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Why did Pablo Escobar build his own prison named La Catedral?
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Pablo Escobar
A mug shot of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Pablo Escobar built his own prison, known as La Catedral, as part of a surrender agreement with the Colombian government in 1991. This luxurious facility included amenities like a nightclub, sauna, and soccer field, and allowed him to maintain communication and continue his criminal activities. However, after he tortured and killed two cartel members within its walls, authorities decided to move him. Escobar escaped La Catedral in July 1992, leading to a renewed manhunt that ended with his death in December 1993.123