The Cocaine Cowboys era in Miami was a time of unprecedented prosperity and violence, with the city's cocaine trade reaching new heights. The era was marked by the rise of notorious figures such as Griselda Blanco, a Colombian cocaine queenpin, and Jon Roberts, a major player in the city's cocaine trade. The trade was fueled by demand from wealthy Americans and Europeans, and the city's strategic location made it an ideal hub for smuggling. However, the trade also brought with it a wave of violence, corruption, and excess, with rival gangs and dealers often clashing in brutal turf wars. The era was also marked by corruption, with many law enforcement officials and politicians allegedly on the take. The Cocaine Cowboys era came to an end in the late 1980s, as law enforcement efforts began to crack down on the trade. However, the legacy of the era continues to be felt in Miami, with the city still struggling to recover from the economic and social damage caused by the cocaine trade.