respected figure. However, Arias was executed by the Medellín cartel in 1990.
The speaker refutes urban myths about Diego Maradona being in the Cathedral jail and Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria consuming cocaine in his retinas. He clarifies that these are false narratives and provides a detailed explanation of how cocaine was smuggled from Colombia to the United States at the time.
In conclusion, the speaker expresses his admiration for Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria, despite acknowledging his criminal activities. He reiterates his commitment to making his books available to his audience.
1. The speaker has two books, the first published in 2006 and the second focused on diet and Pablo Escobar.
2. The physical books are difficult to reach in certain countries, including Venezuela and Argentina.
3. The speaker is considering sending autographed copies of the books to interested individuals via electronic platforms.
4. The speaker is collaborating with a shipping company to handle the logistics of sending the books.
5. The books are heavy and the cost of shipping is high due to the expense of the Colombian dollar.
6. The speaker is discussing a character from the Medellín cartel, Jhon Jairo Arias, also known as Pinina Fina.
7. Arias was a close friend of the speaker's and guided them through the Medellín cartel.
8. Arias was a short man, 164 tall, and had polished features from a television series that came to Argentina.
9. Arias was a young, exaggeratedly shrewd intelligence who came from a humble background in the poor Leuven neighborhood of Medellín.
10. Arias became a significant figure among the Medellín cartel and the mafia, directing all terrorist attacks.
11. Arias was involved in almost the entire Medellín cartel until his execution in 1990.
12. The speaker was imprisoned in the Cómbita Boyacá prison when Arias was executed.
13. The speaker was almost killed when they left Arias's apartment, and Arias was also executed.
14. The speaker discusses the role of Pablo Escobar Gaviria in the Medellín cartel, including his involvement in the murder of trusted men, Don Germán and Maradona.
15. The speaker recalls the pain of Arias's death and the dynamics of war within the cartel.
16. The speaker debunks the urban myth that Diego Armando Maradona was in the cathedral jail.
17. The speaker refutes another urban myth that Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria consumed cocaine in the retina.
18. The speaker clarifies that the planes carrying cocaine from Colombia to the United States did not fly from parties in Colombia, but from the same airport in La Guerrera.
19. The speaker states that they have received criticism in the media for speaking well of Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria.
20. The speaker concludes by stating that despite the negative aspects of Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria's life, he was their friend and they bless him.