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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

THE FOLLOWING IS A FICTIONAL STORY INSPIRED BY

SURVIVING ESCOBAR BY JOHN JAIRO VELÁSQUEZ VÁSQUEZ.

CHARACTERS AND SITUATIONS HAVE BEEN ALTERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

CAPITAL PRISON DRUG DEALERS CELLBLOCK

Okay, my darling.

Please take care.

You too.

Remember, you're a warrior.

Fuck your wife,

you're wasting time, asshole,

and nothing about Medel.

That job is delicate. I need to do it very skillfully.

If it's too much for you, say so.

No, sir. You relax, I'm on top of things.

Mr. Néstor Pereira.

BOGOTÁ PROSECUTOR INTERROGATION ROOM

You have no options.

As they say, you're up to your neck in water.

The best thing for you to do is cooperate with us.

How often do I have to tell you

that I didn't do anything?

I don't know what you're saying.

Tell me then, how can you deny your connection

to Mr. Pedro Rentería, alias Potro?

We have a record of every meeting you've ever had

at El Prado Hotel, in Medellín.

Listen to me, Detective.

Many people visit my hotel.

I can't ask for the criminal record

of every person who talks to me.

Wouldn't that be complicated?

- I couldn't do that. - Of course.

I imagine you must be a well-known person.

And you must have many friends. Among them, Mr. Pablo Escobar.

I don't know what you mean.

Look, we came into possession of a certain planner.

That planner is Pablo Escobar's, and your name's in it.

You're mixed up in routes, accounts, and properties.

This is information your lawyers will have a hard time disproving.

I never met Mr. Escobar.

Therefore, I never conducted business with him.

What an odd thing.

That planner said that you were in charge of the Central America routes.

And that you also sold him the planes where they transported the drugs.

Am I wrong?

Does the last name Lema ring a bell?

Another one of your partners.

Captured just a few hours ago,

and completely willing to cooperate with us.

Look, Mr. Pereira,

you're a smart guy.

I will give you two options.

Either you cooperate with us,

or you'll be digging your own grave.

Think about it.

I want to speak to my lawyers.

Today.

We'll see who ends up getting in trouble for this unusual detention, Detective.

So?

- Do you have my stuff? - Money first.

- Is everything there? - There's more.

Here you go.

- All set, partner. - All set.

Lights out!

CAPITAL PRISON

Attention, guards. There's a fight in the dining hall.

Go there at once. They have pointed weapons.

That's it!

Freeze, my friend.

Don't scream, no one will hear you with that ruckus outside.

Don't hurt me. Don't kill me.

Take everything I own.

If you don't want to die, it'll cost a lot.

I'll give you $300,000 cash. I swear.

Fine.

And one other thing.

You will screw over Iván Urrego for me.

No, I can't do that.

Yes, you can.

Tell the prosecution about the Valle cartel.

About the money the president got for his campaign. Understand?

- They'll kill me. - No, sir. I'll protect you.

You can trust me.

But if you don't talk, I'll kill you.

Do you understand? And you still owe me that money.

You will screw over Iván Urrego for me.

But don't talk and I'll kill you.

Tell the prosecution about the Valle cartel.

About the money the president got for his campaign.

Act like a man, bro.

Move it.

Okay, show's over.

This blondie is having a clown party, bro.

Mr. Medel.

Is everything all right?

Yes, everything's fine.

Velásquez. Stay here.

What's going on? Everything okay?

Everything's all right.

Are you sure?

Everything's fine, you hear?

Diamond one, jack six, over here.

Apparent suicide in cell 20, cellblock three.

Repeat, cell 20, cellblock three.

Sir, let me explain.

All signs point to a suicide.

No, no.

It was an isolated event.

We're already investigating what he used as a weapon.

Yes, sir.

Any news and I...

Clemente, the prosecution people are here.

They say the investigation will start today.

Two deaths.

Two deaths in my term so far.

Besides, the guards swear they got out everything they could find.

That's right, not long ago, we searched the whole prison.

We found over 300 weapons.

We need to double our efforts.

We're going to have three inspections a week. Okay?

Do you think I'm going to buy the story that Sánchez killed himself?

You're right. He didn't kill himself.

We killed him 'cause he was watching over Medel.

Medel has a bodyguard and I'm the last to find out?

That's odd. You know how things are here. Open your eyes.

My eyes are wide open, bro.

You know how I see you?

Crystal clear.

Someone's going to die. Medel or you.

Okay, everybody quiet.

Didn't you hear?

Good night, my friend.

Good night.

I've been lining your pockets for too many years

for you to act so stupid now.

