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BILL INITIATIVE

GUERRILLA GENARO VÁZQUEZ ESCAPES FROM IGUALA PENITENTIARY

Save this, Silvia. Please.

Major.

Major.

Good morning, Major.

Has he said anything?

Nothing yet.

Edgardo...

You accepted 14,000 pesos

for letting a guerrilla out of jail?

Fourteen thousand pesos?

Who paid you?

Who?

Corona del Rosal?

If you tell me, this will be over.

Continue.

No...

Yes, Sir.

Juan Ma! Bring the water.

No!

You are done now, you fucking sellout!

MEXICO THE BLOOD OF OUR BROTHERS

THE POLICE AND THE MILITARY KILL THEIR BEST CHILDREN

CHEERS FOR MEXICO

MEXICO 68' A YEAR OF REPRESSION

DON'T DISCUSS MEXICO WITH A RIOT!

A STRANGE ENEMY

I didn't hear you come in.

-Is everything all right? -Yes.

How did it go with the doctor?

You know...

They want to try a new treatment. The usual.

We'll see.

And your article?

It sucks.

I'm blocked.

My deadline ends tomorrow, so I better start writing.

You can have meatballs for dinner.

Just heat them up.

Are you sure everything is OK?

The statements of the guards

and the other prisoners is in there.

The order came from above, Mr. Secretary.

Genaro Vázquez didn't escape without help.

There's the proof.

He got help from the Mayor's office.

Corona del Rosal is still pushing to shut down the NSD.

And this was executed by Pedro Mejía.

Corona del Rosal planned this.

This is precisely your job, and that of the NSD.

To stay ahead and prevent anyone

from creating scandals like this one.

Let's not fool ourselves,

someone inside helped Corona del Rosal.

We already corrected that, Mr. Secretary.

Fernando...

Corona del Rosal is out to get you.

All these mistakes give him material against you.

Keep it up and you'll be out of a job.

If you could talk to the President,

tell him how important

the NSD's work is for the Olympics...

With a photo of a fugitive guerrilla

plastered across every newspaper?

I have no arguments to defend you, Fernando.

With all due respect,

the NSD is under your leadership,

so it's up to the Ministry of the Interior.

If Corona del Rosal wants to shut us down,

it's because he wants to hurt us...

No.

There is no us.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary.

Stop that, Fernanda. It's already sweet enough.

Your food will be here in a minute.

Can I get a seafood cocktail?

I'll be back in a minute.

Your family is out there.

Take it easy, or we'll kill them too.

On the count of three.

...two, three.

Ready.

As you can see,

there's not a single column so all the spectators can have

an unobstructed view, Mr. President.

When will it be finished?

Very soon, Mr. President.

When?

In five weeks.

We have a system so the cameras can shoot under water.

You can see the peepholes there, at the edges.

You have cameras, but you don't have windows.

We are less than three months

away from the inauguration of the Olympics.

Are we going to be ready or not?

Of course we are, Mr. President.

As I was saying, Mr. President,

the vision of architect Ramírez Vázquez...

Isn't it beautiful? It's a wonder.

-With sensors. -Which sensors?

Yes, the structure is beautiful.

General, Pedro Mejía was found dead.

He had a heart attack in a restaurant's bathroom.

Wait for me in the car.

Can we get a photo?

Mayor, please come.

Yes, of course.

Do you know how much this costs?

Millions!

Let's take the photo. Are we all here?

-I'm fine here. -Very well.

Take a look at that...

There's your future president!

Barrientos!

Pedro Mejía was just found dead.

You don't say. I'm sorry to hear that.

He had a heart attack.

They found him in a restaurant's bathroom.

Dear God!

He was 43, healthy.

Heart attacks can be fatal at that age.

He was killed.

I'd be happy to open an investigation.

You knew Pedro Mejía was going to lead the NSD.

He was going to replace you.

These are difficult times.

The Olympics have put a lot of pressure on us.

To put our people at risk

because of your political ambitions...

The NSD is the one putting them at risk.

Who let Genaro Vázquez escape?

That was your mistake.

Your incompetence.

Someone helped that guerrilla escape.

I hear it was your guy, Mejía.

You know well that guerrillas are experts

at covering their tracks.

Excuse me.

Good one! I couldn't reach it.

You're not looking at me.

Having you in front of me

means I already have the upper hand.

Ball!

The purpose of having you in front of me is to get close,

so I know whether you're going to play short or long.

Put yourself there.

If your opponent's behind you,

you don't look at the ball as much.

You look at how he plays,

you learn that, and then you adapt.

Ball!

Thanks for the speech,

but are you talking about racquetball or politics?

Speed counts too, right?

