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In contrast, Escobar was born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia, surrounded by a family that, while middle-class, did not encounter the same struggles as El Chapo. His early exposure to narcotics piqued his interest in the drug trade, leading to a lucrative career in cocaine trafficking. Escobar’s entry into the drug business came at a time when Americans were increasingly favoring cocaine, a demand he was keen to satiate.