A deal?

What's wrong with you?

Such a great disappointment, Toño.

You know what?

Get out of here.

Get out. I'll find another lawyer.

Néstor.

This is not the time to be counseled by a stranger.

Fuck my life, Toño.

Fuck my life!

Listen to me.

You're balls deep in this, Néstor.

If you don't make a deal with the prosecution,

they'll extradite you.

Do you understand?

CAPITAL PRISON

Alejito.

I need you to get $300,000 as soon as possible.

You're being blackmailed.

Tell me the name of the person who's doing it,

- so I can go and tell the lawyer... - No!

No.

I'm not being blackmailed.

Don't say anything. Get me the money.

My life is in danger, Alejo.

You know where the money is?

Yes.

Well, then...

you go, you get it,

you keep it, I'll call you and I'll tell you what to do next, okay?

It will be all right.

Baby, a friend of mine is going to send me some clothes.

I wanted to see if you'd get them for me.

What clothes are those? Why don't I know about that?

Why do I have to explain what I have to do in here to make a living?

Hey, John.

What is it?

Are you okay?

No, I'm not okay.

And you're only helping me out with my things because you offered.

If you don't want to tell me now.

Why are you speaking to me like that?

If I said I would help you, it's because I will.

But don't be like that.

Okay? Tell me what needs to be done.

Detective.

I need you to guarantee certain benefits for me.

In case I decide to fully cooperate with the justice system, obviously.

Those benefits depend on the results.

Specifically, how would it benefit me?

Look, as I just said,

it all depends on the results we get after you give us some information.

They could range from house arrest to exile.

As long as you join the prosecution's witness protection plan.

Let's begin.

Perfect.

You need to make a statement against John Jairo Velásquez Vásquez.

Hello.

Hello.

Come in.

CAPITAL PRISON DRUG DEALERS CELLBLOCK

What is it?

So sorry to interrupt, bro.

What a mess.

I brought you a little gift.

Open it.

Open it, it's a gift from me. Open it.

Open it, asshole.

Oh, what a surprise.

What do we have here?

It's your mommy's glasses.

And the baby's car toy.

See, I have your family.

If you don't want to get them back all chopped up,

you know what you need to do?

Listen.

After J.J. kills Medel,

I need you to kill J.J.

Is that clear, bro?

Yes, sir.

What did you say, bro?

Yes, sir.

What's up, darling?

Did you get that package?

Yes.

And were all the pants there?

Yes, all of them.

And they even...

seem of good quality.

Well, baby, in that case,

speak to our friend so he can help you carry that.

He should be arriving in Bogotá. Okay?

Okay, then.

Relax.

When I'm out of this dump I'll have you transferred anywhere you'd like.

You have my number, no?

Could you leave us alone?

Open the door.

I have half of the money.

I told you.

I'm a man of my word.

As I'm out of prison, I'll give you the rest.

That's the spirit.

And remember what you need to do.

Tell the prosecution what you know about the Valle cartel.

You're going to say they financed the president's campaign, okay?

Okay, okay.

It's a deal.

And don't worry, we'll be out of here very soon.

Shut up or you die.

- Guard! - Guard!

Guard!

Man wounded!

Open the door!

Man wounded! Man wounded!

Wounded, wounded!

Door, door!

Door! Guard! Door!

Door, you faggot, he's dying!

Open the door!

He's wounded!

Guard!

Did that faggot actually do his job?

Man wounded!

Guard, man wounded!

You be quiet, I'll speak.

Guard! A doctor, call a doctor!

Man wounded, open up! Open up! Call the doctor, he's dying!

- What happened? - He tried to kill himself.

Come on, he's dying! Come on, come on!

Just a moment.

Freeze, J.J., thank you. I'll take it from here.

- What happened? - He tried to kill himself.

If I go back there, I'm dead.

Sir, things have changed.

Nobody will kill anybody. García, take him.

If anything happens to me, you'll be in trouble.

There are guards to protect you. Let's go.

Can't you see the types

- you have in there? - Things will be different!

- Let's go. - Let go of me, I'll go alone.

Let go of me.

Door, open the door.

Help me out on this one,

Urrego won't wait to come here and kill me.

Zurcido, keep an eye on that cell.

I'll stay here with the boss.

I always wanted to be a gunman.

Ever since I was little.

First, I joined the navy.

But I left, because I thought I'd be in a big, great boat.

But they were few and far between.

Then I joined the police.

But I didn't like it. Too much corruption.

So I ended up in the mafia.

Mr. Prosecutor...

I want to tell the truth.

Very well.