I have to go see Laura. Want to cool off?

Were you letting me win?

Thank you.

Did your mother tell you about Saturday?

Yes. I think I'll go straight to the dinner.

Bring Laura.

We'll see. If not, I'll come alone.

How's the project going?

Good. All good.

Do you want me to call the secretary?

So he can see the project. I think it would be good...

Seriously?

I'm only saying I can call...

Will you continue to fix my problems

with the help of your friends?

Be careful, Enrique! Do not talk to me like that!

And don't treat me like that either, Dad!

Access to the Olympic village will be limited.

There will be two checkpoints by the entrances.

In these three areas, by the stadium,

the Olympic pool and the sports arena,

we will have members of the police and the army.

For the next three months we will run

intelligence operations

to detect any incidents prior to the games.

This is possible thanks to the Department of Defense

in coordination with the Mexico City security team,

under the orders of Attorney General García Rivera.

Thank you, Mayor. Excellent work.

Thank you, Mr. President.

As you can see, Mr. Brundage,

guaranteeing security during the Games is as much a priority

for us, as it is for the International Olympic Committee.

All the government agencies in the country

are working to this end.

Now, Architect Ramírez Vázquez is waiting

to show us the new sports arena.

Mr. Mayor, please, come with us.

Mr. Secretary...

Sorry, but I find it very risky that the NSD

wasn't mentioned in the general security plan...

Major, this is not the time or the place to discuss it.

-Sir... -Mr. Secretary...

Anything you need...

-Mayor. -Sir...

Mr. Secretary. Do you have a minute?

Yes, of course, Fernando.

I came to you because I trust you.

So tell me, how can I help you?

What's the status on the bill to dismantle the NSD?

From what I've heard, the house is still discussing,

but it's likely that it will be voted soon,

during the plenary session.

But you heard the President, security is a priority.

This isn't about security, Fernando.

It's political...

There are vested interests at work.

Do you really think the cabinet

cares about security or the Olympics?

All they want is to look good to the eyes of the president.

The attorney general has always wanted

to absorb the duties of the NSD.

To have more power. That's not news.

Corona del Rosal is backing the move

because he wants to take power away

from the ministry of the interior.

He wants to eliminate your boss.

This has to do with the presidential succession.

You know how it is...

You are chief of staff, you are also a player in the succession.

As is the secretary of state, Echeverría.

Right?

What's the last time you saw Echeverría near the President?

As for me... I'm focusing on my own things,

and looking out for the President, of course.

If anyone's stealing the limelight,

that's Corona del Rosal.

I don't doubt that Corona will push to shut down

the NSD

before the Games.

So you need to be ready.

Thanks, Emilio.

Major.

Come in.

Here you go.

Please.

Hugo brought these capacitors, but I asked him to go

downtown to see if he can find the originals.

Thanks. Go home and get some rest.

-Good night, Major. -Good night.

Excuse me.

VIOLENT DEMONSTRATIONS

IN THE LATIN QUARTER OF PARIS, 596 ARRESTED

Stop watching the ball and focus on the game...

It's not about speed.

Everyone wants to get to the presidency,

and that takes time.

The important thing is to never to leave the play.

Don't allow them to take you out.

Join the one on top...

but not Díaz Ordaz.

He doesn't see it. It's all about the Olympics.

Get close to the next in line, his successor.

Make him need you.

Help him rise, and you'll rise with him.

Just be patient, little by little,

playing the long game.

Nobody will be able to stop you.

Thank you.

The Soviet Union or the U.S.?

Who's going to take home more medals?

The Soviet Union, without a doubt.

For gymnastics.

But they can't beat us in athletics.

All you have is blacks,

and they run like they're being chased down by the cops.

Excuse me.

So...

What do you need, Fernando?

How do you guys feel about president Díaz Ordaz?

He's good. He does his job. Johnson likes him. We do too.

And what about the succession?

Well, that's a question for Díaz Ordaz, right?

He's the one who chooses his successor, right?

It's true, but he tends to follow your lead.

What would you recommend?

It's still early for that,

because in my country there's a lot of confusion...

We're caught up in this Vietnam shit,

and it's not going to end soon.

They've just murdered another Kennedy, and King.

The blacks have the country in chaos.

What we need is to get back control.

In that sense,

I wouldn't be surprised if Johnson

endorsed a military man to be president here.

And we might back such a thing at the CIA too.

Corona del Rosal?

Good cigar...

Courtesy of Fidel.

It's excellent.

He is furious. Did you read it?

There was an attack at a construction site!

How did it get to the press?

We talked to the press office and the Interior Secretary.

No one knows.

We've been working

with the Attorney General's office and the army.

