The 1970s and 1980s were a time of great turmoil in Miami, as the city became a major hub for cocaine trafficking. The era, known as the 'Cocaine Cowboys' era, was marked by brutal killings, corruption, and lawlessness. At the center of the cocaine trade were figures such as Griselda Blanco and Pablo Escobar, who used Miami as a base for their operations. The violence and crime associated with the cocaine trade had a devastating impact on the city, with many innocent people caught in the crossfire. The era also saw widespread corruption, with many law enforcement officials and politicians implicated in the cocaine trade. The Cocaine Cowboys era eventually came to an end in the late 1980s, as law enforcement efforts began to disrupt the cocaine trade. However, the legacy of the era continues to be felt in Miami, with many still affected by the violence and crime that it brought.