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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.

I think time is running out to deliver the money.

Mm. Yes.

Hopefully, nothing will happen. I hope there aren't any more setbacks.

Agreed, buddy.

I can't wait to get out of here, go home and eat some arepas.

I'm over Spain.

No.

Despite everything, it didn't go so badly for me.

I even got a few new partners when I was in the nurse's office.

-New partners? Here? -Here.

-How did that happen? -I know, right?

A Galician who smuggles cigarettes.

And a Basque guy who's an explosives expert.

Oh, wow.

-Great people. -Great.

You need to stay in the game by making contacts.

-Of course. -And these two

will help me keep business relations active with Europe.

-Really. -Yes.

Yes, it's important.

Besides, the explosives guy

is worth it.

BADAJOZ HOTEL - MADRID

You've reached the voicemail of Agent Gallardo.

Please leave a message. Thanks.

Gallardo.

It's Agent Allen.

I wanted to apologize for the last time we spoke.

I didn't want to accuse you of being corrupt.

I was frustrated because of the situation.

Please call me back when you get this message.

We need to help each other

so these Colombians don't get away with it.

I'm at the Badajoz Hotel.

Call me, thanks.

-Oh. -Agent Allen.

-Muñoz. -How are you?

-Ambassador, how are you? -Muñoz.

Iriarte, how's the issue with the government delegate?

Good. I talked to him.

We agreed to get the money at a private airport.

Done.

How did the conversation with that man go?

Here's the money that rat wanted as payment.

Apologies for the envelope.

It's a little dirty.

Don't worry about that man anymore.

He should be sailing down the Manzanares River by now.

Excuse me.

Oh my God, I feel so bad.

Come on, honey. Let's light a candle.

Okay, Mom.

Let's ask for a miracle.

Here, I brought a match.

Thanks, honey.

Lord...

Please help my son Leonardo.

As soon as he arrives, I'll straighten him out. But please, help me.

Don't let them take him to the U.S.

Please, Lord.

The American government is very upset

with everything that has happened with Villegas and Olaya.

They should supposedly

be in the U.S. right now

facing a lawsuit.

I understand, Mr. Ambassador.

We're doing everything possible to work with you.

Now,

this case is no longer under the Spanish government's control.

And what does that mean?

It means that the case of Olaya and Villegas

is under the authority of the National Courts of Spain.

And we're expecting the National Court

to rule in favor of the U.S. justice system.

I'm convinced that those criminals

will be tried under your country's justice system very soon.

That's what my president expects.

Tell your people that.

I will, Mr. Ambassador.

-It's been a pleasure. -The pleasure is mine.

-Mr. Muñoz. -Agent Allen.

Yes, me too.

That's why I need you to handle absolutely everything.

Tomorrow, I'll send you an armed military escort.

Listen to me carefully, agent.

If anything goes wrong,

it could be the end of both of our careers.

Well.

-Ms. Marlén. -How are you?

I'm so sorry, but I need to ask you to leave the church.

Father, excuse me, are you kicking us out?

I'm really sorry, honestly,

but you're making the other parishioners uncomfortable.

But we're just praying.

Please, be so kind as to leave.

Hey, Father, what's going on here?

How can you ask the woman to leave? She has the right to be here.

Enough. I don't want any drama.

Let's go.

VIP NIGHT CLUB - CALI

What's up, cousin?

It's nice to see you here.

You're such a snitch.

Why?

You told Cindy the truth about me?

Cousin, I just answered her questions.

Don't act stupid, I'm serious.

You're the only idiot here.

What did you think?

That your girlfriend is stupid and wasn't going to realize what goes on here?

Don't talk to Cindy, you hear me?

Cousin, if you love her so much, why don't you tell her the truth?

She's dying to know what's going on.

And you're acting like the perfect family.

You're really stupid, aren't you?

Why am I stupid?

Because you have a fucking diploma and I don't?

Come on, you're so cocky.

I've been wanting to punch a college graduate in the face for a while now!

Let's go!

Look, Fabiancito.

Listen carefully, because I'm just going to say this once.

