Jorge Luis Ochoa Vásquez (born 30 September 1950) is a Colombian former drug trafficker who was one of the founding members of the Medellín Cartel in the late 1970s. The cartel's key members were Pablo Escobar, Carlos Lehder, José Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha, Gustavo Gaviria, Jorge Ochoa, and his brothers Juan David and Fabio.

Nov 8, 2024 · The Ochoa brothers are historic figures in Colombian organized crime. Recently highlighted in the Netflix series ‘Griselda’, the Ochoa brothers played a foundational role in cocaine trafficking between Colombia and the US during the 1980s.

Feb 1, 2024 · In Griselda, the Ochoa brothers ally with Griselda and unite their cocaine empires. However, the fractious relationship doesn't go entirely to plan and when a drugged-up Griselda makes her liaison with the Ochoas, John Roberts, strip naked and bark like a dog at gunpoint during a birthday party.

Jan 27, 2024 · The Ochoa brothers—Jorge, Juan, and Fabio—were major players in the formation of the Medellin cartel, which counted Pablo Escobar amongst its ranks.

Fabio Ochoa Vásquez (born May 2, 1957) is a former leading member of the Medellín Cartel, along with his older brothers Juan David and Jorge Luis. His role briefly made him a billionaire. He was extradited to the US and served 25 years of a 30-year sentence in federal prison. He was released from prison in December 2024, and returned to Colombia.

Feb 4, 2024 · This notorious Ochoa crime family's role in the Colombian drug trade, depicted in Netflix's 'Griselda,' has also been explored in 'Narcos.'

Feb 17, 2024 · As the Ochoa brothers solidified their power, Griselda Blanco, known as the “Godmother of Cocaine,” was establishing her empire. The Netflix series “Griselda” depicts the Ochoas and Blanco as rivals, reflecting the competitive nature of the drug trade in the 1980s.

Apr 15, 2023 · The Ochoa brothers were one of the five groups that made up the Medellin Cartel, which was created when Fabio's daughter Marta was kidnapped and held for ransom by Colombian terrorists. Fabio convinced other drug smugglers in Colombia that they would be next.

Dec 5, 2024 · Ochoa, 67, and his older brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to U.S. authorities, to the point that in 1987 they were ...

Oct 11, 2023 · Jorge Luis Ochoa Vasquez, infamous Columbian drug trafficker from Medellin and a founding member of the Medellín Cartel, entered the scene in 1977. The man rose to power alongside his two brothers, Fabio and Juan David, becoming big …