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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.

Gabriel, come.

-Why are you hiding? -Let me go.

Why are you hiding?

I don't deal with criminals.

What do you mean? Calm down.

Tell me what's going on.

There they are, safe and sound.

Everything turned out as planned.

Very good.

Very good.

Look, for you.

For your excellent work.

Mr. Leonardo, thank you very much.

When things are done well, they deserve compensation.

Remember I don't forget my friends.

What's next on the list?

I'm ready to work, just tell me.

Relax.

Continue with your work.

I'll let you know when I need you.

For now, enjoy the cash.

Go out with a friend, buy yourself some clothing.

But don't boast.

Don't show off. Put it away.

Relax.

Thanks again.

Thank you.

I'm really happy to have you back with us.

Oh, Hugo de la Cruz, yes.

That's the guy who Leonardo was leaving my house with.

What's up with him?

Why are you so nervous?

That guy is a jerk.

What do you mean? What are you trying to say?

You need to be careful with him,

because behind all the cologne and elegance,

there's a very dangerous guy.

Listen to me, be careful.

And don't call me again, please.

And don't tell anyone that you met me.

If that guy finds out, I'm fucked.

Do you understand?

I don't. What are you saying?

I'll sum it up like this.

Playing for Pan American was the worst thing ever.

Are you going to see the high-fliers today?

One.

Can you imagine me with both?

That would be chaotic!

That would be an outrage.

Tell me you're not doing what I think you're doing.

Are you dating both brothers?

Yes.

But let me explain something to you.

I didn't come to them. They came to me.

You know those people don't take no for an answer.

I don't know.

But lying to them seems dangerous.

You need to be careful.

You get they're very powerful?

And easy.

If you saw how they look at me.

They give me these glances.

Besides, they spoil me,

give me presents.

I should enjoy my moment of glory, shouldn't I?

Yes, but they'll become aware.

They're brothers. They're always together.

Obviously, they'll realize.

-Then what? -It's not my problem.

They'll need to figure it out.

So if they like me so much,

let them pay, right?

Yes.

Of course.

Don't tell me it's another date.

More jealousy and questioning?

Please, no more.

If it's not Dayana, then who is it?

I don't know what's gotten into your head.

But you're driving me nuts with this fantasy.

I saw you. You were with two women, Emanuel.

-Where? -In the cards.

-Oh, in the cards. -Yes.

Why don't you go take care of Raquel?

Get rid of all the nonsense in your head, really.

Do you realize that things do change?

Those same cards where you were looking for an answer a while ago,

are now a waste of time, nonsense.

You're obsessed, Rosario.

You insist on living among ghosts that aren't there.

If you want an answer, here's one.

Yes, there are two women.

You and Raquel.

Stop seeing and believing things that aren't there.

I'm very worried about Gabriel.

He wasn't doing well,

at all.

The worst of all is I don't know how to help him.

What did he tell you?

He only mentioned Hugo, but he was scared shitless.

Look, Fede. You know I've never liked Leonardo.

I'm not jealous,

like your mom or Leonardo wants you to believe,

it's because...

I don't trust him or the people around him.

What do you think of Hugo?

Hugo, Leonardo, everyone working with them...

I don't like any of them. You know why?

I don't like people who solve everything with money, influence.

Do you think

Hugo is capable of harming Gabriel?

I don't know.

We don't have evidence, but...

But I'm sure that if they feel threatened,

they'll corner you.

Like they did with me.

Leonardo?

Leonardo did nothing to you.

Physically.

But he helped your mom a lot

with money, attorneys, houses, with...

many things, and...

He managed to hurt me emotionally, do you know why?

Because he got what he wanted.

To distance you from me.

Dad, I never stopped loving you.

You are and will continue to be my dad.

You know I love you, Fede.

I know you're too intelligent, too sensible.

Look.

Everyone knows that Leonardo and all of his friends

do whatever it takes to reach their goals.

They don't care about stepping on anyone.

Today it was Gabriel.

Tomorrow it could be anyone,

including you.

I want you to be safe.

If anything happened to you, I'd die.

