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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

We had nothing to do with this.

Because, as you know, we don't like war.

Don't forget it.

Besides, all of our business is family business.

WELCOME TO CALI

From the start, my brother and I gave it our all.

And when we least expected it, the company grew.

Because the business is headed from heaven's branch

to the end of the world.

I assume that's why we're respected everywhere.

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION,

BASED ON THE CHARACTERS OF THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS.

THE FACTS APPEARING HEREIN

ARE A PRODUCT OF THE AUTHORS' IMAGINATIONS.

SOME SITUATIONS, BASED ON REAL FACTS,

HAVE BEEN MODIFIED AND ENHANCED FOR AN AUDIOVISUAL FORMAT.

Every time the people from Cali looked at the sky during Christmas,

they raised their prayers to Christ the Redeemer.

What was certain during those years

was that the city wasn't in the hands of any divinity,

but in the hands of mortals who pulled the strings.

Everyone knew them as the Gentlemen of Cali.

Let's do this. It's nighttime, girls.

How can we help you?

-Do me a favor, Mayerly. -Yes, ma'am.

-Fold the napkins. -Of course.

Rosario, light the candles. Don't start to pray.

Relax, Marlén.

And you, Fabiola, make sure the glasses are very clean.

Oh, girl, the dessert!

Julia! Lola!

I need your approval. Tell me what you think.

Do what you have to do.

No need to put him in a coma, as you know.

Who will be sent to see everything we have loaded at the port?

We can't afford to lose another shipment.

They have evidence against us.

Yes, but it's important to know where the information was leaked.

Leonardo and Emanuel Villegas.

Nacho Sotomayor and Hugo de la Cruz.

To the family, they are prosperous businessmen.

From the outside, the owners of the entire city.

What did we agree on?

We're in a family meeting.

What is so important that it can't wait?

Nonsense. You know, I saw them. Listening to the boss.

CLUB BRISAS

Girlfriend?

Are you really going into that house like that?

Yes, really.

Tonight, I'll have the whole family together to give the great news.

And I'll also be doing all the women there a favor.

Oh, really? What are you going to say?

That you slept with the two brothers, got pregnant,

and that you don't know if it's Leonardo's or Emanuel's?

The pregnancy is irrelevant. There are more important things.

Tonight...

will be an unforgettable night.

One step back. One little step.

Am I okay? Am I good?

-Come here. Wait. -Get in the photo.

Wait a minute. That's good.

-Wait. The gum? -Ready. Get together.

-Smile. -Yes, smile.

There you go.

-Like this? -Yes, Mom. Another one.

Look who's here, sis!

-Sis? -I got here just in time for the photo.

-What's up, my love? -Mom.

We almost left you out.

-You come here too. -Yes. Pose for the photo.

Yes. Come here, buddy. For the photo. Let's take one with everyone.

-Girls, come here. Fabiola. -Let's take one with everyone.

Well, get closer.

Everyone was there.

The women of today, the women of yesterday.

The children, grandchildren.

If you didn't know them, you'd think they were a nice family.

The perfect family.

-Good evening. -Good evening.

Just a minute.

I'd like to make a toast.

To my children.

To the mother of my boys.

To my brothers.

Friends and partners.

And to the most important woman of this house.

Mom.

You know everything we've done to reach this point.

We love you.

For this family, I'd come back to life every time.

-Cheers. -Cheers!

Cheers.

To you. To us.

To the family.

And who are you?

It's a pleasure, ma'am.

Gina Manrique.

What's important isn't who I am but who your sons are.

Who were the Villegas?

Rather, who had they turned into?

To Marlén, her sons were a good breed.

At the end of the day,

she would never stop looking at them with loving eyes.

What she couldn't accept is that they had been led astray for years.

Mom.

What's wrong, Mom?

It all began when Leonardo and Emanuel's father left the house

taking years' worth of their savings.

He's gone.

The truth was the man had gone crazy for a young woman.

Ambitious and ruthless.

What time do you leave?

I still have to serve a few more tables.

