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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.

CLUB BRISAS

Come here and dance, my love.

No, not now. Drink this instead.

I'll get a couple of rooms tonight.

One for us and one for my friend, to see if he wakes up.

So, tell me, why were you parked next door?

I couldn't find the keys. I thought I'd dropped them.

You dropped them at the neighbor's door?

I was looking for them like crazy. You never know, right?

Why weren't you sleeping?

I went for a walk.

You're worried, aren't you?

No...

Let's hope it all blows over quickly.

And where were you?

Trying to finish a project that's getting on my nerves...

You're seeing a girl and you didn't tell me.

Was that necessary?

No, I'm not seeing anyone.

Monogamy doesn't work for me.

Besides, those rich girls at college are shallow.

I don't like that. I like the streets, the danger.

No, no, no. Wait, wait.

I need you to do me a favor.

-Some weird fetish? -No, listen to me.

You have to tell Nacho

I'm the best man you've ever had.

Got it? That there's no client like me.

You gotta make me look good.

Look.

I'll pay you as much as you want.

Alright, boy.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT

Who would ever imagine that someone

would try to assault you?

Such insecurity!

The man had brown eyes. That was the only thing I could see.

He had a ski mask too.

And he kept yelling like crazy, telling me not to look at his face.

No, he was a normal guy.

Suddenly, he pulled a gun out and took my necklace I'd just been gifted.

He was pale, like you.

He had brown hair and a pointy face.

Our Lord of Miracles of Buga.

Sure. How could I forget the day he put a gun to my head?

Until he pulled that gun out,

who would have thought the guy was a thief?

He had a "Our Lord of Miracles" sticker on his gun.

That has to be a sin.

Thanks for coming.

I don't like having to leave my mom,

my brothers, and Fabiolita.

Do you think it's fair I have to miss the baby's birth?

It's not like you'll be leaving your family forever.

Stop talking like you'll never see them again.

I feel like if I leave, they'll never want to see me again.

Look.

If we show your mom and Leonardo

that you left to be okay,

that you won't need anything,

eventually they'll understand.

Norita, Alonsito, how is it going?

-What's up? -I heard about last night.

Can't we talk later?

Tell me the details later.

Deisy already told me the important stuff.

I gotta go, I'm in a hurry. Tiger.

Norita, come here. Norita!

We don't like snitches in Cali. Move. Move!

-There you are. -What?

-For me? -Of course, for you.

This is so beautiful, my God.

-Why? -Because I have a surprise.

Come with me.

-What? Is it Mother's Day? No. -Come here. No, no.

-What are we doing? -Queen of the house.

Come on, close your eyes. I'll let you know, okay?

Trust me.

-Okay. -Follow me.

Straight, straight...

-Do you like it? -Wow...

Change the name if you don't like it. You can do as you please.

Come in.

Look. You can move stuff around, the furniture too...

Just do whatever you want. This is yours.

All of this? It's a lot, my God!

Mom, I told you the day would come

when you wouldn't have to answer to anyone.

It's all so fancy. Where did you get all of this?

From a friend. It had been on my mind for a bit.

León, what can I say?

-Don't say anything. -Thank you, honey!

I'll never be able to repay you.

Repay me? Don't be silly.

Enjoy the business. It's yours.

But you have to promise something.

-Don't scare me like that again. -So silly.

Make some of them disappear and buy others off.

That's how the business worked.

No one was off the hook, not even the house's matron.

You know Nacho, he's a liar.

-You know him. -Yes, I know him,

but apparently I don't know you.

Norita, come here.

I'm sorry.

I did drink a bit yesterday.

But Nacho is the one that ended up

-causing a scene. -So, Deisy doesn't exist?

I didn't say that.

Deisy was there, but nothing happened.

I'm not that dumb, okay?

Sounds like you charmed her, take advantage of that.

What if I had found this out

after leaving my home?

Come here, Nora.

You think I'd make you leave just to give you a bad life?

How could you even think that?