That's why I want you to come with me. Come on.

Quit the team.

Leave that behind and come with me.

What's up?

You weren't here last night.

-Last night? -Yes.

My love, yesterday

I was dealing with a lot of problems,

looking for money.

I won't ruin the night with my problems. Relax.

Wait a minute.

Tell me what happened.

Looking for money with whom and for whom?

Some lenders from the neighborhood.

They could seize my house.

Lenders?

Don't mess with those people.

So? I need that money.

What's more, I'll work triple shifts and serve more customers.

No.

Look.

Tomorrow, give the money back to those people.

When you need something, tell me and only me. How much is it?

No, I'm sorry, but I can't take this money.

-No. -No!

How will I pay you back?

Who said I was going to charge you?

You don't need to beg anyone for anything.

Or throw yourself at anyone.

Thank you so much, really.

I don't know what I did so well in this life

to get you for an angel.

I like this song a lot.

I'm glad.

Ever since the first time I heard it,

I always thought I'd find the perfect woman to dedicate it to.

I bet you never imagined you'd find her

among remedies, invoices,

or accounting books, right?

Honestly, I never thought I'd find a girlfriend in this place.

But life always surprises you.

Fer, no offense,

I'm not sure about being a couple.

Are you afraid of commitment?

No, but every time I've had a boyfriend,

everything turned upside down.

Know what? Today I'm going to make a vow to you.

I'm going to vow today before all these accounting books,

with the penicillin and the cough syrup as witnesses,

before the Low-Cost logo,

that you and I...

Listen carefully, we'll never be boyfriend and girlfriend, okay?

That's enough.

NEW YORK

Long time no see.

Ever since the time

when I had to sanction you for illegal protocol.

That's water under the bridge.

I assure you that I've worked on correcting my mistake

and demonstrating my commitment to the institution.

That's just what I wanted to know.

If your level of commitment

is enough to follow orders from your superiors to the letter.

A good officer is always willing to comply with orders.

I'm so happy to hear that.

Because from now on,

you're transferred to the anti-narcotics unit.

Welcome.

From this office, we'll end the plague

that's destroying our society.

Drugs.

I'm going to be working by your side?

That's right.

From this moment on,

your mission is to fight these traffickers from this office.

Are you willing to do it?

Are you willing to confront those people poisoning us

with that white powder?

How's the father of the team's star?

I'm doing well, thanks for asking.

I came to talk about Fede.

He's been worried lately.

-Oh, really? -Yes.

But he's running very well.

He's improved his shooting.

And he makes excellent passes, I don't get why he's worried.

It's not really about that.

The kid plays really well.

But as you know, he's a close friend of Gabriel's,

and as far as I know the boy has left the team.

So he's worried, and he asks me,

"Dad, what can I do for my friend? How can I help him?"

Understand?

Look, tell your son it's best to leave him alone.

Poor Gabriel is a difficult kid.

He's a rotten apple.

He was going to end up ruining the rest of the team.

That couldn't happen.

Incredible, right?

I mean, it's incredible because I find it hard to believe.

I've met Gabriel.

Are you sure he's like that?

I'm not the one saying it.

-He said it himself. -Right.

I think the situation is clear to the city and to the authorities.

Now, if the boy is depressed, that's normal.

He lost his career.

I can't take responsibility for that.

Of course not. Why would you?

The poor kid must be struggling. He ruined his career.

Look, that's exactly what I wanted to say to you, man.

I know Gabriel.

He's good friends with Federico.

I'm telling you. And that kid...

He shouldn't have... What's more!

We think he's possibly being influenced by other people. Understand?

"We think"? Who are "we"?

-Did Gabriel speak to you? -No.

I mean Federico and I.

Like I said, man. Federico likes the kid a lot.

He wants to help him.

I'll give you some advice.

Mind your own business.

The day Federico has a problem,

I'll be happy to help, no problem.

In the meantime,

don't tarnish Pan American's good reputation.

Otherwise, you'll be sued for slander.

And possibly for other things.

For a boy who doesn't respect authority

and who always has a relative covering for him,

the best thing is to transfer him, Mrs. Fabiola.