How can I get you to perform?

You know how it is here.

Oh, well, no problem.

Look.

There's plenty where this came from.

Marléncita, honestly, if I could, I swear I'd waive the rent.

Fortunately, Amalia, the owner of the house where the family lived,

was a good friend of Marlén's.

She helped them from being homeless.

You have the right to collect.

I just wanted to ask for a few more days to see if I can get more work,

and then I'll pay you everything.

But remember, aside from this month's rent,

Joselín still owes us from last month, okay?

-Don't worry. -I'll wait for you.

God bless you.

What are you drinking, Marléncita?

Nevertheless, Alirio, Amalia's husband,

took a certain interest in Marlén, which wasn't entirely transparent.

And this began to complicate things.

Some work came up today and with this situation,

I can't say no, that's for sure.

You're the kind of woman one needs.

Whatever happens, she's got your back.

-My love, let's dance. -Let's go.

Excuse me.

Marléncita?

You should take a break.

You haven't stopped working since the boys left.

No, I have to work as much as I can.

But you'll end up with no hands.

I'm getting used to it.

Let's go grab a soda. My treat.

I don't have time.

A few minutes break isn't a waste of time, Marléncita.

Besides, don't worry about Amalia.

Anyone would agree that such hard work deserves a cup of coffee.

Let's go.

-Thanks. -Thanks.

The truth is, I won't deny that, it's complicated.

Three little boys, one upstairs alone,

but what can I do, sit around? I can't, so then?

Let me tell you, Marléncita, you're a young, pretty woman.

And if Joselín could make a life elsewhere, why can't you?

I'm going to stay and take care of my boys, that's it.

Look.

I have some cash here. Pay me when they pay you.

No... What are you thinking?

If I had known the invitation was for this, I wouldn't have come.

You can pay Amalia everything you owe her.

How good is it if I pay her and owe you?

No problem, I can wait.

I don't want them to kick you out of the house.

So, don't be silly and let me help you. Here.

These are the other medicines you need to deliver.

Trying to help with the family finances after being abandoned by his father,

Leonardo got a delivery job at Mr. Jimmy's drug store

from their neighborhood.

You won't regret it.

You'll be out of syrup in the morning.

Before then, I'll bring you more. Don't worry.

Being able to make money had a negative effect on Leonardo.

He began to go down the wrong path.

First, it was just a small merchandise theft.

Be careful about breaking the bank.

Then, with Manuel's help,

they change the labels to sell expired medications.

Can we change this three to a five?

This is the best for migraines,

but you have to be careful when using this medication.

The box ran out so he's buying some boxes right now.

Yes, they are authentic.

You can see the date and the name.

And then, selling illegal drugs to addicts on the streets of Cali.

And in the sleazy bars of the nightlife district,

contact with the worst people in town.

Sales have been good this week.

Here's some money for the soccer ball you want so badly.

And while Leonardo assumed the family finances,

their father, after being abandoned by his other woman,

returned home to resolve things.

It doesn't make any sense.

For the sake of our children, get out of here.

But this time, the situation was different

and he had to leave with his tail between his legs.

This is over. It's over.

You no longer exist in this family. It's over!

At night, Leonardo continued meeting friends

who introduced him to harder business.

I'm Ignacio Sotomayor. My friends call me Nacho.

Yesterday, I was told that you like money.

If you stay here, selling pills, when will you leave this place?

In your opinion, what do I need to do?

Man, go to the big businesses. The good ones.

Where are they?

Such questions, Leonardo. On the highways.

Millions of trucks loaded with merchandise are arriving from the port.

The only thing you have to do is dive into the water, and then,

do what you like to do best, man. Count a lot of money.

And if possible, place someone who would risk himself for us first.

Okay. Let's do it, man.

You know what? I know someone who will take the risk for us.

Take me to work with you.

What do you mean to work? What are you saying?

I also want to make money. Do you understand?

I want to do business with you.

Excited for the good results,

the Villegas brothers organized their first gang.

They focused on attacks in public streets.

