Colonel Carillo

**Colombian Colonel Horacio Carrillo Returns from Exile to Lead Elite Search Unit** Horacio Carrillo, a former colonel in the Republic of Colombia, has been recalled from exile in Europe to head up Search Bloc, an elite unit created to combat drug trafficking. Carrillo, also known as Colonel Carrillo, had previously served as the head of the Colombian National Police's intelligence service. He was forced into exile after clashing with officials and facing corruption allegations. Upon his return, Carrillo will be tasked with leading Search Bloc in its efforts to apprehend and dismantle drug cartels. The unit, which was created in 1995, has been credited with numerous successes in its operations against drug trafficking. **General Hugo Martínez Poveda, Model for "Narcos" Character** General Hugo Rafael Martínez Poveda, who passed away in 2020, is believed to have served as the inspiration for the character of Coronel Hugo Martinez Carrillo in the Netflix series "Narcos." Maurice Compte portrayed Martínez Carrillo in the popular series, which follows the rise and fall of drug lord Pablo Escobar and the Colombian drug cartels. Martínez Poveda, a decorated military officer, played a key role in Colombia's fight against drug trafficking and was instrumental in the capture of Escobar.