Sofia Vergara’s version ofthe drug lordhas been making waves on Netflix, but how much money didGriselda Blancomake in real life?
As was true in life, the journey to creatingGriselda Blancoonscreen has been nothing short of eventful. Fromset injuriesto Blanco’sreal-life family having their own issueswith the series, the six-episode show has proved popular.
There has also been plenty of debate surroundinghow much of a “feminist” pillarthe streaming platform has made her out to be, after marketing her as a fiercely independent woman.
Regardless of opinion, one thing Griselda Blanco did was rake in the cash.
How much money did Griselda Blanco make?
At the height of her drug empire, Griselda Blanco was suspected to be worth approximately $2 billion, which meansshe made around $80 million a month.
If true, Griselda earned as much as $2.6 million in one day at her peak. No wonder this quickly meant that Blanco became worth more than the notorious American gangster Al Capone, valued at around $1.3 billion.
In the Netflix series, we see Blanco move from Colombia in the 1980s, starting up her drug empire from scratch. She went much further in reality, with her distribution network spanning from New York to California and beyond.
Alongside her well-known trade,it was also believedthat Blanco owned about $500 million worth of real estate, with $120 million later being seized by American authorities.
Griselda Blanco was first arrested in 1985, after being charged with conspiring to manufacture, import, and distribute cocaine. Her case was then taken to New York City where she was found guilty, with her sentence initially spanning 15 years.
Griselda is streaming on Netflix now. You can read more about theGriselda cast,how did Griselda Blanco’s sons die, orwhy is Griselda Blanco called the Black Widow.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
