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Griselda Blanco, also known as “La Madrina” and “The Black Widow,” was a Colombian drug trafficker who dominated the cocaine trade in Miami during the late 1970s and 1980s. Her story has been brought to life in the Netflix series “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara in the lead role and executive produced by Vergara herself. This gripping drama portrays the life, business acumen, and ultimate downfall of one of America’s most ruthless and deadly drug lords. The Early Days and Criminal BeginningsGriselda Blanco’s journey into the world of drug trafficking began in Colombia, where she met her firs…