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As Escobar became increasingly erratic, the Kali cartel viewed him as a dangerous liability. Escobar’s aggressive tactics—such as declaring all-out war on the Cali cartel following a personal affront—sparked a bloody conflict that would devastate Colombia. The Kali cartel, with its vast resources, moved to escalate the stakes. Despite their original attempts to navigate their rivalry diplomatically, the cartel turned to violence in response to Escobar's constant provocations.