Carlos Lehder: The Rise and Fall of a Smuggler King - (Hardback or Cased Book)

From a turbulent childhood to becoming one of the most powerful and flamboyant drug traffickers in history, this gripping biography explores the life of Carlos Lehder, co-founder of the infamous Medellín Cartel.Follow his journey from early struggles and a violent upbringing to his transformation inside a U.S. prison, where a fateful alliance with George Jung would launch him into the cocaine trade. As Lehder rises through the criminal underworld, he builds a vast empire-using Norman's Cay as a secretive smuggling hub connecting Colombia, the Bahamas, and the United States.This book dives deep into the strategies, ambitions, and ideology that fueled Lehder's rapid ascent, his role alongside Pablo Escobar, and the creation of paramilitary forces that changed the face of organized crime in Colombia. But behind the wealth and power lies a twisted personality-obsessed with politics, revolution, and control.Through betrayal, extradition, and eventual capture, Carlos Lehder: The Rise and Fall of a Smuggler King reveals the full story of a man who dreamed of building a narco-state and ended up in a prison cell. A fascinating portrait of crime, power, and downfall-perfect for true crime readers and history buffs alike.GRAB A COPY TODAY!

• | Author: Mafia Library
• | Publisher: Mafia Library
• | Publication Date: May 18, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00144 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1917077378
• | ISBN-13: 9781917077378