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By the late 1970s, Suarez had secured his position as the largest cocaine supplier based in Bolivia, responsible for supplying up to 70% of the world's cocaine. Living lavishly, he hosted extravagant parties, wielding immense political influence and financial resources that transcended those of many nations. Known as "the king of cocaine," he dubbed his empire "la corpor," viewing himself as a shrewd businessman rather than a mere drug trafficker.