In the early 1990s, the Cali Cartel waged a bloody war against the Medellín Cartel. At the same time, the Search Bloc was hunting down Medellín Cartel leader Pablo Escobar. Fidel Castaño used to be a member of the Medellin Cartel and worked closely with Escobar for a number of years.
In the early 1990s, the Cali Cartel engaged in a violent conflict with the Medellín Cartel. Simultaneously, the Search Bloc was pursuing Pablo Escobar, the leader of the Medellín Cartel. Fidel Castaño, who previously belonged to the Medellin Cartel and collaborated closely with Escobar for several years, played a role in this scenario.