Griselda Blanco was a Colombian drug trafficker who went on to lead one of the largest drug distribution networks in the United States. Blanco remains a fascinating subject as she dominated an industry typically controlled by men. Born in Cartagena, she moved with her family to Medellín as a child. From an early age, she became involved in criminal activities, which ultimately led her to prostitution. She eventually became associated with the Medellín Cartel, which controlled much of the cocaine trade in Colombia. Blanco initially set up her operation in New York in the 1970s, and after being arrested by law enforcement, she returned to Colombia, only to re-establish her business in Miami. Blanco was particularly known for the ferocity with which she dealt with her enemies, and her turf wars led to the infamous “Miami Drug Wars” that claimed many lives. As a fearless drug lord, she challenged rivals without hesitation, including the powerful Ochoa family, a prominent family within the Medellín Cartel. Blanco was known by monikers such as "The Cocaine Godmother" and "Queen of Narco Trafficking," among others.