El criminal mas rico, mas peligroso, y mas poderoso del mundo.
| Nacio en Medellin, Colombia. | Cuando era nino, Pablo queria ser el presidente de Colomia algun dia.
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| Compraba coca en los paises de Bolivia y Peru, y lo vendio a personas de los EEUU en los anos setentas. | En el ano 1982, estaba electado al posicion de Congress de Colombia y su fama desarollaba. |
El tema que tenia Pablo Escobar fue "plata o plomo." Literalmente, en ingles significa "silver or lead."
Si alguien no acepto the bribes de Escobar, entonces recibio la muerte.
En los anos ochentos (1980s) Escobar era una de las personas mas famosas, ricas, y poderosas del mundo.
El grupo que tenia el poder de bajo del conrtol de Escobar se llama "The Medellin Cartel." Esto grupo estaba responsable para los muertos de muchas victimas de la gente de Colombia, especialmente las figuras politicas.
Now, complete the following questions (answer in English):
1. According to the Wanted Ad, how much money does will be rewarded for turning Escobar into the police? How many for each of the four other men? How much do these amounts equal to in US dollars?
2. Who can we compare Escobar to in terms of people with power in today's society, whether it be "good" power or "bad" power?
3. Now, use the Internet and library resources to research more about Escobar.
Be sure to come to class prepared for an open discussion about Escobar, his life, his influences, and his rise to power.
Continue to either: 1. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
or: Juanes
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Si alguien no acepto the bribes de Escobar, entonces recibio la muerte.
En los anos ochentos (1980s) Escobar era una de las personas mas famosas, ricas, y poderosas del mundo.
El grupo que tenia el poder de bajo del conrtol de Escobar se llama "The Medellin Cartel." Esto grupo estaba responsable para los muertos de muchas victimas de la gente de Colombia, especialmente las figuras politicas.
Now, complete the following questions (answer in English):
1. According to the Wanted Ad, how much money does will be rewarded for turning Escobar into the police? How many for each of the four other men? How much do these amounts equal to in US dollars?
2. Who can we compare Escobar to in terms of people with power in today's society, whether it be "good" power or "bad" power?
3. Now, use the Internet and library resources to research more about Escobar.
Be sure to come to class prepared for an open discussion about Escobar, his life, his influences, and his rise to power.
Continue to either: 1. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
or: Juanes
Back to Colombia
Back to Home