Ibagué, Zipaquirá, and Villao

are the options with military schools.

The superiors there are known for not having

any kind of consideration with the students, Mrs. Fabiola.

Yes, sir, I know what he did was bad,

but it wasn't that serious.

I'll review the transfer issue.

Thanks for your time. I'll call you later.

Hello?

He's messing around more than necessary.

Seems like Mayerly's ex never minds his own business.

I've had it!

Enough!

He's been a bother for years. What now?

All because of that brat Gabriel, Fede's friend.

Look, Leonardo.

You know how important Pan American is to me.

I won't let any snob

come and stand in my way.

I know. Emanuel, don't worry.

I'll talk to Federico, and send a message to his dad.

Do as you please with the rest, but leave the boy to me.

Checkmate.

No, Leo, I'll give you a rematch.

Great.

Cool, but let me ask you a favor first.

I want you to stay away from that kid at the club.

The one giving out water with stimulants.

Leo, Gabriel is my friend, and I really think

-what happened-- -He asked for it.

That boy is a troublemaker,

I'm telling you.

-You don't know him. -I heard it on the radio.

And I heard enough to know what class of person he is.

You know what?

They might have been forced to say it.

Or threatened.

What? No, sir.

He thought himself too clever and it backfired on him.

Gabriel was by far the best player under 20.

There, when ambition is more important than talent.

Well, I don't know.

I don't think a kid like him

would cut short a career so blindly.

There have been cases. A few.

Very talented people who have everything to be successful.

They ruin their lives over stupid stuff.

Trust me.

I don't want to see him near you or this house.

Those people's negative vibes are infectious.

I'm telling you.

I have another favor to ask.

Talk to your dad.

Tell him to focus on his patients, on his practice.

Showing up at my brother's to complain was not right.

Okay.

The rematch.

CALI - DAYS LATER

Well, gentlemen, as you can see here,

Alonso kept his word, and took care of the trip to California.

So, what are we going to do?

We'll seize the opportunity. We know the new route works.

We'll triple our shipments.

What?

Wait, Leonardo.

I'm really happy the business is doing well,

I am.

But the thing is how we'll deal with all of this.

-Easily. -It's true.

Laundering all this money will be complicated.

The Community Bank won't be enough to safeguard this money.

-We may get caught. -Don't worry about that.

I just bought a safe box big enough

to hide and move all the money we make from now on.

-A safe box? What? -Yes, sir.

From this moment on,

we're the owners of the Intercontinental Bank of Panama.

What does that mean?

From now on,

everything those gringos snort

will be moved through their own bank networks.

They inhale our products, and launder our money.

-Something like that. -Simply put, a tricky business.

A bitchy business.

You just said it.

Drugs are moved by the network in South America

and enter the country via different East Coast ports.

The goods land in the Everglades, in Florida.

We assume they also use the other coast,

along with clandestine runways, and especially,

the border with Mexico.

These guys are very sly.

They camouflage the alkaloid in objects like coffins, newspapers.

Your mission is to bring me names.

Report any suspicious movements to me.

These guys must have contacts in this country.

People who've sold out.

Partners. Traitors.

I want the names of all the criminals

who are helping fill this country with drugs.

What's up, Gabrielito?

-I did what you asked me to do. -Shut up.

Get in.

-What-- -Get in!

This is for stirring up the hornet's nest.

Fabián told me he got his bad habits from you.

Fabián is a difficult boy. He's a handful.

And I must admit this, I haven't been able to control him.

Well, Leonardo, it's never too late to discipline your child, right?

I know.

But believe me, I don't know what else to do with him.

I think he's determined

to show me that I can't change his mind.

Then you need to know

what he's learning here at home.

If that's the example you're setting...

I'm no saint, you know?

But I've made an effort

so Fabián and everyone know that home means family.

If there's family, everything else does not matter.

To me, family comes first. The blood. We should take care of that.

If something happened to my mom, my siblings, my kids,

everything would be over.

That's our mantra.

I think it's best to send him somewhere far from Cali.

It's not a geography thing.

