In this gripping episode of Rise Above, we dive deep into the harrowing true story of Oscar, a former member of the Colombian cartel who faced unimaginable challenges after being caught smuggling drugs. Oscar takes us inside the walls of Ecuador's most dangerous prisons, where survival is far from guaranteed. For seven long years, he battled not just the brutal conditions of incarceration but also the pervasive corruption, gang violence, and deadly riots that plague these institutions.

Oscar's story is one of resilience, courage, and the relentless will to survive in a world where every day could be your last. From navigating life as a cartel mule to facing down the horrors of maximum-security confinement, Oscar reveals the shocking realities of life inside Ecuador's deadliest prisons.

Tune in to hear his extraordinary tale of survival, the lessons he learned, and how he ultimately found a way to rise above the chaos.

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