What kind of life could I have with a man

that tells me he loves me

but sleeps around with the first woman he sees?

I don't want to repeat my family's story.

You're doing what my dad used to do to my mom.

I messed with people in sketchy businesses.

They were waiting for us in some town, I didn't know.

They were going to kill us, kill me.

Why did you take everything, then? Savings, clothes, everything.

Because I was dumb and greedy, because they said,

"If you have some money..." Some people had done well.

"If you have some money, you'll multiply it."

That's why I left. To earn more and bring more.

I was dumb.

They kidnapped me.

Look, they took us into the woods.

Sometimes we only ate once a day, sometimes we didn't eat. They hit me.

I would think about my family, my boys,

about what was going on.

I would think about you.

You know what I thought?

Is she better off without me? Is she...

better off...?

Are you better off without me?

It was hard for me too. It's been very rough.

It's been hell, honestly.

What did you think? I was alone with three kids.

Standing up for us, fixing holes, paying debts.

I couldn't sleep at night, thinking you were with another woman

-or maybe dead, who knows... -Hey, no.

Never.

Please.

I'm sorry, Marlén.

Look, let's move forward together, as a family.

Alright?

-Does it hurt? -Yes.

They hit me there.

He said he loved her, kissed her, and left to see another woman.

Why are you comparing us?

You're behaving the same way.

I don't wanna get into a bad situation.

We should break things off.

Nora.

-No, no, no. -What's wrong?

What if my dad comes in?

Are you sure?

Yes. No, no, no...

Enough.

I'll go get the books.

MAURICIO TIRADO HONORS DEGREE

Thanks to the hard work of citizens and authorities,

we've quickly been able to establish

the identity of one of the criminals

who's part of the dangerous gang: the Chacos.

Come here.

What's taking you so long?

I forgot to bring the constitution.

I figured your dad would have one here.

Over there, next to the lamp.

You're a bit blind, huh?

A little, yes. Alright.

Come on.

At this moment, we can't give you more information.

We'll proceed with the capture of this individual.

We're positive that after his capture,

we'll be able to find the rest of the gang.

"The rule of law is created

when every social and state action is sustained by the norms."

Do you agree, Mr. Villegas?

With what? I'm sorry.

Oh, no. Am I wasting my time?

No. I'm sorry. I'm thinking about something else.

-What are you thinking about? -I'm worried about my mom.

Oh... Is she still sick?

Yes, a little. Her leg is really aching.

Why don't you go see her?

No. Let's finish here, then I'll go.

-Okay? -No, no. First things first.

This can wait. But your mom, what's her name?

-Marlén. -Okay, Mrs. Marlén can't wait.

She needs you. Besides, if I were you and my mom needed me,

I would run to see her.

-You're amazing, do you know that? -I know.

Bye.

We'll create a task force and split it into different groups.

We'll send a group to the airport, one to the bus station,

and one to every exit out of Cali.

I want every officer to be able to identify this picture,

as if it were their own mother.

Got it, Colonel.

We'll catch him in one of those places.

This has seaweeds, snail slime...

I've never seen this in Cali. It'll sell like crazy.

We'll make a few brochures so Nora can pass them out at school

and Emanuel at the university. We'll even make Alirio bring people in.

Well, he needs to turn up before we can plan anything with him.

He went to the hospital and that was it.

He vanished.

He might be visiting family or running errands.

Just like that? Without saying anything? No, ma'am.

-No, ma'am. I'm starting to freak out. -Why?

Why? Because those thugs have many reasons

to retaliate.

First of all, they couldn't rob us.

Then, one of them was identified.

But the police are on it.

And bad news spreads faster than good news.

If something happened to him, we would've heard about it.

Stop thinking about such things, because he'll turn up

any minute now.

-Fabiola. -Hmm?

I have the address of the hotel where Alirio is staying.

-So... -No.

No, you saw what happened to us for trying to be sneaky.

Please. I won't be at peace until I hear from him.

-What if Leo comes and I'm not here? -Don't be silly, I'll tell him...

