Blanco was responsible for transitioning the drug trade from Colombia to the United States, primarily making her mark in Miami in the 1970s until the early 2000s.
Netflix limited series Griselda is based on the real-life story of Griselda Blanco, also known as the “Godmother of Cocaine.” Sofía Vergara takes on the titular role. Her portrayal of the Colombian drug lord landed her an Emmy nomination, and she became only the second Latin woman to be nominated for best lead actress in a limited series after Anya Taylor-Joy for The Queen’s Gambit. Blanco was responsible for transitioning the drug trade from Colombia to the United States, primarily making her mark in Miami in the 1970s until the early 2000s.