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.

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