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May 2020
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Pablo Escobar Part 5: The Final Battle

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The DEA agents finally discover Escobar’s whereabouts. Pablo’s empire comes crashing down. Shot dead on a Medellin rooftop, the most powerful cocaine smuggler of all time meets a grisly end. The agents reflect on their journey, and where the death of their number one target leaves the war on drugs. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to ... Show More
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