They were highway robbers for months,

and with the new accomplishments, the family finances improved.

The first hit in this new stage

wasn't the shipment of porcelain and fine crystal.

It was nothing compared to what would come in later.

But there was a reason to celebrate.

They were discovering what they were capable of doing,

and this was just the beginning.

To become rich, you need to start somewhere.

You know how it is. Don't make yourself vulnerable.

Everything is far from the house. Don't trust anyone except me.

During that time, Leonardo met Fabiola.

His first love and the woman who would bear his first child.

You look prettier in uniform.

-What are you doing here? -I was waiting for you.

For me? Why?

I hope you like them.

Marlén didn't hesitate to give them her blessing.

And the couple secured their relationship.

Time passed.

The boys grew and so did the business

along with the tensions that arise when working outside the law.

Nevertheless, Leonardo was always able to maintain things under control.

Leonardo and Fabiola got married,

and the whole family lived together in the house

which the two brothers had bought, thanks to their prosperity.

Fabiola, do me a favor and please eat.

Thinking about the future,

Emanuel went to the university to study law.

...with intent to damage. Otherwise...

Coming!

-Marléncita. -Alirio?

After many years,

Alirio appeared, separated from his wife,

in search of an opportunity with Marlén.

Excuse me.

This is a big, pretty house.

-Well, make yourself at home. -I almost couldn't find you.

You haven't changed at all!

Marléncita, can I just say that...

you haven't changed either.

It's been so long.

Everything seemed to be going well,

until one terrible day, the destiny played its game.

The brothers' gang ended up robbing the Villegas boys' mom, Marlén,

who had gone out for a walk with Alirio.

-Don't move! -No!

-Let's go. -Please don't do anything to us.

-Let us go, please! -What are you going to do to us?

Shut up and drive!

Don't do anything to us! Let us go, please!

Start the car, damn it!

Start the car!

Look straight ahead!

They got us.

Start the car, let's go!

Don't take Alirio! Help!

-Let's go! -No!

Marléncita!

-Get up! -Come on. Move!

-Get up. -Get up. Walk.

Walk!

-What's happening? -Move!

Let's go.

This is the National Police! Don't move or I'll shoot!

I was with my friend, Alirio,

we were just eating coconut and they took him.

-Ma'am... -Alirio!

Marléncita...

Alirio!

Ma'am, you shouldn't be here. Run and take cover!

Don't move! On the ground, don't shoot!

No, son of a bitch!

Guys.

Marlén...

Hey!

You're so smart to understand so much stuff.

No way. Anyone can learn information.

Info, laws, standards, codes.

I can hardly remember the professor's name.

I don't understand why I let my dad convince me

to study law.

Oh, look. So, you're saying that it's your dad's fault.

To put it in your terms, he's the intellectual author.

It's my fault that I couldn't say no.

You need a strong lawyer to defend you.

-Laws amuse me. -Oh, they amuse you?

You're a lost cause. Definitely pure vocation, right?

Yes, a vocation, and on my brother's advice too.

Who is your brother? Tell me.

An important judge? A lawyer?

He's a businessman.

Leonardo is passionate about everything related to law,

and to the people who break it.

My name is Dayana Tirado. It's a pleasure.

Emanuel Villegas.

Why did you shoot? Could you not stay still?

I had to defend myself. Don't you get that it was them or us?

Why did you shoot my mom, you son of a bitch?

What were you thinking? You left her there, alone! Asshole!

Fuck you, Leo. If we had left when we realized it,

-this wouldn't have happened. -It's nobody's fault, remember that.

From the moment we got into that car, everything went wrong.

And you two know it!

-Calm down. -Let him go!

-Calm down, Leo! -Let me go! I need to be with her!

You have to calm down!

If you leave, you'll go straight to jail.

Is that what you want?

For your mom to know that it was you in the car?

Is that what you want?

Mrs. Marléncita will recover.

Let her recover as she should.

Don't bury the whole family, okay?

Mom, I'm here!

Did you make lunch for me?

