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37 Years of Power and a Tunnel: How 'El Pablo' Shaped La Soledat — and What's Missing Now

El Pablo and the long shadow over La Soledat

A look at the decades-long network in La Soledat and the governance gaps that let it persist in Palma.

Published: October 07, 2026
37 Years of Power and a Tunnel: How 'El Pablo' Shaped La Soledat — and What's Missing Now

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How did 'El Pablo' manage to control a large area of Palma's La Soledat for decades, and what gaps allowed this to happen?

His network combined drug trafficking, real estate deals, and complex ownership structures. Investigators point to social neglect, thin daily police presence, and gaps in financial controls that allowed a private, fortress-like space to grow. An undelivered fax in a conviction case in the 1990s also shows how bureaucratic glitches can have real consequences.

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