If you talk to Cindy again, you're going to have a problem...

a serious problem with me.

Is that clear?

Go back to your little ass girls, champ.

Did you hear him, my loves? You're my little asses.

Come to daddy. Okay?

To make some money like always.

Oh, Cindy, honey, really.

I'm so sorry.

Look, nothing like that has ever happened before.

Don't worry, Ms. Marlén.

Excuse me, okay?

Okay.

I broke a nail.

Fabiola.

Do you know why the father asked us to leave the church?

Oh, honey. Let's chat tomorrow when the dust settles.

Okay.

From my point of view, the decision of the Colombian government

to ask Spain

to extradite Jaime Olaya and Leonardo Villegas Ulloa

is completely wrong.

Those two need to be extradited to the United States

to be prosecuted there.

The American justice system won't have any compassion towards criminals.

And it's well-known that Jaime Olaya

and Leonardo Villegas Ulloa are drug traffickers.

ERC RADIO STATION - CALI

Well.

I'm going to pick your mom up at the airport.

I'll also update her.

Sounds good.

-Excuse me, Mr. Emanuel. -What happened, Victor?

I wanted to let you know they're talking about Mr. Leonardo on News Radio.

Thanks, buddy.

Thanks, buddy.

Excuse me.

I wonder what they're saying.

The complete and utter indifference of the national government

when fighting drug traffickers is the last straw.

Since there isn't an iron fist in this country,

people like Villegas Ulloa do whatever they please.

And Cali has ended up being their backyard.

Now, imagine that both the Medellín cartel and the Cali cartel...

How do I turn this piece of shit off?

What's the matter with that man?

Why can't he move on?

Why is that man upset about what we did?

Huh? What upsets him?

-What's wrong with that piece of shit? -Calm down.

No. That man needs to be silenced.

I agree.

You need to ask him not to talk about the subject, it's in the past.

Let me talk to him and soften things, okay?

Go and pick up my mom instead and I'll handle this.

Hello? News Radio?

Good evening. How can I help you?

Miss, could you do me a favor and connect me to

Mr. Raúl Echavarría?

Of course, I'd be happy to. One moment, please.

What are you doing?

What does it look like?

I know you're packing. But, why? I don't understand.

I want to return to the U.S.

l want you to call the airlines and book the next flight.

Come here.

Come here. Calm down. Wait.

What's wrong, baby?

I don't understand why the sudden rush.

I don't see the need to travel now.

Not yet.

What's wrong, baby? Talk to me.

I know you're not being honest.

That story about your uncle,

how they mistook him for someone else.

I don't believe it anymore.

Either you tell me the truth or I'm going to the U.S. alone.

Good evening. They're waiting for me.

Mr. Raúl.

How are you? Sorry to have kept you waiting.

-Sit down, please. -I'm Raquel Villegas. Nice to meet you.

-Would you like something to drink? -No, thank you.

How can I help you?

As I mentioned, I'm a journalist with the ERC Radio Station.

I understand you'd like to talk about something confidential.

Right?

Yes, sir.

I'd like to talk about a subject

that you touch upon a lot in your programs.

Drug trafficking, right?

No.

To be more specific...

I'd like to talk about the Villegas Ulloa brothers.

And why is that?

Mr. Raúl...

I'm Emanuel Villegas Ulloa's daughter.

Yes.

My dad and Uncle Leonardo did some illegal business in the past.

That's true.

Drug trafficking?

I didn't know how you'd react.

That's why I didn't say anything.

Well.

You and I have always been honest...

But you've been lying to me this whole time.

I understand you're upset.

I know this must be very difficult for you.

But please, try to understand, okay?

I don't know.

I want to leave this house right now.

I want to leave this city.

Cindy, look.

I know my place is with you.

My place is in the U.S. with you. I know that.

But I'm just asking you to let me finish this with my uncle.

You know how important Leonardo is to me.

I can't stand seeing him locked up in prison.

Give me a few days

to close the case, to get him out of there.

And I swear I'll go with you

on the first flight out.

Please.

What? What happened?

Come here.

Honestly, I must admit to you, Raquel...