I think we should punish that kid harder

so he realizes this is not a game.

From now on, I authorize you to use any method you want.

Like you just said to me, "A firm hand makes proper men."

NEW YORK

These guys are very sly.

They camouflage the alkaloid in objects like coffins, newspapers.

Where are you, Hugo?

I won't toast with whiskey.

I'll toast with this glass of cold water.

I want this toast to be different, unforgettable.

I toast to us all,

to the business and the successes.

And to Fabián.

At this rate, he'll destroy our family's peace,

and our fortune.

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about our blessing.

About our son, Fabiola.

Mom, do you remember that time at school

-when you were told we were bandits? -Perfectly well.

That boy is brainwashed, he's bad.

He enjoys watching others suffer.

There's no explanation for that.

I'm sorry but I don't understand.

You're talking about Leonardo and my son isn't like that.

He's my son, I know him.

Do you remember what you said and the way you punished us?

They'll never tell me again

that I'm raising children with distorted minds.

Never!

I especially remember the pain I felt in my heart

at the knowledge that you two were going astray.

Why are you talking about all this?

I'll say something here, before you all.

You've never done things wrong.

She's never made a mistake.

And if anything happened, it's not her fault.

Children are guilty of everything.

Of the place where they were born and raised,

their friends, needs, and even their abundances.

So relax, Mom.

This glass of cold water and the words you told me

will forever live in me.

A toast to you all

and to the heavy sacrifices made for this family.

Fire up the engine. I'm in a hurry.

Why? What happened?

I don't have the money to keep paying the substitutes.

Besides,

I'm tired of taking the bus.

Even my conscience gets harassed.

Okay, cheer up.

From now on, I'll pay the substitutes, and you won't take the bus again.

I'll have to walk?

No, my love, drive.

You'll choose the car you want.

Convertible or not, two doors,

four doors, whatever color you want.

Next time we see each other, you'll be what you are.

A queen.

Excuse me, Mrs. Margot. Whom did Gabriel leave with?

With a headhunter.

That's what he told me on the phone.

Life can surprise you.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

He also told me that man didn't care about what happened in Pan American,

and that he'd got him a position on an important team.

Abroad.

The truth is my boy is very excited.

He's such a talented player.

They must give him another chance.

Yes, Mrs. Margot. What time will he be back?

Maybe when he's done talking to that man.

Okay, cool. Do you remember what he looked like?

I'd say it's the same guy who's been looking at Gabrielito.

I saw them getting into the car.

It was him. He was tall, fine, thin, elegant.

He's been around for a while.

Why that face?

Do you know him?

Do you know where my boy is going to play?

I think I know who you're talking about.

Well, Mrs. Margot.

Thanks so much.

Take care. Excuse me.

How can you leave the Pan American?

I don't want to be on a team where people are bribed and silenced.

Fede.

What you're saying is very serious, honey.

It's true, Mom.

The team smashing it on the field,

scoring, winning, and everything,

isn't the same team as the one off the field when the coach is around.

And much less the owner.

Are you saying there's corruption?

Is Emanuel doing something devious?

I'm saying that lately I've realized we're surrounded by dangerous people.

Oh, Federico! That's enough!

Cut the nonsense!

Seriously.

Mom, the Villegas and their friends aren't as good as they seem.

Careful, don't let Leonardo hear you talk like this.

Why?

-Will he punish me? -Enough!

-What, Mom? -No! Watch your mouth.

All because of this damn soccer!

What does soccer have to do with it? It's just a sport.

That's not the point. You want to know the real issue?

That family.

They're up to no good.

If you don't do as they say, you get shot.

Stop it!

Enough, Federico!

I'm done listening to you!

Be careful with what you say!

"Mom, I understand you're in love,

and that you feel attached to the man who changed your life in a day.

But I can't do it anymore...

I can't be somewhere

where things that I don't understand are happening."

-Dad! -Fede!

...I pray for you and my sister to be okay.

And hopefully one day, we can see each other again.

Time will tell which of us is right.

I love you. Federico.

Dad, I'm afraid.

I know, son.

