The 'narco-terrorism' will not triumph

Used to address someone with authority or wealth. In criminal contexts it is the standard term for the head of an organization. Also used more broadly in rural and working-class settings to address an employer respectfully.

Very direct expression of serious failure. Used when someone has made a costly or embarrassing mistake. Common in frustrated speech between people who know each other well.

A fixed expression indicating that something unpleasant is simply an unavoidable part of a given line of work. Used to dismiss or rationalize collateral consequences.

A term of endearment used by an older or more senior person toward a younger one. Not necessarily referring to Chinese ethnicity, it implies smallness or youth in an affectionate, slightly condescending way common in Colombian informal speech.

Literally 'to pull', but in this context means to participate in or agree to a plan. 'No le jalamos a eso' means 'we're not getting involved in that'. Common in both criminal and everyday speech.

To attribute a crime or fault to someone, often unjustly. Very common in legal and criminal contexts. The speaker usually implies the accusation is unfair or fabricated.

Said of situations, not people. When a situation 'se pone fea' it means things are about to become dangerous, violent, or very complicated. Common across all registers of informal speech.