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“I can understand how people would despise my image and my father's persona. My father's image amongst the poorest of people, those forgotten by the state, still remains a respected image. Whether we like it or not, my father was an important figure who filled a vacuum left by the state amongst the lower social classes.”

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Limited information is available about Juan Pablo Escobar, born in 1977. His profession and background are unknown. more

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