Federico was the first to know up close

the coldness of people who kept their promises at all costs.

From that day on, Gabriel never saw his friends or his family again.

Leonardo.

Federico.

I know.

He left.

The family they had cared for so much

began to disintegrate.

Those who refused to bow down to the game fled

without anyone knowing if they'd see them again.

Oh my God! No!

His name is Mariano Meza. I need you to find him.

Call that number. It's a private one.

No! Call that number! I'm telling you!

Talk to the jockey, not the horse!

Listen, find him no matter what.

It'll be okay.

Stop beating yourself up.

I don't understand, Leonardo.

Why is he saying that?

What is it that you don't understand?

Every doubt, every wrong idea Federico may have right now

has a name.

Tell me how many years Mariano has been making him hate me.

My boy has never hated you.

He knows very well who he likes.

Whatever, he convinced him.

He convinced him he's better off with him.

He took our boy, my love.

But we'll find him.

How?

We don't even know where they went.

Don't worry.

Here in Cali nothing will happen without me knowing.

What if I don't see him again?

Don't say that.

Don't say that, my love.

We'll be together and we'll find him.

Okay?

We'll find him, my love.

"Drug trafficking, extortion, asset laundering,

illegal carrying of weapons, falsification of documents,

and even treason to the nation."

Those are some of the crimes

the accomplices of the traffickers will face here.

What I still can't understand

is how it's possible some of our own--

Americans--

are helping to poison our own American families.

Traitors.

What do you think, Sullivan?

You know the laws in this country are severe for those who deserve it.

Especially traitors.

I swear those people will end up in prison.

Years without seeing the light of day!

Without visits from their families!

Forgotten! Ignored forever!

And still...

they'll owe this country.

Come over, I'd like to put a chimney in the living room.

Yes, what?

I know we're in Cali, but find me a chimney.

And we'll install a very nice air conditioner.

Look, I want it to be like... Exactly!

Like a palace!

That family can't be touched, Emanuel!

What the hell, man?

I'm asking you that! Don't fuck with me!

Tell me what you did so Mariano left with Federico!

They left? What do you mean?

Did he take him?

-What? What the hell did you do? -Nothing!

I kept that man from shitting on Pan American.

He was carrying out the investigations I told you about.

I didn't lay a finger on him.

I pressured him a little.

That's it.

With that boy Gabriel.

You know I do what it takes to take care of my team.

I'll tell you something, Leonardo.

As much as you want to do for Federico,

you'll never be Mariano.

For that kid, you've always been second place.

Queen mother of waters,

high is your love for your children,

as is the wisdom with which you rule.

May the sadness and pain never enter my home.

Blood of my blood, may you manifest wherever you are.

What's happening?

We need to try again.

Take my hands.

Focus on what you want.

Mother of the sweet seas, don't cloud my vision.

What do the cards mean?

Decisions.

Important choices.

Here, there's a change of destiny.

But something stands out.

These cards aren't only speaking to you.

They're also speaking to me.

Where did this come from?

Welcome.

And this?

This is my way of saying

I don't need more time to realize that you're the woman

I want to spend the rest of my life with.

What are you talking about?

I swore we wouldn't be a couple.

And I won't go back on my word.

So I propose...

to go live as a married couple.

But we'd already talked about how this wasn't for me.

Think about it.

Why don't you cheat the fate you thought cruel by marrying me?

You're finally skipping that stage

which you always tell me is problematic.

The cards and I need a break.

I can't keep approaching the tarot,

or the saints, or continue praying at least for a while.

It's not possible that no matter what I ask or do,

the same truth always comes out.

I'm the last person who should say this,

but there must be a reason for that.

You're right.

You know what?

Sometimes the truths are so bitter that it's best to turn your back.

CLUB BRISAS

What do you think you're doing?

Working.

Forget about it, honey.

From now on, you'll only have to wait on me.

Are you ready for your surprise?

A surprise?

Should I close my eyes?

On the contrary, my love.

Keep them open so you can choose your favorite one.

Oh, no!

Are you serious?

I like the dark blue one because it's discreet,

but it's your choice.

Sorry?

