Pablo Escobar's Former Ranch Given to Women Affected by Colombia's Conflict
A portion of Pablo Escobar's former ranch, Hacienda Napoles, has been handed over to women affected by Colombia's long-standing armed conflict. The land, once home to Escobar's infamous 'cocaine' hippos, is now set to provide a conflict resolution for these women.
President Gustavo Petro announced the handover, stating that Escobar's 'political and economic heirs' had attempted to reclaim the estate. The land, spanning 297 acres, was initially given to local women farmers by the Puerto Triunfo municipality in 2017. However, they were later evicted by police. Now, the land is being returned to support women affected by the conflict.
Escobar's vast 10,000-acre estate was once a symbol of his wealth and power. After his death in 1993, parts of it were transformed into a theme park, complete with a hotel and zoo. Meanwhile, the 'cocaine' hippos, brought to Colombia by Escobar in the late 1980s, have multiplied to around 150. They are now considered an invasive species, and plans are underway to transfer them to overseas sanctuaries at an estimated cost of $3.5 million.
The handover of this land is a significant step in Colombia's ongoing efforts to address the impact of its long-standing conflict. It provides an opportunity for women to build new lives and livelihoods on land once controlled by one of the world's most notorious criminals.
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