I'll say I sent you to the market or to run errands.

Hmm?

Okay, but cover for me.

I will.

-I'll write down the address. -Okay.

It's our Alonso, my friend.

The police are onto him.

Who told you that?

-Someone I know who's a police officer. -Is he trustworthy?

He's an officer I go to college with,

he's already in my pocket.

He told me the truth. He described him perfectly.

And he said they're looking for him everywhere.

This information is legit, Leonardo.

You know I don't do things halfway.

You know what? Let's use that mole.

Make him look into the colonel.

Friends, enemies, family, wife, kids, dog, everything.

If that man wants to screw us over, we'll get ahead of him.

We can only win the fight by fighting.

How long have you been working for us?

Don't you know you have to be careful?

No one saw me.

Everything I did, I did with you.

We have a snitch, then.

We sold you out to screw ourselves over?

I don't know how they found me!

Because you're a fool!

Enough. Stop this nonsense.

We have to fix this, my friends.

Easy, we could help the cops

and eliminate the problem.

-Do it. Just do it. -Hey, hey!

Let's not lose our cool.

We gotta use our heads, not guns.

Leave it there.

First, we need to get Alonso out of Cali.

Yes, I'll talk to Black so he can help us with that.

Don't show your face anywhere. Not even at the market, okay?

How come? Where are you sending me?

Where would you like to go?

You don't think they'll be expecting that?

That they'll try to catch me on my way out?

Let's just wait a few days, okay?

I'll stay hidden.

Hey, listen.

The colonel will leave no stone unturned.

-You better leave. -Yes, you gotta go.

Leave.

Stay away while there's trouble, you'll come back when the heat dies down.

It's better this way.

-Hey, what happened? -I couldn't find him.

How come? Did you verify the address?

-La Ceiba Hotel, downtown. -Yes, I was just there.

-So? -He left yesterday without his bags

and hasn't been back.

See? Something weird is going on.

No. We don't know that for sure.

You need more proof? He went out and disappeared,

now they saw him leave and he never returned.

There's many options. Maybe he freaked out and left.

Maybe he got kicked out and couldn't return for his things.

No, no. Something doesn't add up, Fabiola.

Alirio and I hadn't seen each other in a while.

We met and that happened. He visited me at the hospital, that's it.

He vanished without notice.

No. He wouldn't do that.

Nora.

What are you doing? You scared me.

We need to talk.

Oh, no. We already talked.

-Nora, Nora... -Let me go.

Leonardo is doing business in Bogotá and he wants me there.

I'm leaving Cali.

Okay, have a nice trip.

It's not just for a few days.

-I probably won't come back. -What? Why?

Because he wants me there the whole time, I can't argue with him.

So, you're here to say goodbye?

I'm here to try one last time, Norita, so you can believe me.

Walk with me and I'll prove

what you're thinking isn't true.

Walk where?

Did you forget they're waiting for me at the house?

Norita, please. I'm being serious.

If you still feel the same way after this,

I'll grab my things and I'll never bother you again.

CLUB BRISAS

Now I can show off in front of Deisy and the girls.

And if you keep behaving, the next gift will be a fridge.

-Really? -Just so you know.

If you are smart and willing when I need you,

-we'll both win. -You can count on me.

-I'm here to serve you. -No, wait, I have to leave.

I thought you were staying to try the radio.

I have work to do, but if I finish early, I'll be back.

Norita, I'm sorry for bringing you here.

I know you shouldn't be here.

Is this where you come every night?

Tell me something. Is this where you met Deisy?

This is where I met her. I only need you to listen to her.

You want me to talk to one of those skanks?

She's the only one who can tell you the truth.

Truth? I won't believe a word she says.

Please, just give me one chance. That's it.

There, I'll be with you in a minute.

Is this the girl you're suffering over?

A radio and whatever else you want.

Wait. What are those two doing here?

-We can ask Deisy. -No, wait, come here.

No, leave me alone.

I'm not your therapist, no.

