A Sitdown With Pablo Escobar's #1 Cocaine Smuggler: Miami Drug Lord Reveals Medellin Cartel Secrets

Описание: Step inside the world of Miami’s most notorious drug trafficker—Pablo Escobar’s #1 cocaine smuggler. In this exclusive sit-down, former cartel insider TJ Dominguez reveals how he built a vertically integrated empire, negotiated directly with Escobar, and moved thousands of kilos from Colombia to the streets of Miami.

From high-speed boat chases under helicopter gunfire to buying off Bahamian officials, he breaks down the smuggling routes, the ruthless cartel rules, and the business mindset that made him millions. He also explains why meetings with Escobar were sometimes more honest than U.S. boardrooms, and how drug money touched politicians, businessmen, and even U.S. politics.

Topics covered in this interview:
-Negotiating face-to-face with Pablo Escobar
-The brutal rules of the Medellin Cartel
-Smuggling tactics by air and sea
-Escaping a military helicopter shootout
-Running legit businesses as cartel cover
-How cocaine profits reached U.S. politics

If you’re fascinated by the untold stories of the Medellin Cartel, Miami drug wars, and the high-risk world of international smuggling, this episode is a must-watch.

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00:00 Introduction: Coke, Power & Scarface
01:52 TJ's Early Life & Cuban Roots
02:46 The Rise: Vertical Integration & Miami Empire
04:27 Negotiating with Pablo Escobar
06:55 Street Logic & Business in the Drug World
10:07 Moving Product: Parties, Power, and Violence
13:32 Cocaine Deals, Risks, and Market Manipulation
17:27 Warehousing, Distribution & Dealing with Buyers
20:23 This Episode Is Sponsored By Harry's!
23:55 Bahamas Operations & Boat Runs
29:25 The Logistics of Smuggling
35:00 Crew, Organization & Air vs. Marine Operations
42:18 Flying the Product: Pilots, Payoffs & Air Routes
45:36 This Episode Is Sponsored By Mando & Ava!
49:54 Hiring Pilots & Keeping it Professional
01:01:26 Money Laundering: Swiss Banks & Diamonds
01:16:46 Family, Legit Businesses & Living Clean
01:27:01 From Sugar Mills to Trafficking
01:31:05 Chasing Debts & Violence in Colombia
01:45:36 The Downfall: Betrayal, Parties & The End
01:56:32 The Bust: IRS, Solitary & Asset Seizure
02:06:39 Dealing with the Feds & Courtroom Drama
02:19:00 Solitary, Cooperation & Plea Deal
02:36:00 Aftermath & Reflections on a Wild Life
02:47:48 Cocaine Air & Life Lessons