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As Jung rode the wave of cocaine's popularity, tensions grew between him and Lehder, whose erratic behavior and increasing paranoia fueled their eventual fallout. Recognizing that Lehder had become a liability with plans that veered dangerously towards madness, Jung successfully detached himself from their partnership, aligning instead with Pablo Escobar directly.
Jung's relationship with Escobar was fraught with peril, especially after witnessing gruesome displays of power from the notorious drug lord. He understood the stakes of the cocaine business—no longer could they rely on simple handshakes of trust—this world was defined by a constant fear of violence.