I get paid to please clients, not to fix problems

-for troubled lovers. -Deisy, I know.

I need your help. Tell the truth to Norita.

Look, the lady here is right.

She has nothing to explain. I shouldn't be here

-listening to this nonsense. -Listen. Wait.

What woman wouldn't like to have such a man chasing after her?

Look, every night, this place you desperately want to leave

gets filled with men that swear they love their wives,

but they forget all about it after a few drinks.

They end up in our beds.

But this young man... He's something else.

And I'm not saying he's perfect

or that you should marry him.

But this one... I'll tell you something.

He's the only one that never dared to touch me.

Right? The only one.

I don't know if that's because he's dumb or in love.

You two will have to figure that out. I don't wanna be involved.

Daddy! Where is he?

Nora. Norita!

Nora, talk to me.

What else can I do to prove I only want to be with you?

Nothing, Alonso. Don't do anything else.

So, you still believe Nacho?

Look, I don't believe Nacho, or Deisy or you.

I don't want to talk to anyone else

and I don't want to discuss this anymore, okay?

The only truth here is that I want to be calm and happy.

It scares me to think the person I love thinks I'm stupid.

Why do you think I'm doing all of this?

Just to mess with you?

If it was like that,

I'd have taken the chance your brother gave me

and I'd have gone far away by myself.

But I'm giving you everything.

And I'm asking for the same in return.

I want a life with you.

Stop thinking such terrible things.

If you don't, I'll have to leave by myself...

and we'll be over.

He's a traitor. He's a backstabber.

We should set him up for the police to take him.

He acts all innocent while he's messing around with Norita.

He even shares a table with all of you.

Villegas!

Don't tell me you're skipping class.

So?

You know what happens if you're late.

Did you tell your mom I don't like mango juice?

Leave me alone, Alonso.

Give it back to me. Give it to me!

It keeps getting worse.

Leo, Leo, wait.

Let it go. You'll get in trouble.

I promise Alonso won't steal from me again.

Look, Norita.

If someone messes with you, they mess with me.

Yes, but I'm over it.

But it will happen again.

Don't you see? He did it once and he'll do it again.

People like that, smartasses,

need to be taught a lesson.

What do you want for lunch tomorrow?

I swear I won't mess with your sister again.

Don't lie, you clown. Take off your shirt.

Let me go, please.

Did you hear me? Take off your shirt!

If you open your mouth, you know what's coming to you.

Tell me, how should I make him talk?

The hard way or the harder way?

Talk to the girl from Las Brisas, she can help us.

We'll throw a goodbye party.

Catching that criminal won't be easy.

But I have my best men working on it.

Colonel, may I ask why there's so much interest in that man?

Why so much interest? Why do you think, man?

Because it's part of our job.

To lock up criminals, yes?

Let me ask you...

Why so much interest in that case?

You're always asking about the Chacos.

Well, as a future lawyer, it's my job...

to learn about theft modalities and those committing crimes.

Not everyone has the chance to sit and talk

-with a colonel about these things. -Yes.

Since you're learning how things work in the city,

let me tell you one thing.

Officers do what they do for two reasons: honor and ambition.

Honor is the satisfaction of a job well done,

knowing that the criminal didn't win.

That energizes us.

Ambition is the healthy competition among peers.

I've been in this institution for many years.

When I retire, I'll do it with the highest rank possible.

As a general.

We don't know.

Anyway, to achieve that, I need results.

Catching that man gets me closer to my objective.

We all have reasons to do things, right?

Behind everything we do or say, there's something.

Of course.

Mauricio Tirado Montes. He's been a colonel for four years.

He's got two Intelligence awards and an honorable mention

for serving the country.

He had an enemy in the Army, but he was transferred

-to Bucaramanga's battalion. -And his family?

Widower. His wife died under suspicious circumstances.

And his kids?

Wait, man, before messing with his family,

there's another way to get rid of him... Just like this.

The guy is after a promotion.

If he becomes a general, he'll likely be transferred.

They might even send him abroad.

