Episode 19: Amnesia
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What does the future hold in store for Popeye? With his platform muted, will someone take his place? Or will a different narrative emerge? One thing is for sure in Colombia, the future will be determined by those who control the narrative. www.thesicarioeffect.com
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Episode 18: Law Abiding Citizen
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Jhon Jairo Velasquez Vasquez alias Popeye was once the Medellin Cartel’s chief hitman & Pablo Escobar’s trusted lieutenant.After 23 years in jail-he was released and became a social media star.Since interviewing him in Nov 2017, we watched him grab headlines and create controversy with his narrative.From parties raided by cops, to his Narco-tours of Medellin. In late May just days away from Colombia’s Pres. election, Popeye inserts himself into the fray. And then, everything changes www.thesicarioeffe
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Episode 17: Controlling the Narrative
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Popeye continues to make news, by tweeting support to a Spanish right-wing group. Any remaining speculation of a possible return to jail seems to have faded. Following Popeye the last 6 months has proven one thing: The real currency in Colombia-is the narrative & Popeye is engaged in all out battle to control it. Daniel Urrea is an advisor to a Medellin City councilman & professor at the Univ. of Antioquia. He was there when we interviewed Popeye. Daniel gives some insight into the fight for the narrative.
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Holiday Message & Update
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Some holiday greetings and quick schedule update.
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Episode 16: The Home Office
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April of 2018, five months after being detained in police raid that led to the capture of the alleged head of La Oficina De Envigado, Juan Carlos Mesa, public debate over wether Popeye should return to prison had disappeared. Regardless, his affiliation with La Oficina, gives us a glimpse into one of the most significant criminal groups in the world today. Daniel Rico is a renowned Colombian economist & leading consultant on money laundering and criminal economies analysis-Daniel breaks it all down for us.
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Episode 15: Narcoculture
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The most powerful thing Pablo Escobar did was leave behind a narrative. The young, enterprising Paisa smuggler, who became richer and more powerful than all of the elites in Colombia. It appeals to the masses, especially the disenfranchised. Unfortunately, the narrative often ignores the many innocent victims. The allure of Narcoculture has a number of potentially dangerous implications. Acclaimed Colombian writer, Joseph Avski, gives us some perspective on the impact of narcoculture in Colombia.
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Episode 14: Luck of the Draw
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The Medellin Cartel's victims and their families exist more as statistics than real people. Narcoterrorism has touched the lives of everyone in Colombia. Behind the stories of the plotting and scheming, are the people who were at the wrong place and the wrong time, just living their lives. Mónica Gómez Villafañe is a successful banking executive in Colombia. In 1989, a chance encounter at the Bogota airport would change her life forever. www.TheSicarioEffect.com
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Bonus Episode: Reaction & Theory
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Bonus Episode: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Episode 14, will be out next Monday, Dec 3, 2018. In the meantime, please enjoy this "behind the scenes" bonus episode. A few days after Popeye was detained by police at a party for Colombia's most wanted man, Jonathan and his team discuss the breaking news and its many implications. www.TheSicarioEffect.com
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Episode 13: Esteban
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Esteban Orozco is an accomplished screenwriter and producer. Most recently he was a writer on the hit Netflix series, “El Chapo". From day one, Esteban provided us with insight into Medellin and it’s culture of crime. After returning to LA, Jonathan invited Esteban to sit down to discuss and help process the experience. Neither could have predicted only two days prior, Popeye would be back in the headlines after attending a party for the most wanted man in Colombia.
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Preview Ep 13
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Preview of Episode 13. Coming Monday November 19, 2018.
info_outlineThe Medellin Cartel's victims and their families exist more as statistics than real people. Narcoterrorism has touched the lives of everyone in Colombia. Behind the stories of the plotting and scheming, are the people who were at the wrong place and the wrong time, just living their lives. Mónica Gómez Villafañe is a successful banking executive in Colombia. In 1989, a chance encounter at the Bogota airport would change her life forever. www.TheSicarioEffect.com