VOICED : La fiebre por Pablo Escobar vive a traves del oleo en Medellin

Wilson Rojas, a Colombian painter, has found a profitable niche creating oil portraits of Pablo Escobar. Despite having previously painted figures like Bob Marley and John Lennon, the demand has shifted towards the infamous drug lord. Rojas operates in Medellín, selling several Escobar portraits monthly, mostly to international clients. Although criticized for glorifying Escobar, Rojas maintains a neutral stance. Escobar's legacy in Colombia is complex, marked by both cunning strategies and violent acts during the 1980s and 1990s.

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