Former Medellin Cartel Leader and Associate of Pablo Escobar Released From U.S. Prison After Serving 25-Year Sentence Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was one of the leaders of the cartel between 1987 and 1992.

“He’s an amazing person and was an amazing agent.” Late last fall, Vigil published his first crime novel, “Metal Coffins: The Blood Alliance Cartel,” book one in a series of three.