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Javier Peña

Javier Peña is a former agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), best known for his role in the hunt for and eventual takedown of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. He is a key figure in the Netflix series Narcos.

• DEA Agent: Peña worked as a DEA agent in Colombia during the height of the drug war in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• Partnership with Steve Murphy: He partnered with fellow DEA agent Steve Murphy to combat the Medellin Cartel. Together, they worked with Colombian law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
• Medellin Cartel Investigation: Peña played a crucial role in gathering intelligence and coordinating operations that ultimately led to Escobar's death in 1993.
• Controversies: Although portrayed as a hero, aspects of Peña's involvement and the methods used to fight the cartels have been subjects of controversy and scrutiny.
• Post-Escobar Career: After the takedown of the Medellin Cartel, Peña continued to work for the DEA, though details of his later assignments are less widely publicized.
• Narcos Portrayal: Narcos offers a dramatized version of his experiences, with Pedro Pascal portraying him. The series simplifies certain events and relationships for narrative purposes.