Hey, sis, your mom isn't here.

Hi, Fabi.

-Where did she go? -To church.

Now? But there's no Mass.

She went to donate some clothing she put together this morning.

Oh, well, I'll go find her.

No, leave her alone. She's having fun with her friends.

Would you rather have lunch?

Attention, listeners of Wake Up Cali.

A large police operative was just recorded in Limonar.

A police officer patrol unit interrupted a carjacking

carried out by three criminals.

The men took two hostages as their shield...

Nobody is safe anywhere.

We're still awaiting further development of the news

since it's uncertain whether there are victims or hostages.

You see how you need to be careful and vigilant?

Alonso.

Alonso...

I'm on top of every news outlet to see if they can identify us

and can find us.

You better pray. If anything happens to my mom, I'll kill you.

Shut up! Don't talk to me. I'm so worked up!

I already told you that I'd kill you!

The Chacos.

That is the name of the criminal gang

made up of a group of men engaged in highway robbery

and carjacking.

The immediate police response foiled the robbery.

Unfortunately, the criminals fled

and a woman was injured.

-Colonel, do you know... -How about we turn it off--

No, leave it on.

No, we don't really know the extent of the injuries

but we're waiting on the medical reports.

Right now, we're waiting on the statement of the other civilian involved,

and, obviously, on the condition of the injured woman

who has been identified as Marlén Ulloa.

-My mom! -Calm down.

It could be someone with the same name.

How can it be someone with the same name?

You told me she was at the church.

Welcome.

Wow.

-Do you like it? -I love it.

-Are you scared? -Scared?

Since you said that your dad has a bad temper,

I need to be cautious. You never know, right?

Don't be ridiculous. He's a bit protective.

Since we've been alone for a long time, but...

Alone? What do you mean?

My mom passed away when I was young.

But I don't like to talk about that. You'll see when you meet him.

He's very sweet. You'll love him.

At first, he'll act angry and then seem hateful.

Look, he's home.

What's up, Dad?

Let me introduce you to my classmate from the university.

I'm Emanuel Villegas. It's nice to meet you.

-Mauricio Tirado, nice to meet you. -It's a pleasure.

Believe it or not, he's the strongest colonel of all.

Really?

It's a pleasure.

Oh, Marléncita.

After so many years without seeing you,

we just ended up here.

I shouldn't have taken you out,

or gotten into that car.

I don't know why I even showed up here.

I should've defended you.

Not let anything happen to you.

Why are we going to lie

if I was more afraid than you?

Don't be so hard on yourself, Mr. Alirio.

Leonardo?

Son, I don't even know what to say.

Everything happened so quickly.

-Your mom was with the police, I... -Yes. No.

I understand.

When things like this happen, we can't do anything.

Can I ask you a favor?

Anything, my son.

Can you leave me alone with my mom?

Of course.

Oh, Mom.

I feel terrible.

I'm the worst son.

Why am I dry, huh?

Honey, a beer for everyone. I have money.

Cheers! Cheers, everyone!

Extra money!

Honestly, although it's serious, it's the only truth.

The only truth here is that the Earth swallowed your dad.

We have to go. We need to move out. Let's go.

Huh? How is she?

She plays hard and loves hard.

Dad.

Come here.

What are you doing here?

-Go home and help your mom. -How? Like you helped her?

Look, I'm going to tell you something.

When you grow up like me,

you'll do what I do.

I have two lady friends.

One who stays at home. That's the mom, who I love a lot,

and the other one here, who I also love.

When I grow up, I don't want to be like you.

What do you want to be? A lawyer, a doctor?

President?

I'll give my mom and my siblings a different life.

Look at you.

You're just a nobody like me.

Just play the hand you're dealt and that's it.

Get out of our house.

Take this money. Use it to smoke if you want.

Spend it on travel,

gambling or playing with your girlfriends.

Do whatever you want.

Where did you get this money from?

Get lost, Dad. Do you understand?

If you need more, let me know, I'll give you whatever you want.