Can you promise me that nothing will happen to me or Alejo?

Tiago Medel's awaited confession...

confirmed what they already knew.

Medel, as the campaign's treasurer,

publicly acknowledged he got money from the mafia

to finance operations that led to his candidate's election.

What happened?

Are you okay? What happened to Vladimir?

He gained my trust and then betrayed me.

Get out of here. Leave and close up.

Watch out for Urrego, he's after us.

Stay still. You're on a streak of bad luck.

I'll be right back.

Look at that, boss, look.

Looks like it happened.

Wait up, Piojito.

Until I clearly see that dog dead, with his face full of flies,

I won't count my blessings.

Be patient, bro.

Door.

Open up that door, sir.

Pal, here comes big Mario. What should we do with the dead guy?

Let's hide the guns.

Let's hide the guns.

Excuse me, gentlemen, excuse me.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

What the hell happened?

I need backup in cellblock three, at Mr. Velásquez's cell.

What happened?

I have no idea, Mr. Warden.

I heard gunshots and I came here to find those two guys lying there.

You didn't see anything?

No.

- You're responsible for this? - No, sir. You are.

It was your job to protect me. You left me alone.

A guy with a hood came in and shot us both.

If you don't get me to a hospital, you'll have two dead.

Where's the backup, gentlemen?

Careful, gentlemen. Be very careful.

There's no way to crush that bug, bro.

We can do it. Give the order and I'll do it now.

Faggot, that dude is watching over him.

Torres. Get in the ambulance.

Go to the hospital.

Don't leave him, even for a bathroom break.

He's your responsibility.

Pineda, go and call the police, and forensics,

- to report this. - Yes, sir.

Detective.

BOGOTÁ DISTRICT ATTORNEY INTERROGATION ROOM

J.J. Velásquez is no newcomer.

I know perfectly well who John Jairo Velásquez Vásquez is.

Well then, you must also know perfectly well...

that I'm not asking for much.

You're not asking for much...

but it is more than I'm allowed to negotiate.

Look, it's very clear to me.

What you need is for me to testify against J.J. Velásquez

before the judge decides his sentence.

That's worth more than your offer.

You haven't earned nothing here.

In here, if you snooze, you lose.

Save yourself a trip to a U.S. prison.

Take the deal we're offering you, or you will be left with nothing.

We need to operate immediately.

Officials claim that a journalist and former treasurer

of President Sampedro's campaign Tiago Medel,

has made a deal with the prosecution.

And would be willing to reveal that said campaign

was financed with money from drug trafficking.

Explain to me how the hell this happened.

How could you let Medel get out of prison alive?

Huh?

That bastard J.J. screwed us over, brother.

But don't worry, I'll pay a visit to Medel.

I'm already on it, bro.

You're already on it?

What good would that do?

He already talked.

Are you sure, brother?

I got first-hand confirmation.

And from the look of things, Sampedro will go down.

That fucker J.J. screwed us, brother.

You screwed us, Urrego.

You screwed us, because you were in charge of that idiot.

You screwed up, bro. Badly.

If the president thing falls through,

we can't block extradition.

Don't you get it?

Listen to me for a moment, brother.

There's something I want to explain.

Don't tell me shit,

it's fucking useless now!

And listen to me.

Listen well.

Forget you were ever a part of

the tough guys from the Valle cartel.

That's what you get

for being such an incompetent dog.

What are you looking at?

TIAGO MEDEL TREASURER, SAMPEDRO PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

You're already home.

You're safe here.

Alejo, can I ask for a favor?

Yes, anything.

- Can I have a hug? - Of course.

Of course.

Everything's ready!

My friend.

Things are happening for us.

Romero and his friends are screwed. You and I are going to celebrate.

- We're on way up! - On the way up, bro.

And that's nothing.

If those cop bastards didn't screw up that Néstor job,

we would have made a ton of money.

You know what? Relax.

Look, we're alive.

We're free.

We're on a roll. We don't need anything else.

Escobar's planner, my friend.

We will need that planner.

Oh, no way. Wait it out.

After they catch the Romeros we'll find partners everywhere.

Wait it out you say.

Wait for what, bro?

Those dudes are already so down and screwed that...

But we can screw them even more. And I'll make sure to bury them.

The operation is going to go well. Don't worry.

I hope this place has improved by 200 percent by my next visit.

Understood?

Understood, Díaz?

Yes, sir.

Come in!

What is it, Clemente?

Did they fire you?

They didn't, but I have some dignity.

I'm drafting my resignation letter.

Just like that?

As if it was nothing.

You're giving up just like that?

I'm surprised.

