VOICED : Colombianos reaccionan a muerte de Popeye sicario de Pablo Escobar

The transcript discusses the death of John Jairo Velásquez, known as Popeye, a former hitman for Pablo Escobar. Residents of Bogotá express relief at his passing, viewing it as a positive step for Colombia. Popeye died at 57 from stomach cancer while in custody. He had served 23 years in prison and was later recaptured for extortion. Popeye was closely associated with Escobar and the Medellín cartel, which exported drugs to the U.S. In prison, he gained notoriety for sharing his criminal exploits online and inspired a Netflix series.

What was the general feeling among Bogotá residents about Popeye's death?

• Sadness and loss

• Relief and approval

• Indifference

• Anger and protest

At what age did Popeye pass away while in custody?

• 57 years old

• 50 years old

• 60 years old

• 65 years old

Why was Popeye recaptured in 2018?

• For a robbery case

• For a drug trafficking case

• For an extortion case

• For a murder case

Who was Popeye closely associated with during his criminal career?

• Pablo Escobar

• El Chapo

• Al Capone

• Joaquín Guzmán

What media platforms did Popeye use to gain fame while in prison?

• Snapchat and LinkedIn

• Instagram and Facebook

• YouTube and Netflix

• Twitter and TikTok