Cocaine Queen: The Rise and Fall of Griselda Blanco

In this episode of the Compendium, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Griselda Blanco, a champion of the underworld and one of the most infamous female criminals of our time. Known as the Queen of Cocaine, her story intertwines with the Medellin Cartel and the notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar.

Today Adam tells us how Griselda Blanco shaped the cocaine trade during its heyday and how a woman in a male-dominated underworld used ruthless tactics and strategic brilliance meant that this chick took zero prisoners, earning her a fearsome reputation.

Resources and Further Reading

1. "Griselda Blanco" - Wikipedia
2. "Griselda" – Netflix Series 2024
3. "The True Story of Griselda Blanco" – by Kalia Richardson
4. "Cocaine Economics: - by Peter S. Green
5. "Michael Corleone Blanco (EP2) – The Sit Down" - Berners Round Table Podcast