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Unfortunately, years of stress, imprisonment, and a lavish lifestyle took a toll on his health, and he passed away on July 20, 2000, exactly 12 years after his arrest.
Legacy of a King
Though Roberto Suarez Gomez's death barely made the headlines, his impact on the cocaine trade was undeniable. His operations, connections, and innovations set a precedent followed by future drug cartels. In the lore of “Scarface,” Alejandro Sosa lives as a fictional representation of the world Suarez exemplified—a formidable figure shaped by ambition, power, and the ruthless nature of the drug trade.