The Cali Cartel was a powerful drug trafficking organization based in Colombia during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Unlike the more infamous Medellín Cartel, the Cali Cartel operated with a more business-like approach, focusing on smuggling large quantities of cocaine into the United States. They were known for their sophisticated operations and extensive bribery of officials, which allowed them to maintain a low profile while generating massive profits. Led by key figures like Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela and Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, the Cali Cartel became one of the richest criminal organizations in history. Their downfall began in the mid-1990s when law enforcement intensified efforts to dismantle their operations, leading to arrests and the eventual collapse of the cartel