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Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela (Miguel Angel Rodríguez Orejuela) was born on 15 August, 1943 in Mariquita, Tolima, Colombia. Discover Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Orejuela |
Occupation |
Drug lord 1 of 2 brothers Cali, Cartel boss |
Age |
81 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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15 August, 1943 |
Birthday |
15 August |
Birthplace |
Mariquita, Tolima, Colombia |
Nationality |
Colombia |
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Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela height not available right now. We will update Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela's Wife?
His wife is Gladys Abadía
Amparo Arbeláez Pardo
Fabiola Moreno Galindo
Marta Lucia Echeverry
Family |
Parents |
Carlos Rodríguez Ana Rita Orejuela |
Wife |
Gladys Abadía
Amparo Arbeláez Pardo
Fabiola Moreno Galindo
Marta Lucia Echeverry |
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William Rodríguez Abadía María Fernanda Rodríguez Abadía Juan Miguel Rodríguez Carolina Miguel Andrés Juan Pablo Estefanía María Andrea |
Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela worth at the age of 81 years old? Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Colombia. We have estimated
Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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On November 16, 2006, the brothers pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to engage in money laundering. Both were sentenced to an additional 87 months in prison. The two prison terms were set to run concurrently.
On March 11, 2005, Rodriguez Orejuela was extradited to the United States. His brother, Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, had already been extradited. On September 26, 2006, both Gilberto and Miguel were sentenced to 30 years in prison, after pleading guilty to charges of conspiring to import cocaine to the U.S. in exchange for the United States agreeing not to bring charges against their family members. Their lawyers, David Oscar Markus and Roy Kahn, were able to obtain immunity for 29 family members.
The Cali Cartel was less violent than its rival, the Medellín Cartel. While the Medellín Cartel was involved in a brutal campaign of violence against the Colombian government, the Cali Cartel grew. The cartel was much more inclined toward bribery rather than violence. However, after the demise of the Medellín Cartel, the Colombian authorities turned their attention to the Cali cartel. The police campaign against the cartel began in the summer of 1995.
On August 6, 1995, Rodriguez Orejuela was arrested when the Colombian National Police broke down the door of his apartment (Hacienda Buenos Aires) in the exclusive Normandia neighborhood in Cali, Colombia and found him hiding in a secret closet, Rodriguez was betrayed by Jorge Salcedo, his main bodyguard. Rodriguez Orejuela was not eligible for extradition to the U.S. for crimes committed prior to December 16, 1997. However, while he was detained in Colombia, Rodriguez Orejuela continued to engage in drug trafficking. As a result, the United States requested his extradition.
The Rodríguez brothers and "Jose " formed the Cali cartel in the 1970s. They were primarily involved in marijuana trafficking. In the 1980s, they branched about into Cocaine trafficking. For a time, the Cali Cartel supplied 80% of the United States and 90% of the Europe cocaine market.
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Orejuela (born August 15, 1943) is a convicted Colombian drug lord, formerly one of the leaders of the Cali Cartel, based in the city of Cali. He is the younger brother of Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela. He married Miss Colombia 1974, Marta Lucía Echeverry.