What is plata o plomo Narcos?
“Plata o plomo” is a phrase attributed to the infamous drug smuggler Pablo Escobar. It persuades with the promise of reward for adhering to the cartels demands and warns of the consequences of not. Plata, meaning “silver,” is a common slang term for money and plomo, a metonym for “lead bullet”.
Does Pablo Escobar show up in Narcos: Mexico?
The Brazilian actor’s memorable run ended in 2016, with Pablo dying in the season 2 finale, but he did help launch the Mexico spin-off with a season 1 cameo opposite new lead Diego Luna (as Félix Gallardo).
Which Narcos should I watch first?
The chronological order of Narcos would be more complicated to watch and you probably wouldn’t even know some of the key players that way. So, you should first watch the original Narcos, three seasons, and after that, you can continue with Narcos: Mexico.
What means plomo?
Plata o plomo is a Colombian Spanish slang phrase that translates to “silver or lead.” A person saying the phrase is telling the listener to either accept a bribe (plata, meaning “silver,” a common slang term for money in Colombia) or lose their life (plomo, a metonym for “lead bullet”).
Was Pablo Escobar a good person?
While seen as an enemy of the United States and Colombian governments, Escobar was a hero to many in Medellín, especially to the poor. He was a natural at public relations, and he worked to create goodwill among the poor of Colombia.
Did Narcos get Cancelled?
After five seasons and two decades of story featuring a revolving door of notorious drug kingpins, Narcos is ending its run.
Who does Narcos: Mexico follow?
While its parent show focused on the Colombian drug trade in the 90s, the spin-off centered on the rise and fall of the Guadalajara cartel in Mexico during the 80s, following real-life figures like Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, “El Chapo” Guzmán, and Kiki Camarena.
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What did Pablo Escobar say?
“Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.” “All empires are created of blood and fire.” “There are two hundred million idiots, manipulated by a million intelligent men.”