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Here's everything you need to know about Rivi in Griselda, the ruthless hitman who became a criminal mastermind's right hand man.

Viewers are gripped by the stranger-than-fiction true story of what happened to Griselda and many have been left questioning what happened to the rest of the cartel left behind, including Carmen Gutierrez, Jesus 'Chucho' Castro, and the hitman Jorge 'Rivi' Ayala, played by Martin Rodriguez.

While it’s important to note the Netflix series is billed as a fictional retelling of the Colombian cartel run by Griselda Blanco throughout the 1970s and 80s, most of the characters and events depicted are rooted in truth – especially Griselda turning to Rivi for more of her sinister dealings.

Here's what you need to know about the real Rivi and where he is now...

Who is Rivi?

Jorge ‘Rivi’ Ayala was a real criminal who served as Griselda Blanco’s hitman.

Viewers of the Netflix series will see many