So, he's a show-off?

Exactly. He's trying to score some points.

Alright.

So, according to you,

if he gets results, the cops will leave us alone?

Besides, what kind of general is going to waste his time

on low-level thieves?

Let's speed up that promotion, then, shall we?

Watch the plantains!

-They won't get burned. -Let me help you.

"Let me help you." Sure, you haven't lifted a finger.

So silly!

Let's see those glasses.

-Over here. -Thank you.

Mom, what are we doing for Nora's graduation?

Yes, let's do something.

What shall we do?

A small gathering?

You can invite your friends, your boyfriend.

She has no time for boyfriends.

-Hey... -What?

No, I don't have time for such nonsense.

Okay...

Well, when you do have one, you have to introduce him to me first.

In that case, Emanuel has to introduce us

to all the girls he's dating.

You know me. I'm a gentleman.

-One at a time. -You must like at least one.

I like to look around, but I haven't found...

Well, my queen.

That's fine, right? We can't just

throw ourselves at the first...

Excuse me?

There are exceptions, sweetie.

We have to choose right.

I wonder what happened to Alirio, he's still missing.

He had a big scare, who knows.

What's that smell?

-Mommy! -Fabiolita!

-I told you! -Sit, I'll go...

Hand me the juice, please.

Here are the tickets. We're going to Pasto by bus.

From there to Ipiales and then to Ecuador.

To Ecuador?

Yes.

Sweetie, if we stay here,

your brother will find us in no time.

Keep in mind I'm a minor,

it'll be hard to get me out of the country.

Did you bring what I told you?

Yes, but I don't know what you want it for.

This is what I needed.

I know someone that can help us.

This whole thing terrifies me.

And that's normal. But you'll just have to trust me.

Go to school, as usual. Like every day.

Bring a change of clothes, I'll pick you up.

So, once we're in Ecuador, what are we going to do?

I already spoke with some relatives, they'll help us for a while.

You think they'll forgive me?

Or that at some point I'll be able to talk to my mom

and everything will be okay?

Look, sweetie...

your mom put up with your dad for a long time out of love.

Fabiola left the house, Leonardo is going to be a dad,

and Emanuel has done or will do things no one knows about.

When we're in love, we do anything for the person we love.

That's what we are doing.

Relax. Everything's going to be okay.

Look closely. Have you seen him?

-I don't know him. -You sure?

-I don't know him. -And you?

-Don't know him. -Have a good day.

How are you, ladies? Gentleman, my pleasure.

We're looking for this person. Male, medium build,

skinny, hmm? He dresses quite well.

You may have seen him at a nightclub,

-bar, park close by. -No.

Are you sure?

None of you?

And you?

You sure?

When we got kicked out of school you told me that no matter what,

a mother never stops loving her children.

Today I hope that's true.

That, after what I'm about to do, you can forgive me.

And most of all, that you'll still love me.

You gave us everything.

But Leonardo, in his eagerness to protect us, took away our freedom.

He became a controlling father,

he has us all on a tight leash.

I know he does it out of love, to take care of us,

but I need to live my life. Go out there and make mistakes.

I hope Leonardo understands too, and that he can forgive me.

STUDENT I.D. NORA VILLEGAS

Hey, Alonso.

-What? -Leave that there, we gotta go.

Leonardo needs to talk to us.

Talk about what?

I don't know, he sent a car to pick us up.

Do you think the cops learned more about me?

No idea, but we gotta go.

The sooner we get there, the sooner we'll know.

-Walk. -Yes, okay.

Come on.

Nacho, are you sure he said to meet him here?

I'm completely sure. Stop asking questions. Relax.

-Give me your hands. -What?

-Stay still. -No, wait.

What are you doing, Nacho? No, wait. What?

Stay still.

No, Nacho, wait. What are you...?

Did you think I was gonna let you go just like that?

Leo.

No, Leo, wait. Relax. We already talked about this.

Leo, please. Leo, don't do anything. Leo.

Leo, please.