We'll soon have a preliminary report.

The President doesn't give a fuck about your report.

He just ordered me to find the perpetrator

in 24 hours

and deny this fucking story about an attack!

From my office we could start an inquiry...

No. You are being watched because of the Olympics,

and we cannot pass this through the bureaucracy.

We have to solve it quickly before it gets worse...

What about the NSD?

I understand what you need, General.

As well as the President's...

But I'm not sure how can I help when my hands are tied.

And it was you who tied them.

Let's be clear, Fernando. I've always respected your work,

but you have to know how to read the situation.

Everyone is stressed, and there's a lot at stake.

I'm reading the situation very well,

and I understand that what is at stake

is the presidential succession.

It's natural, Fernando,

for all of us to think about our trajectory.

That's what we do, right?

That's why I ask you to think carefully about your future.

I'm thinking about the future,

but that does not distract me from my responsibilities.

No.

Me neither.

What I meant to say...

Is that you and I can help each other.

I need your help.

And I am more than willing to help you,

so you can rise with me.

For now, I want to keep the NSD up and running.

What about the vote in Congress?

It won't go through. I'll take care of it.

I only ask in exchange

that you help me find and arrest whoever

planted that subway bomb, as quickly as possible.

General...

All I want is to continue serving Mexico,

and to see justice served for the men

who lost their lives

in this cowardly attack.

We are on the same page, Fernando.

I need your help.

It's going to be my girl's birthday.

Sure.

Do you want to be her godfather?

Of course!

-Really? -Yes, of course.

My wife is going to be really happy!

Excuse me.

Yes?

NSD.

Gas? The explosion on the subway was caused by a gas pipe...?

-You have to come with me. -Why?

-We will explain. -Where are you taking us?

I mean... Can I change it up a bit?

To spice it up.

"In an unexpected turn of events, it was discovered..."

Publish it as is. On the front page.

What is your name?

Cipriano González Ángeles.

"I, Cipriano González Ángeles

plead guilty

of the crimes I'm charged with.

As my partner and I were caught on the scene."

Don't lower your head, lift it.

One step forward.

That's enough.

You, sit down. You, come.

How long are we going to be here, boss?

Don't complain.

You're going to eat three times a day.

Put this in the file.

Search for related news.

Terrorists, gang members,

chaos, panic in the city. Things like that.

Start making the other one.

Ready.

These two are screwed.

It's fine, right?

SUBWAY EXPLOSION WAS DUE TO A GAS LEAK

Turns out the detainees had a long rap...

We've had our sights on them for a while now.

One is a member of a communist youth group,

and was involved in an attack in Chiapas

in which three people died.

The other belonged to a guerrilla movement

called 41 Years, and had close ties to Arturo Gamiz García.

It wasn't easy, but there you have it.

Well done, Major.

I'll leave it to you to proceed as you see fit.

These are uncertain times.

We can't risk the security of our people.

These two will no longer be a threat.

Good job, Major.

So, I've spoken to my colleagues in Congress.

They are going to be present on Monday at the Chamber,

and that will stop the issue with the NSD.

Thank you. Excuse me.

Honey, coffee is ready!

Coming!

Good morning!

Good morning.

Do you want some papaya?

Yes, please. Pineapple too.

Good morning, Rosalía.

Good morning, Sir.

Come in.

I'm sorry, Dad.

I laid down for a bit and fell asleep.

You stink of alcohol!

-Come on. -Coming, coming...

What happened?

This idiot was asleep out on the street.

What?

What's up, Mom?

What's wrong, Armando?

Go and take a shower. Then apologize to your dad!

That's so mean, Mom...

I stay out in the cold so I don't wake you,

and this is what I get?

You are a lost cause...

Good morning, Mom!

I know. I'll talk to him...

I've been thinking, Fernando...

About what?

Do you trust Corona del Rosal?

Because I don't.

It's very strange that suddenly he wants to help you.

That's how this works.

Why don't you talk to Díaz Ordaz?

Directly...

Our sons are best friends.

Use that as an excuse to get close to him.

And then you talk to him about the NSD.

-Esperanza, please. -What?

The President doesn't give a shit about any of that.

If it doesn't have Olympic rings on it,

he doesn't care.

It would be nice if the Olympics didn't happen.

What?

Nothing.

I'm going to take a shower.

Our appointment to see the house is at noon.

I don't understand

why we have to move to San Jerónimo.

This house is fine.

Where does Echeverría live, honey? And Martínez Manatou?

That's where you want to be, Fernando.

Good morning, Major.

BILL FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE NSD MOVES ON TO THE PLENARY

Let's go to General Corona's office.

Yes, Major.

Are you sure I can't get you anything, Major?

