Gilberto Rodriguez- Columbian Drug Lord arrested on Sept. 2006 along with his brother Miguel Rodriguez. Sketch on A4 paper 120 - scan at 300 dpi. Ready for Download. It's FREE at Cheapsale!Who is he?
Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, alias "El Ajedrecista" ("The Chess Player"), is a 65 year-old Colombian drug lord, who led the Cali Cartel, based in the south part of Colombia, around the city of Cali.
According to some estimates, the Cali cartel controlled at its height 80% of the cocaine exports from Colombia to the United States. Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela founded the Cali Cartel in the 1970s together with José Santacruz Londoño.
He was nicknamed Chess Player for his cunning and his ability to stay one step ahead of his rivals and the authorities. Though his Cartel is known to have a very violent reputation, he would use bribery and in many cases, was considered a businessman, earning the respect of the region...more info on Wikipedia.
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