1992   Pablo Escobar escapes from his luxury prison in Medellín, Colombia.

1993   Pablo Escobar is killed in a shootout with police in Medellín, Colombia.

1994   Andrés Escobar is shot to death in Bogotá, Colombia ten days after accidentally scoring a goal for the opposing team during World Cup.

2002   FARC gurrillas kidnap Ingrid Betancourt in Colombia during her campaign for president.