Don't be.

Two dead men, a shootout.

- This is getting out of hand. - You know what?

After that speech you gave

even I believed you could save Capital Prison.

I intended to.

But I'm alone.

I can only count on you.

Do what you want.

I just ask that you think about it a little longer.

If you hand in that letter and go out the door,

the next day they'll appoint someone more corrupt than Bejarano.

What shall I do? Tell me.

I have no idea.

But for now,

don't speak so much.

Clemente, you deserve the job you have.

Buckle up like the man you are.

You're this prison's warden.

Prove it.

Everything okay, lieutenant?

Fine, Moreno.

Any news?

No news, lieutenant.

Go ahead, Moreno.

Good night.

And to you, lieutenant. Excuse me.

Stay still. The stitches will loosen.

I said stay still. Shall I call the nurse to sedate you?

Look at the state I'm in.

I'm as helpless as ever.

You want to earn some money?

Help me out.

Tell me what I can do.

Get me a phone.

A phone?

BOGOTÁ DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Your Honor.

I'm sorry to approach you like this.

I came all the way up here to see this evidence.

What's this about?

This is the prosecution's evidence against Mr. John Jairo Velásquez Vásquez.

Here are the crimes he didn't confess to in the preliminary statements.

We also have testimony from one of Pablo Escobar's partners,

Mr. Néstor Pereira.

Yeah...

but didn't that gentleman make a deal with the prosecution?

Of course. Everything is in order.

But here we have a problem with the procedure.

You see, the deadline to present evidence is past due.

With all due respect,

I am asking you to, please, accept this evidence.

This is no ordinary criminal.

We're talking about John Jairo Velásquez Vásquez.

But that's the law.

I cannot apply it differently depending on this guy or that guy.

Seven years.

That's all the time the worst criminal in the country will do.

Please, your Honor,

you and I both know that is not justice.

That's the law.

It might not be fair, but it's the law.

Detective, please, don't insist.

Where is John?

Life is strange, isn't it?

- We meet again. - Where is John Jairo?

Come here, wait, wait.

Olaya, leave us alone, please.

Look, these are not visiting hours. Come back later.

I need to know how my husband is.

I'm not authorized to give you that information.

Please.

Come back later with a warrant from the National Prisons Director.

There's nothing you can do.

Nothing?

Are you sure?

I won't risk my career for a hand-out.

This is no hand-out.

You need to learn how to count.

Come then.

Want to come in?

- Can I search you first? - Search me?

- It's a matter of security. - What security?

Just security, I told you.

I'm visiting my husband, and I have to deal with security?

I have to.

Excuse me.

You're not going in with guns, right?

Or drugs, maybe?

Mmm?

Let's just say you're clean.

Go in, please.

Excuse me.

Darling, what happened to you?

- Darling. - Are you all right?

- I am. - You are?

How are you? Look at you. What did they do to you?

I'm fine, darling, I'm fine.

Fine, John? Look at where you are.

Is this really necessary?

What's this nonsense? Oh, no!

- Have they been good to you? - Listen to me.

I'm all right.

Calm down for a second.

Listen to me.

I'm not in a safe place.

I need you to find Caspa.

Tell him I need him here to watch out for me.

They can come and fuck me up any moment.

I'll find him later.

Let's send him a message. I won't leave you.

- How could I leave you? - Listen...

If you stay here, they'll kill us.

You know how it is.

This is bullshit.

I don't want to leave.

CAPITAL PRISON

Door!

Cooperate, everyone in formation.

Look, Piojito.

As they say in Bogotá, everyone is just dandy here, bro.

Find out what's going on.

All good, boss. I'll get right on it.

Noguera.

Tell me something.

They didn't get us out here for soccer, right?

No, it's all fine, relax.

I need you to search every corner.

We'll go in later and tear this place apart.

Whatever it takes.

Door, sir.

Every brick, every hole, sir.

Don't let anything get past you.

Open this door.

You two, check this over here.

Zafra, check this bed.

Get the cases off those pillows, everything laying around.

Gentlemen, what is...

Go on, get everything they have in there. Get it all out, quick.

That's it.

Okay, gentlemen.

Take out these mattresses.

Don't leave anything unchecked.

Open up this hole, please.

Good, that's it.

That's it.

What do we have there, Dorrego?

Look.

What do we have here, gentlemen?

Let's see.

Get that, get it out.

A little gift.

You have to do things yourself if you want them done well.

Lieutenant, come here. You need to see this.

- Zafra, finish checking in here. - As you wish.

What is it?

Look at this little present.

Oh.

This is a real treasure.