 The death of Minister Lara brought terrible consequences for both Colombia and for the cartel leaders who as a result became a target of international persecution.Colombia was deeply divided between those who accepted the drug cartel's corruption and those who joined to fight against it, many times without the support of the State.Although the Medellín Cartel was damaged, it was powerful and began a chain of murders against political leaders, judges, police, journalists and anyone who dared to stand against it.