Aug 27, 2016
Gaviria Won't Negotiate
President Gaviria had enough when Escobar fled from prison. Not only was his approval rating dramatically down, but his leadership was in question from everyone including the Attorney General. He made a bold statement that he would not negotiate with Escobar. That was always Pablo's leverage. He used violence to get his way, but during this manhunt, any Pablo-initiated tragedies would be considered casualties of war. And this war was going to end up with Escobar dead.