What are you involved in, Leonardo?

Everyone knows you only came home because you ran out of money,

so take advantage of this and get lost.

I promise I won't tell Mom.

Just disappear and leave us alone.

My son.

Are you okay?

What's with that look on your face? I'm still alive, you dummy.

I want to ask for your forgiveness.

With so much going on lately, I've abandoned you.

-Stop with the foolishness. -No, really.

I should have taken better care of you.

To care for you, fetch and carry, to spoil you.

You've done a lot for me and for our family, Leo.

Do you know what breaks my heart?

It's thinking about those boys' mothers.

They live in betrayal...

thinking that their sons leave the house every day to do good things.

To work or to study.

But they leave the house to commit crimes.

So don't make the same mistake.

You have no reason to ask for my forgiveness.

They're the ones who need to ask for my forgiveness.

Stop thinking about that.

About that foolishness.

My dad has been working overseas for a while.

-Where exactly? -In the United States.

He owns an auto repair shop. Thanks.

I bet you travel back and forth to visit him.

No. Actually, because of my studies and quirks of the trade, well,

I haven't been able to.

That's too bad, isn't it?

Because one should always strive to keep his family together.

Yes, of course. Although we've adapted by now.

At home, my older brother is like the father of the family.

What does he do?

He's a businessman.

What kind of business?

-Well... -Dad.

Stop asking so many questions. It's like an interrogation.

Stop? He understands that as a father,

I'm just looking out for my family, right?

Of course.

And now, more than ever, because of the current situation.

Do you know what just happened this morning?

Three criminals escaped us.

The truth is they're winning the fight.

I don't know what to do,

but, also, if we catch them and take them before a judge,

they don't pay much.

Of course, you, young law students.

What would you do if you had three of those types who kill,

steal, and break the law?

Would you punish them immediately or bring them before a judge?

Well, Colonel, according to the law,

the authorities must defend the fundamental rights of everyone.

Regardless of who they are.

"Fundamental rights." Sounds nice, right?

And how about the fundamental rights of the victims?

Of the relatives of those who've been murdered?

Who respects our fundamental rights?

I think the judges decide the punishments, Colonel.

And nobody orders life around.

"Nobody orders life around."

The killers of Dayana's mom didn't think about that.

If I ever have those scoundrels within arm's reach,

I won't be soft on them.

Whatever the law says.

Fabiola, honestly, I don't understand what my mom was doing

with Mr. Alirio.

I don't know, maybe to talk, or go for a walk.

Look how the walk ended.

If she hadn't gone out, this wouldn't have happened.

Look, sis, I know I shouldn't have lied to you,

but neither your mom nor that man knew they were going to end up like this.

What can we do if the city is screwed up?

You can be robbed in the street, in the car, even at Mass.

That's why we can't let our guard down.

What do you mean? So you won't go back to high school

or go out with your friends or whoever you go out with?

-What are you saying to me now? -The solution can't be

to lock yourself up at home until they arrive and knock on the door.

-Good afternoon, sir. -Hello. To the Conquistador clinic.

And don't have an attitude with me now.

You shouldn't have lied to me.

Sir, let's go quickly. We're in a hurry.

I told you he's intense, but he's a good person.

An even-tempered man.

Imagine. He has to be, as a colonel.

Look, you need to relax. He always does the same thing.

At first, he seems angry, but he always ends up relaxing.

Especially if we chat about the things he likes.

-Killing thieves? -What?

I'm sorry, catching criminals and making them pay.

My dad is obsessed with justice, and I get it.

Imagine if that woman was your sister or your mom, what would you do?

No, you're right.

I bet he has experienced painful events to speak so intensely.

Yes, but someday he'll sit down with you

and tell you everything he's had to see and experience.

I'm going to tell you something.

He's very stubborn. And if those three guys escaped today,

I swear he won't stop, until they're caught.

Let me tell you something.

What happened today can't happen again.

I want us to separate our families from all of this.

Cousins, aunts, sisters, moms, pets,

everyone.

