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Medellin Cartel
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Roger Reaves smuggled drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel, experiencing immense wealth and danger.
Reaves argues the U.S. war on drugs has cost $1 trillion since 1971 with limited success.
Despite the cartel's violent reputation, Reaves claims there was no betrayal among members due to high profits.
Reaves escaped from five prisons, including a dramatic courtroom escape in Spain.
Reaves criticizes the film 'American Made' for misrepresenting Barry Seal's life and character.
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