Who is José Rodríguez Gacha in Narcos?

El Mexicano · Medellín cartel

José Rodríguez Gacha (El Mexicano) is a character in Narcos, part of Medellín cartel. Hot-headed cartel partner with an emerald past and a taste for war.

When does José Rodríguez Gacha first appear?

José Rodríguez Gacha first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Descenso”) of Narcos (2015–2017, Netflix).

Who is José Rodríguez Gacha connected to?

Relationships already established when José Rodríguez Gacha first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Pablo Escobar — Cartel partners

Which group does José Rodríguez Gacha belong to?

By the time José Rodríguez Gacha appears, Medellín cartel also includes Pablo Escobar, Gustavo Gaviria.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Pablo Escobar — El Patrón
• Gustavo Gaviria — Pablo's cousin
• Tata Escobar — Pablo's wife
• Steve Murphy — DEA agent
• Javier Peña — DEA agent

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