Pablo Escobar begins building his drug cartel in Colombia, eventually becoming one of the most powerful drug lords in history.
The Medellín Cartel is officially formed, controlling a significant portion of cocaine trafficking into the United States and other countries.
The Colombian government forms an elite police unit known as the Search Bloc specifically tasked with capturing Pablo Escobar.
Pablo Escobar is elected as an alternate member of the Colombian Congress, giving him political immunity for a period of time.
Colombian government and the US strengthen extradition treaties to try and bring drug traffickers to justice in America.
Bombing of the football club Atlético Nacional's stadium by Escobar's cartel as retaliation against government efforts to capture him.
Pablo Escobar is killed by Colombian National Police after years of criminal activity and pursuit.
Following Escobar's death, the Medellín Cartel loses its influence and eventually collapses.
Pablo Escobar starts trafficking cocaine and building his drug cartel in Colombia.
Agent Javier Peña is assigned to Colombia to assist in the hunt for Pablo Escobar.
Pablo Escobar wins a seat in the Colombian Congress, giving him political power and influence.
Medellín Cartel initiates bombing campaigns and assassinations against rivals and government officials.
One of the founding members of Medellín Cartel dies, affecting cartel dynamics.
DEA launches Operation Leyenda to capture or kill Pablo Escobar after the assassination of a DEA agent.
After surrendering, Escobar escapes from his luxury prison, reigniting manhunt efforts.