Street life is one thing and home life is another.

We need to be careful about what we say and talk about.

I'll repeat myself. Keep our families out of it.

Understood?

They're saying more about us.

They talked about the news,

but there isn't any important information or names.

The only fly in the ointment is this guy.

He's talked too much.

If he continues, we'll have to quiet him down.

No, wait, Nacho, think rationally.

The situation is too recent to stir up the hornet's nest.

Let's wait until the dust settles and then go after who we need to.

You decide.

But it's risky to give someone like him time.

Mom, please remember. Look, a gesture, a signal?

-A freckle, a scar, anything. -Oh, my love, enough.

She's still dizzy.

Leonardo, let her talk.

Mom, please try to remember.

Anything you say can help the police in the investigation.

If I had anything to say, then I'd cooperate, but I...

How am I going to remember? I was more afraid than a cat in the water.

I can't remember anything.

No, Mom, you're right.

Look, you were in the middle of a shootout,

you're not in the frame of mind to see the attacker.

And they had ski masks on. What could I see? Nothing.

You're going to relax now and recover.

We won't talk about the issue anymore.

Nora? Norita?

Come here.

-Are you okay? -We were so afraid.

Honestly, I thought that...

Don't be silly, your mom, in the blink of an eye,

will be walking around at home again.

What happened?

You told me you'd wait for me after school but you weren't there.

I know. I'm sorry, but a job came up for Leonardo and I had to be there.

Guess what, though?

As soon as the school bell rings tomorrow,

I'll be at that door, okay?

Look, it's going to be a problem if they see us.

Don't worry. Relax.

Aren't you tired of hiding all the time?

Oh, Norita.

You know I am, but you know the situation at home.

You know the situation with Leonardo.

But Leonardo has known you since we were kids.

Besides, my mom adores you. Whoever sees us must accept us.

I'll get the house ready, and you, bring everything you know.

What do you mean?

Absences from Administrative Law. Don't scare me.

If you want, I'll cook for you, I'll spoil you,

and I promise, my dad will have absolutely no questions.

What do you mean? I have nothing to hide from the colonel.

Please, let him ask whatever he wants.

My mom is waiting at home and she's kind of sad.

Seriously?

-What happened to her? -She fell down

-and is limping around on one leg. -Say no more! Let's go visit her.

No, we won't be able to focus there.

Why?

How about we go to your house, study, finish this up?

And then I'll go take care of my mom.

Okay, but afterward, let's visit her, okay?

What now? I also need to be taken care of.

Do you think you're the only one who can be questioned?

No, my dear, you're very wrong. Let's go.

Marléncita. Slowly.

Be careful with your leg.

You're always so helpful. Thank you.

What else can one do for the people he loves?

With so much chitchat,

I wasn't able to ask you what happened with Amalia.

I never heard from Amalia again.

The last thing I heard was that she'd sold the house and left Cali.

Is that so?

And you? What about your husband?

His name is Joselín and his last name is Villegas.

Did he have a misunderstanding with the boys?

Did he ask about them again?

Completely out of our family's life.

Did you understand or not?

-Answer me. -Mom, tell him to leave.

Is this why you came back?

To destroy my boys' lives?

Listen to what he's saying. Are you nuts or what?

Come on.

What are you doing here?

Why did you come back?

Do you know why I'm here?

Because I'm going to tell your mom the whole truth.

Because she has the right to know about what happened.

-Tell her. Will you tell her or will I? -What happened?

Tell her!

I paid Dad to leave the house.

You heard him.

I couldn't accept the fact that while you break your back working,

he goes around with other women wasting money.

-No, that's not true. That's a lie! -I saw him, Mom.

That's not true.

Marlén?

These boys are going to make me go grey.

Educate them. You need to educate them.

Say whatever you want.

-But if you come to this house... -Don't touch me.

I'll leave.

And if Leo leaves, I'll go with him, Mom.

Go...

Are you going to let some bums manipulate you?

Don't you realize that you're talking about your sons?

Yes, but it's as if I didn't raise them.

