EP 107B: Luis Navia - The Inside Story of Smuggling Cocaine for Pablo Escobar

<div>Luis Navia smuggled over 300 tons of cocaine for the biggest Colombian & Mexican cartels including Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel. The book <em>Pure Narco</em> is the true life story of Luis Navia, also known as 'El Senador' (The Senator).⁣ ⁣In this fascinating conversation w<span style= "font-family: Helvetica Neue;">e hear from the man who smuggled over $10 billion worth of product for the worlds biggest cartels and lived to tell his story. W</span>e discuss with Luis his lifestyle as a smuggler, the logistics of these huge operations, working for Pablo, his drive to make his father proud, his sacrifice for the thrill of more, and then his ultimate international <span style= "font-family: Helvetica Neue;">capture in Operation Journey. </span></div> <div> </div> <ul> <li>When people ask Luis what he does today how does he like to reply?</li> <li>Why Luis felt uncomfortable being called a Narco, yet the book title is Pure Narco?</li> <li>When a drug trafficker turns government informant they either end up in prison or dead. Why does Luis believe he is here?</li> <li>The most fatal of attractions. How Luis fell in with the Medellín Cartel, the most violent criminal organisation in the world through a beautiful woman.</li> <li>There were few men who influenced Luis heavily. One was a killer named Poli.</li> <li>Probably the most famous name Luis worked for was Pablo Escobar. Why did he never feel he would ever be a target to Pablo?</li> <li>What impact did the affluent surroundings growing up as a kid have on his character, beliefs and values?</li> <li>Was dressing well a character trait Luis used as a symbol of acknowledgement to his Father?</li> <li>Did his Father ever tell him he was proud of him or that he loved Luis?</li> <li>His father was such a strong figure in his life but he felt he betrayed his values by entering a life of crime. What regrets does he carry?</li> <li>The theme though the book is Luis chasing deals to prove something. What was he looking to prove?</li> <li>How did his Mother influenc