Change your clothes to leave.

Leaving? No, sir. I have to work.

You didn't understand me.

You don't have to work at this place any longer.

What do you mean? Explain it to me.

What are you going to do? Meet your gift.

And this?

I've never been with anyone who's made me feel so special.

I thought that you were just joking.

Joking? No, my love.

I don't joke around with the women I like and love.

You're going to need them for your new house.

Being with me is like buying a plane ticket to paradise.

Why are you fighting with your saints?

The time has come for the higher souls

to stop listening to my questions,

and for me to stop listening to their answers.

You can't take a break from what's practically a part of you.

It's like asking Emanuel to take a vacation from soccer.

There are things one can't survive without.

You don't think so, but we all can.

You won't read the tarot for me today?

Give yourself permission, this is important.

What I'm doing is also important.

I've made my decision and I won't back down.

But why are you worried? You're doing well in business and love.

I need to know if I'm trusting the right person.

Actually,

the person I love

is full of distrust.

I don't want to get that from her.

Look...

important decisions are approaching you in life.

When in doubt, when you don't know where you're going,

bet on love.

It's the only force that'll save you, Hugo.

I won the lottery and I'll get the money.

Does the lottery have name and surname?

Is it Emanuel Villegas?

How did you guess?

Yes, look.

The best part is he doesn't want me to work here anymore.

I think I'll try that.

I'll give myself a better life.

Deisy.

Thank you for everything.

Thanks for letting me work here when I didn't have a buck.

You're a very smart girl.

Wherever you go, you adapt easily, without any problems.

Since you're intelligent, you need to be careful.

You can't trust just anybody.

You're with a very powerful man.

The fact that he's promised you the moon doesn't mean you're safe and sound.

Don't forget it.

Don't worry, I won't be naive or trusting, okay?

Take care.

This time it'll be 300 kilos of cocaine, but through a new route.

They'll still arrive at the same warehouse.

There, the cargo will be divided for distribution in the US.

After the sale, we'll get the money via the Interamerican Bank,

through transfers to false people. Just as we've been doing.

Hugo, talk to Patrick.

Ask him how things are going.

Be direct with him, and pay attention to what he says and how he says it.

I was told he's been acting strange.

Don't worry about the nonsense everyone tells you.

Don't buy into things easily.

Are you going to send the 300 kilos to this kid there?

Like in soccer, buddy. Never change a winning team.

Come in.

Alonso.

I need you to get ready for a new trip.

This one is decisive.

You'll play for the organization.

As you say, sir.

Oh, wow! Look!

How beautiful is this?

Never in my life have I had something exclusively mine.

Everything was borrowed, even...

Even men.

Take this off. Relax. Make yourself at home.

I want you to get used to everything you see here.

Because it's all yours.

Absolutely everything?

Everything.

Listen.

We can do whatever we want here

without being held accountable.

Everything is so beautiful.

I don't know how I'll pay you. I don't have any money.

That's easy. With cuddles, and especially...

with loyalty.

I've put a lot of faith in you. Look. If I can keep trusting you,

this house is the down payment on what awaits us.

-On what awaits us? -Yes.

-On everything that awaits us? -Yes.

Tell me, what's next?

Tell me!

I'll give you everything,

a car, a house, exclusivity.

Even a ranch in El Eden.

-No! -Yes.

You're going to give me a ranch?

-Why not? -Emanuel, can you imagine?

Both of us there, naked,

looking at the mountains of Cali.

I imagine, yes.

I assure you anything's possible with me.

What...?

-What do you want? -Everything.

-What do you need? -Everything.

-What do you want? -Everything.

What can I give you?

If Leonardo said this trip was significant,

he means the cargo will be very big.

How big?

Three times bigger than the other.

It's time to get to the bottom of this.

Get me accurate data.

The route, your companions, and the client in the US.

Once we get that information, we'll take action.

You'll be under arrest along with all of them.

What will happen to Alonso?

He'll be granted protection and asylum in another country.

So that means we won't see each other after the trip?

It's what we need to do.

He'll be forced to have a future far away.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Emily Tell