2. Griselda Blanco: The Black Widow of Cocaine
Griselda Blanco carved her name into history as one of the most ruthless figures in the Medellín Cartel. Known as the “Black Widow,” she masterminded vast drug trafficking operations in the 1970s and 1980s, flooding Miami with cocaine and fueling the infamous drug wars. Blanco’s reign was marked by fearsome violence, innovative smuggling techniques, and an iron grip over her empire. Her ability to outmaneuver rivals and law enforcement made her both feared and respected in the underworld.
