Which U.S. president sent Ambassador Arthur Crosby to Colombia in Narcos season 2?

George H. W. Bush sent Ambassador Arthur Crosby to Colombia in Narcos season 2.

The series identifies Crosby as a former Navy officer who becomes the United States ambassador to Colombia in 1992. His appointment places him in the administration of President George H. W. Bush, who served from 1989 through January 20, 1993.

Crosby is a supporting character in the show’s depiction of the American response to Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. His diplomatic role sits alongside the work of DEA agents, Colombian officials, and U.S. intelligence personnel as pressure builds around Escobar’s surrender and the Colombian government’s handling of extradition.

The date is an important clue. Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan were earlier presidents, while Bill Clinton did not take office until January 1993. Narcos compresses and dramatizes events, but the season’s character description explicitly connects Crosby’s posting to Bush’s presidency.