Paco is a drug that combines the cocaine base paste with more substances.
Paco is a term that has multiple meanings depending on the geographic region. Its meaning has even changed over time . In many countries, Paco is the nickname given to those named Francisco : the guitarist Paco de Lucía , the businessman Paco Casal , the actor Paco León , the former soccer player Paco Gento and other personalities share this nickname.
Starting from that meaning as a name, we must highlight a song that became a true milestone in Spain , at the end of the 60s and early 70s . We are referring to "Paco, Paco, Paco" . Encarnita Polo is the performer of this composition, which was re-released again in 2009 .
Specifically, it was remastered and even took center stage in different television programs and series, as well as advertisements, resulting in it becoming one of the four most important songs of the summer of 2009 .
El paco, a drug
In Argentina , in recent decades the word paco has become popular to refer to a class of drug that combines the cocaine base paste with other substances. This drug, which is usually consumed by the lower classes due to its low cost (although its presence extended to all social spheres), is smoked like crack . Experts claim that its effects end in a short time (no more than fifteen minutes), which makes it a highly addictive substance.
Specifically, it is established that, in addition to traces of cocaine, it has other elements such as kerosene and sulfuric acid . Although we must not forget that, on other occasions, it also includes ether or chloroform.
People who consume this drug go through several phases in a very short period of time. Thus, they begin with a state of euphoria that later transforms into depression, anguish and security. Then comes the moment of strong addiction and finally it ends with a phase of psychosis and all kinds of hallucinations.
Due to the chemicals it presents, paco is considered one of the most lethal drugs: it weakens muscles , causes ulcers, generates tachycardia and can even cause brain death in a few months.
Among the most frequent symptoms are also insomnia, vomiting, skin degradation, migraines, seizures and ulcerations on the lips.
A type of tamale is called paco.
Other uses of the term
We must not overlook that paco is also a word that has other diverse meanings in different corners of the world. Thus, for example, in both Argentina and Uruguay it is used colloquially to refer to a large sum of money .
In Chile , the carabineros are known as pacos. This name, of a derogatory nature, allows us to refer to the members of this uniformed police force that was created in 1927 .
Nicaraguans, for their part, call paco a tamale that has honey, plantain (banana), corn dough and other ingredients.
A lie , a type of mineral, the large level of something or a tone similar to red are also called paco according to the country.