Well, I mean, you're right,

because you aren't a part of their lives.

Do you know why they ran away from you?

Because you're just a name to them.

Marlén, Leonardo paid me off with cash.

And you took it and spent it on a woman.

That's not true, Marlén.

You know what?

They're right.

Why go back to how things were? It's better to leave things as they are.

-Marlén, come here, wait... -No!

I'm not waiting for anything.

This is over. It's over.

You no longer exist in this family. It's over!

Fortunately, we can depend on Leonardo. He has done well with the business.

We have whatever we need.

-The boy grew up so smart. -He's so hard working.

Everything he touches turns to gold.

That boy is talented.

Look at you, Marlén.

-Look who it is. -You can already sit up.

I'm going straight home as quickly as possible.

You're wearing makeup. Mr. Alirio, want some tasty bread?

-Take one. -Well, okay.

Do you want to get some coffee?

Sure, let's go.

Don't I get any?

Sure. Can you eat this? Or will the doctors complain?

Do you mean because of my leg?

Thank you for looking after my mom.

Don't mention it, Leonardo.

I had to make it up to you and your mom.

You don't owe anyone anything.

What's important is that she's okay. My mom is fine.

Nothing else matters. It's in the past.

I heard they called you to answer some questions from the police.

Yes.

The police told me that the interrogation will be this afternoon.

But I really don't know what to say.

I don't remember anything about the horror I experienced.

I think if you appear and talk,

it'll be very dangerous for all of us.

For my mom, for you.

I'm convinced that the criminals already know where we live.

In any event, the police assured me that they are going to protect us.

The police can promise you whatever,

but those criminals have already won the fight.

Otherwise, my mother in the clinic...

and the criminals?

Indifferent.

If you want to look out for yourself and take care of my mom,

forget about that.

Nothing happened.

You're fine. She's fine too.

I thought you weren't coming today.

Know what?

You're still that little girl who struts around the patio like a queen.

Who chased you to take your lunch box.

Well...

Who told you that love always has to start the same way?

No, ma'am.

Have you talked to Leonardo?

You couldn't, Alonso?

Norita, I tried.

I swear by the Lord of Miracles that I tried.

But you know Leonardo's mood.

As soon as I went up to him, he took off.

Why don't we wait for a few days? For the dust to settle.

Are you asking me for more time? Really?

It won't be today or tomorrow, or in one month.

If it isn't one thing, it's something else.

We'll never have the perfect moment

to tell Leonardo that we're together.

Don't be like that, okay?

I'm over it now. You know what? It's better we end this.

Are you breaking up with me, Nora?

You know where I'm coming from.

I can't even tell my friends that I'm with you

because those girls will talk about it

and when Leonardo finds out that we're together, then what?

I know, my love.

But you know how things are with your brother.

With him, it's step by step.

-Little by little, we can't... -My brother...

When did Leonardo become the owner of the world?

Don't be like that. Seriously.

If you really want to be with me, prove it.

Nora?

All right.

Come with me.

If we can't have a life here, we'll go somewhere else.

We'll leave Cali.

Are you serious?

Colonel? The witness never showed up.

I tried to locate him, but no luck.

He's nowhere to be found.

I'm sure he's being threatened.

We need to proceed differently.

We're going to put an end to those criminals whatever it takes.

Relax, you're making me nervous.

"Punishable conduct may be committed by action or by omission.

Whoever has the legal duty to prevent a result belonging

to a typical situation and does not carry it out,

being able to do so,

shall be subject to the punishment in the criminal code."

What does that mean?

It's both good and dangerous.

Because if a judge who is bribed rules a guilty person innocent,

he'll be free to commit the crime as much as he wants.

For one who does not like law, you analyze it rather well.

It's different when you talk about it with someone like you.

Oh, really?

And...

How am I different?

There are people like you

for whom I would repeat the offense as often as necessary.

Colonel.

Excuse me. So sorry to bother you.

I was warned that it was very dangerous to come here, but...

I need to speak to you if you're available, please.