You shit your pants, huh?

This is so you won't forget about us, no matter how far away you are.

Ladies, there you have him, tied up.

Did you see his face?

He almost peed himself.

Promise me that'll be the first thing

the baby will wear when it's born.

This is the baby's very first outfit.

-Do you like it? -It's beautiful.

I bought a white one because we don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet...

No, it's perfect. Look at the size, sis.

Fabi, could you do me a favor?

As soon as it's born, could you tell the baby I love them

and wanted to see them since they were in your belly?

Why don't you tell them yourself?

No, you know how small kids are, right?

They pay more attention to what their moms say.

No, ma'am. They'll listen to anyone who talks to them with love.

So, stop making excuses, you'll have access to the baby

24 hours a day.

You thought you'd avoid helping me with their bottle at night?

No, ma'am.

I wouldn't want to miss a single moment of this baby's life.

You won't miss anything, stop the nonsense.

Look at this, sis.

Why are you so rattled?

Don't be shy.

That's it, look.

Life's like a circle, isn't it?

It returns to the same point, over and over again.

How did you and I meet?

When I tied you to a chair in school.

Now, look. We're in the same spot.

You there and me in front of you. We're missing Emanuel and Norita.

Why are you talking like we won't see each other again?

Farewells make me nostalgic.

It's one of those things.

Plus, who knows what will happen? You know?

And you became like a brother to me.

An important member of the family. Everyone at the house loves you.

Even Norita, who couldn't stand you.

You know I think of you as family too.

I'm very grateful for everything you've done for me.

I know, man. I know. I'm grateful too.

I trust you completely.

Everything's going to be okay.

I'll miss you, you son of a bitch.

Drink one for the family.

-Come on. -Let's see it.

Drink it. What? Are you scared?

Come on, open your mouth.

-Come on. -No.

That's it! Very good.

Now you'll drink this one for friendship. For friendship...

-Let's see it. -Come on.

Look. Another one. That's it, for friendship.

That's it!

Hey! Have some lime to help with that.

Come on. No.

Have some lime to help with that.

The law was clear. Whoever couldn't keep their word,

whoever messed with the family, had to pay.

You know what to do.

Be careful.

Here's half.

I'll give you the rest when you finish your task.

Don't worry, I won't fail you.

I'm leaving, Mommy.

Hmm. Behave, okay?

Straight to the house.

Bye, then.

What's with the outburst of love?

My feelings are all over the place this morning.

Maybe you're on your period. Go, sweetie.

Hello?

-Who is this? -The young man you're looking for,

the one from the Identi-Kit you had in Acevedo Park,

he's at Las Brisas, nearby.

Hey.

How's the party boy doing?

I have a message for you.

If you say you don't work alone, if you give any names...

your family is screwed.

You were the one who called, miss?

Yes, sir.

Rodríguez.

This is his gun.

Alonso Torres, you're under arrest

on charges of theft and attempted kidnapping.

Thank you, ma'am. Let's proceed.

That's it.

Alonso Torres, member of the gang called the Chacos,

was captured in a raid by the Cali police.

This dangerous gang has the people of Cali on high alert.

This capture was possible thanks to an informant.

What information did they provide, Colonel?

They gave us key information to find the criminal.

The investigation carried out

by National Police Intelligence

hadn't been successful because the members of this gang...

My God. Tell me it's not true.

How can Alonsito be part of the gang that almost killed me?

-My God! -This has to be a mistake.

Oh, my God!

Leonardo, come here.

The horror. Take a look at this.

Alonsito is a criminal?

The police gathered enough information

between all the people that fell victim

to this dangerous gang of thieves known as the Chacos.

This is all the criminal had, Colonel.

He hasn't said a word so far.

He claims he doesn't understand what's happening.

And that he doesn't know anything about the Chacos.

He's trained to protect them.

And he was getting ready to flee.

Who was he gonna run away with? Who's this Nora?

Precisely, Colonel. We found this I.D. among his things.

She's a minor.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Paz Romero