In a decisive action against the legacy of organized crime, the Medellín Mayor's Office has begun the demolition of a mansion linked to Pablo Escobar. The property, which had become a center for illicit activities and dark rituals, is disappearing to make way for the recovery of public space.

The city of Medellín decided to erase a dark vestige of its history from the map. The municipal administration began the demolition of a 1,854-square-meter property located in the northwest of the city, which belonged to the inner circle of drug trafficker Pablo Escobar.

The property was not only a reminder of narco-terrorism, but had also transformed into a hotspot for insecurity. According to official reports, the house was used for:

  • Intensive consumption of narcotic substances.
  • Performance of clandestine sexual acts.
  • Practice of satanic rituals.

The acting mayor, Manuel Villa Mejía, was blunt in stating that this measure seeks to send a clear message against crime and prevent these places from fostering so-called "narco-tourism," a trend that romanticizes the era of organized crime.

Detail Information
Surface 1,854 square meters
Acquired in 1979 by Victoria Eugenia Henao
Legal Status Precautionary measure by the Prosecutor's Office / Fund for the Fight against Crime
Location Northwest of Medellín, Colombia

The property had passed through various legal hands after the fall of the kingpin, being finally administered by the Fund for Rehabilitation, Social Investment and the Fight against Organized Crime before being sentenced to total demolition.

Source: IMAGO