Not too much. That's right.

-There you go. -How's that?

Good.

Mom, I'm not going to tell you again.

I don't want you in the kitchen making breakfast, or sweeping,

mopping, shaking. None of it.

And I'm telling you that I don't want to be treated as a patient.

-No, but you need to watch that leg. -I need to take care of my mental health.

I'm not the type of woman who can be stuck in bed day and night.

-No, sir. -I know. So, then listen to me.

If you take it easy, you'll recover more quickly

and you can manage your business.

What business?

The business I'm going to set up here at home.

You're going to manage it to earn some money.

What?

Are you kidding?

-Is that true? -Yes, I'm going to put you in the garage.

-Doing what? -It's a surprise.

-Do you like that idea? -Of course I do.

So listen to me.

Yes. I'll be careful.

Okay, what are these? How many do you take?

One.

Be careful with all of those things.

They can't have any marks that can be traced.

Don't forget. They will go directly to Mrs. Marléncita's house.

Come on.

Just relax, man.

I've known Marlén for a very long time.

I met her when the boys were still young.

What was the plan that day? What were you doing?

We went out for a coffee and we talked

because it had been a while since we last spoke.

When those guys got into the car, did they give you any instructions?

-Did they say anything to you? -Well, Colonel, they hardly spoke.

At first, they forced us not to look at them.

Anything you remember that could possibly help us?

What were their names or any nicknames, maybe?

Well, Colonel, their faces were covered

and with all the chaos and stress, I... Honestly, I didn't...

-I don't remember. -Any mark?

Anything? A scar? Something that you remember?

Look, Colonel, I'll be frank.

The only thing I remember are the chills I felt

each time they pointed the gun at my head.

Can you tell me about the gun?

I need you to review all recent reports of theft.

We're looking for testimony where someone said

that one of the attackers had a gun

with a figure of the Lord of Miracles on the grip panel.

Right away, Colonel.

Mr. Alirio is available to give a statement if needed.

Copy that, loud and clear.

Nacho!

Everything is ready for pick-up.

I have a plan.

I have some friends waiting in Las Brisas, they're...

Let's go.

Really? Who's going to pack all of this tomorrow morning? You?

I'm good, I'll pass. You go, man.

Stop it. Since when have you become so responsible?

It's not being responsible. It's avoiding problems.

Or avoiding women.

I haven't seen you single in a long time.

-And it's suspicious, don't you think? -Don't start with that crap.

I'm just saying.

Maybe you're being so responsible because you're hiding one?

-Who are your friends? -Oh, man!

They're all amazing! Our type. Soft. Nice buns and big tits.

Come on or they'll lose interest. Get yourself together.

-It's Article 31. -Oh, okay...

It's kinda late for studying, isn't it?

-Oh, yes. -Yes.

Yes, sir. Criminal Law homework takes forever, though.

But we're done for today.

I'll drive you.

Thank you, Colonel, but I can take the bus across the street.

No need.

You're going to walk? There are so many crimes in Cali.

-Come on. -Okay, but what are they going to steal?

The Criminal Code?

Why are you so stubborn?

Listen to my dad.

So we don't have to worry.

Let's go.

This is so good, Fabiola, honestly.

Thanks.

-There's more if you want seconds. -I'd love some, dear.

-Really? Here. -Yes, more soup.

The authorities already have a sketch of one of the attackers.

Thanks to the cooperation of a witness who had the courage to speak,

the authorities now have new clues to go after the Chacos.

Nonsense, nothing ever happens.

I think they're doing their jobs. I trust the police.

Look at my mom's condition.

If they'd been more effective, we'd be in a different situation.

Let me know which one is your house.

Yes, sir. The white one, with the lamp post.

-This one? -This one, yes.

Well, thanks so much for the ride, Colonel.

-Have a good night. -You too.

-See you tomorrow. -Goodbye.

-Is everything okay? -Yes, fine. Okay...

Emanuel?

What are you doing there?

BASED ON THE BOOK

EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Emily Tell