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Colombia plans to cull Escobar’s hippos, now invasive threats. The drug lord’s legacy lives on in wildlife chaos and controversy.

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Ex-Olympian Arrested for Drug Trafficking

On January 22, 2026, Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested in Mexico City after over a decade on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list. He faces 17 felony charges including drug trafficking, murder, and witness tampering linked to a transnational cocaine ring operating between Colombia, Mexico, the US, and Canada. Wedding was flown to California and held without bond.

Colombia Moves to Cull Escobar's Hippos

Colombia has announced plans to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo. The decision follows failed efforts to control their population through neutering and relocation. The hippos pose threats to local communities and native species, and the government is shifting to population control measures, including hunting, to prevent their numbers from increasing further.