Confessions Of A Miami Cocaine Godfather: How A Cuban Refugee Built America's Cocaine Trade

Video Description

Dive into the extraordinary story of Jorge Valdez, the original "Cocaine Cowboy" who pioneered the cocaine trade in the United States during the 1970s. From his beginnings as the Medellín Cartel's accountant to running multi-million-dollar operations, Jorge franchised the drug trade and left a mark on history. But his story doesn’t end there. After a life-changing spiritual awakening, Jorge walked away from a dangerous empire, forfeiting millions and serving a decade in federal prison. During that time, he found faith, earned a doctorate, and emerged as a motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist. Join us as Jorge shares untold truths about the Medellín Cartel, his encounters with figures like Griselda Blanco, and how he turned his life around to inspire others. From harrowing betrayals to heartfelt reflections, this is a story of redemption you won’t want to miss. Go Support Jorge! Book: https://a.co/d/ebowmZJ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjorgeluisvaldes YouTube: @JorgeValdesPhD This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: MUD\WTR! Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code Mitchell at https://mudwtr.com/Mitchell BetterHelp! Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/CONNECT and get on your way to being your best self! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:28 The Influence Of Being A Cuban Immigrant 00:06:32 From Wealth to Trials: A Sudden Decline 00:13:14 Immigration and Struggles in Miami 00:20:12 Immigrant Determination and Respect 00:26:37 The Power of Words in Shaping Destiny 00:28:31 Today's Sponsors 00:32:55 The Unexpected Start in Money Laundering 00:40:08 The Myth of Cocaine Kingpins 00:47:10 The Influence of Elite Movie Stars on the Cocaine Trade 00:54:00 Beginnings in the Cocaine Trade 01:01:05 High Stakes Drug Trafficking Routes 01:07:33 Arrest and Bribery in Panama 01:14:31 Surviving Torture and the Panama Prison Experience 01:21:22 Handing Over Operations: The Transition of Power 01:28:08 The Myth of the Medellín Cartel 01:35:45 The Emergence of High-Stakes Drug Trafficking Strategies 01:41:35 A Life of Luxury and Misery 01:49:58 Discovering Happiness Through Faith 01:55:28 The Illusion of Fulfillment in Drugs and Power 02:01:41 Complexities and Unforeseen Outcomes in Legal Cases 02:08:24 Redemption and Second Chances 02:15:01 Transformative Power of Faith 02:22:15 A Message of Hope for Future Generations 02:29:05 Impact of Personal Transformation Stories 02:35:47 Endurance and Life's Destiny