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High-Octane Journalism,
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This review is from: The Bullet or the Bribe: Taking Down Colombia's Cali Drug Cartel (Hardcover)
Author Ron Chepesiuk is a master of high-octane journalism. "The Bullet Or The Bribe: Taking Down Colombia's Cali Drug Cartel," is a meticulous account of how Gilberto "The Chess Player" Rodriquez, Jose "Chepe" Santacruz, Helmer "Pacho" Herrera and Miguel Rodriquez...the kingpins of the Cali Cartel were brought to justice. This is without a doubt the most thrilling book I have reviewed about Colombia to date. Moreover, I strongly recommend it to all readers who love action-packed...world famous...crime stories.
In the words of Chepesiuk...the Cali Cartel would prove to be the most formidable adversary in the history of international drug trafficking. The sophistication of this criminal organization is incredible...the strategy is both simple & brilliant...communications are state-of-the-art and street level members of the cartel are told to live modestly and to avoid drawing attention to themselves. This is a hugh contrast to the rival Medellin Cartel that is both violent and audacious. On that note, the author does a commendable job of interviewing all of the major Colombian and American political and law enforcement actors who played a role in the saga of the Cali Cartel and Medellin Cartel. Chepesiuk's professionalism is impressive and also a tribute to his high standards of journalism. On the sad side, this book does document the enormous corruption of government officials in Colombia. The Cali Cartel bought off senior members of government and of society. Unfortunately, the practice continues...drug trafficker corruption still exists in the highest levels of the Colombian government & society today, according to the text. Nevertheless, the Colombian National Police shines in this book with the arrival of its legendary leader...General Rosso Jose Serrano...who is dubbed, "Mr. Clean" by powerful members of the U.S. Congress. In conclusion, if you have a long business trip to make and need to pack a good book...here it is. This book is high-octane and impossible to put down. Buy it! Bert Ruiz |
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The Bullet or the Bribe: Taking Down Colombia's Cali Drug Cartel by Ron Chepesiuk (Hardcover - October 30, 2003)
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