No, thank you.

See you at three, Attorney General.

General.

Major.

Your friends in Congress are not stopping the bill.

It's moving to the plenary vote.

Major...

Do you know what president Calles once said to me?

I was just a kid...

He said: "To be happy

you need to be bad at remembering things."

It's best to forget what isn't useful.

What are you doing here? Is everything alright?

Did something happen at your house?

What's wrong?

They want to get rid of me.

My job, my place. Everything. My entire project.

They know you're loyal and valuable to them.

There's just a lot going on. The Olympics

and the succession...

I'm the one who cleans up the shit!

That's who I am to them.

Anyone can clean up shit!

That's not true. You know that.

You're tired, that's all.

She's right. You're tired.

Corona del Rosal is not the only one.

Rise with someone else.

Fuck up the city for Corona del Rosal,

and rise with someone else.

I love this song...

Remember?

Saint Germain.

-Can you imagine? -What?

That the student protests happened when we were in Paris?

That'd be crazy.

The events in the subway construction site

were isolated and immediately controlled.

So, I'm sorry, Echeverría,

but the presence of the military will be seen

as a sign that Mexico City is out of control.

It was a terrorist attack. Street fights, vandalism...

No, Sir.

All those criminals in our streets. Is that normal?

Mr. President, the atmosphere is tense and the threat is real.

All these isolated incidents

are a bomb that is about to explode on us.

That's enough, gentlemen.

-General? -Mr. President,

I understand Mr. Echeverría's concerns,

but on this particular point and as Secretary of Defense,

I have to agree with the Mayor.

A military presence in our streets is not justified.

Especially not months away from the Olympic Games.

The world is watching us, Mayor.

We do as you say, but you're responsible

for keeping peace and order in the city.

Gentlemen, right now there is just one goal:

October 12th.

After that, you can tear each other apart

to take my job.

Major.

Where are the reports from the National University

and the Polytechnic?

We started with the areas that had the highest crime...

Why would I care if an old lady had her purse stolen

at La Merced?

Come on!

Where are the reports from our people

in the universities?

That's what I'm asking for, for fucks sake!

Here! Here! And here!

I want to know what's going on in every corner of these areas.

These areas!

Get to work.

Do you like these?

I want them like that, but in pink.

A lighter color.

OK, let me get the pink ones.

I am not really sure.

Grab it, you fucker.

What's wrong?

Why do they say those things?

That's how they are nowadays...

Fucking Poly faggots!

Oh, God.

They're wild...

There are gangs fighting here in the Ciudadela...

Major, these are the latest ones...

Leave it there.

-Keep looking. -Yes, Sir.

CONFRONTATION BETWEEN POLYTECHNIC AND UNAM STUDENTS

Once again, Poly and UNAM students going at it.

They will continue to fight when they play soccer,

but you can send your people and make it explode.

Silvia. Call Navarro in, please.

Stay there until the riot police shows up.

What if they arrest us?

Do the usual.

I'll know where to find you if they do.

Make sure your people stays until the end.

Got it?

Got it.

Navarro...

Can I have a cigarette?

Keep them.

Get out of here!

Didn't you want to fight? Come on, faggots!

Over there, dude!

Control your people! Don't let them stop!

Chicarcas! Come on! Help me!

Come here, asshole!

Come on!

Let's go, faggot! Get up!

Come on, fucker!

Hey, Tecocol. These guys.

You wanted to know what the Poly was about!

Come on now, idiots! Come on!

Huevo!

-Set that car on fire! Quickly! -OK!

Move, move!

Come on, riot police. Where the fuck are you?

Where the fuck are you?

Understood. Yes, Sir...

I know.

I know, Mr. President... I know.

We'll take immediate action...

We have no choice.

The President ordered that the disturbance

be immediately contained...

At any cost.

Come on, asshole!

They're finally here.

Quick, take all these sons of a bitches.

Get up, come on.

Come on, faggot! Get up!

Come on, asshole!

Come on, assholes!

Head down. To the ground!

That's correct.

Yes, Sir.

I'll keep you posted.

OK. What can I do for you, Fernando? Tell me.

THE CITY IS OUT OF CONTROL

ASSAULTS ON AUTHORITIES

What's this?

The Ciudadela, Downtown Mexico City.

I can see that, but why am I looking at this?

And this is Paris...

VIOLENT DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE LATIN QUARTER

OF PARIS, 596 ARRESTED

Do you see the similarity?

This is the beginning of your presidential campaign.

If you allow me to help you, you will be

the next president of Mexico.

Why would I need your help, Fernando?

Because otherwise you will lose, and you know it.

Together we can change this.

I'm listening, Major.