I didn't expect this.

Villegas is a very common last name in this country.

And it never crossed my mind that you'd be related to these people.

Oh, Mr. Raúl, but that's the case.

It's a small world.

Did you call me here to threaten me?

No, Mr. Raúl, how could you think that?

Look, that's the last thing I'd like to do.

You're a great journalist, I admire you a lot.

Believe me, more than anybody,

I understand what your work entails. To inform, to comment on this.

But I'm asking you to please

stop mentioning my family.

Mr. Raúl, the Colombian justice system has to decide

if my uncle is guilty or not.

Do you believe him?

If Leonardo comes to Colombia,

he'll never be found guilty and will be free.

But if they end up extraditing my uncle to the U.S.,

he'll be unjustly convicted.

And he'll serve a life sentence there that he doesn't deserve.

Mr. Raúl, honestly.

Please, don't keep on publicly attacking my family.

Girl, what you're asking me for isn't a favor.

PRIVATE AIRPORT - MADRID

Good morning.

I'm Iriarte, the attorney.

-Good morning. -Hello.

Well, have you had any problems with immigration?

None. They already knew we were coming.

Well, gentlemen.

Here is the 40 million.

Twenty million from Mr. Villegas.

And here is the other 20 million from Mr. Olaya.

If you want to count it, you're welcome to, my friend.

We have all the time in the world to wait.

No need.

Excuse me.

Hey, wait. Why the rush?

So, what's going to happen next?

Now what? What are you going to do?

Now, I'm going to deliver this.

And then go to the prison to process Villegas and Olaya's exit.

How are you going to handle the transfer to Colombia?

Because I have enough space for everyone here on the Jet Star.

And whisky for whoever wants it.

They'll be escorted on a commercial flight to Colombia.

In Bogotá, they'll be handed over to the authorities.

Excuse me.

-I'll be in charge of facilitating this. -I'll see.

We'll be at Adelaida's apartment.

At Adelaida's apartment?

We're going to have a drink, my friend.

Let's go. Grab my jacket for me.

We're going to have some drinks there.

INTERPOL OFFICE - MADRID

Good morning.

I'm Agent Allen from the DCA.

I need Officer Gallardo.

You're not the only one, agent.

What do you mean?

Nobody has heard from Gallardo since yesterday.

He didn't come to work this morning.

Can we call his house?

I've tried several times.

No one is picking up.

What's certain is that...

he's missing.

ADELAIDA'S HOUSE - MADRID

-Mr. Hugo. -Gatillo.

Hugo.

How are you?

It's nice to see you.

Nice to see you, too.

Mayerly, right?

German.

Nice to meet you.

Who are they?

Nice to meet you, I'm Cristian.

Or the German.

Whatever you like, sweetie.

And what's next now, Hugo?

Pack your things.

We're all going back to Colombia.

CARABANCHEL PRISON - MADRID

Mr. Muñoz. Counselors.

I didn't know you knew each other.

Hello, Mr. Allen.

How do you know the attorneys for Villegas and Olaya?

Look, we met here by coincidence.

Perhaps you're reaching an agreement?

What are you planning?

Absolutely nothing. I'm here for the riot case.

And as I said last night,

this case will only be decided by the National Court of Spain.

Excuse me.

Mr. Muñoz.

I don't know what you're planning, counselors.

But whatever it is, I'll warn you,

my government won't allow you to trick the justice system.

We're monitoring you very, very closely.

Cindy already knows that we lied to her, Grandma.

She's very upset.

She wants to go to the U.S. this afternoon, that's pretty much everything.

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry.

What a difficult situation.

I think it would be best if I returned with her.

Do you think this can be fixed?

Honestly, I don't know, Grandma.

But I don't want to lose her.

I adore her, you know that.

-I know, honey. -I can tell.

That's why it'd be best if you went to the U.S. with your gringa.

And start a quiet life, far away from these problems.

Hi, everyone.

-How are you, son? -What's up, Rosario?

It's nice to see you here, Wilmer.

How was the trip?

It went well for me, but...

Your dad has already told me...

