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Who is Barbachoa from Marching Powder: A True Story of Friendship, Cocaine, and South America's Strangest Jail and what is their importance?

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Last updated by anonymous on 25 Mar 08:52

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Answered by MHood2 on 25 Mar 08:52

Barbachoa or "Red Beard" is the richest and most prominent inmate at San Pedro. Arrested for attempting to traffic more than four tons of cocaine in his private airplane, he has a two-story apartment custom-built in the prison. He remains aloof from most prisoners, but Thomas meets him when Barbachoa buys supplies at his store. Thomas finds him easygoing and personable.