How are you, mother-in-law?

-Things are complicated here, right? -Hi.

-Mm. -Yes, a lot of problems.

Nothing but trouble.

Wilmer.

Emanuel wants you...

to go to the radio station, they need you there.

Honey, go. See if you can help them.

Of course.

I'll see you later. I'll take this for the road.

-Okay. Bye, honey. -Bye, Grandma.

Mother-in-law, I wanted to tell you that...

I'm sorry about everything that's happening.

Are you a part of that group of traitors

who didn't tell me anything and knew everything?

Great.

Come, Nubia.

Set the table, we'll have breakfast in the dining room.

As I was telling the lawyers,

your donation was already delivered to the recipients.

Oh, good.

-So everything is going well. -Good.

Yes, apparently, but...

there's a small issue.

Allen.

Allen?

From the DCA? What about him?

The guy is here in Madrid.

He just saw us outside, he's like a guard dog.

What do you mean?

This isn't good for us at all.

If those gringos find out about what we're negotiating here,

it'll all fall apart.

Look, Muñoz.

You need to set up a transfer to the airport this afternoon.

Silently, okay?

And nobody can find out. Especially Allen.

It's for our sake.

It's not going to be easy.

I'll try to do what I can.

Listen to me.

I'm sure they'll have the prison and airport exits monitored.

But I thought of something we could do to trick them.

Listen to me carefully.

Cindy.

You didn't eat anything.

Didn't you like cassava bread?

You only ate some chocolate.

If you want, they can make you something else.

No, I don't feel well.

Feeling under the weather?

-I don't understand. -Under the weather... sick.

Oh, I don't know.

I'm going to finish packing. Okay?

-Yes, wait. -Excuse me, please.

Wait, I'll read you the chocolate first.

Oh, sweetie.

No, no. Hot chocolate?

-No... -I'll explain.

She thinks she's a witch.

So she thinks she can read the chocolate.

Reading chocolate is what the chocolate shadow looks like

after you drink it and it tells the future.

Like when they read the cards.

-But it's just talk. -Marlén. Stop undermining me, okay?

Let's see.

Look.

Here it says...

you'll live out your last days with your soulmate.

Oh, that must be Wilmer.

And you'll live here.

Here?

No, I don't think so, because I'm going to the U.S. now.

That doesn't appear here.

Look.

And you had this swept under the rug, right, Cindy?

-Oh, what? -Um...

Excuse me, I don't feel well.

-Okay. -Go and lie down for a while.

-What does it say? -I can't tell you.

Stop with the nonsense, okay?

Nubia, take this away, please.

Dad, last night I met Echavarría.

Mm.

And what did that guy say?

We chatted for a while and I made him understand

that it wasn't good for him to keep harassing us as always.

It's water under the bridge.

Oh, cousin. Did you threaten him?

I didn't know you had it in you.

-What are you talking about? -Well, enough.

And? What did he say?

We talked for a little while.

Ultimately, I think he understood and he'll leave us alone.

Good.

I hope he behaves from now on.

I hope so.

We'll see.

Hello?

Put him on.

What's up?

I wanted to tell you that they'll most likely

move Leonardo and Jaime today, okay?

Finally, good news!

What do we know about the reception there?

It'll be in Bogotá.

District police from the Department of Justice

will be waiting for them.

It's likely that they'll transfer them to Picota.

Well, we're all betting on this.

Let us know.

Goodbye.

Fabián.

You and Flaco take the highway to Bogotá tonight.

You'll be waiting there. Okay?

Okay, uncle.

Hopefully this nightmare will end.

Well. Get to work.

Come on.

Gentlemen, how are you?

I came to inform you of something very important.

There's been a change of plans.

Dad, I'm going.

Where to?

To Grandma's.

If anything comes up, call me there.

I'll see you later.

Take care.

CARABANCHEL PARKING LOT - MADRID

-Everything's in order, right? -Yes.

Cindy.

I'm really sorry about everything.

Whatever happens, I want you to know that this is still your house.

Cindy.

Can I ask you for a huge favor?

Look.

Don't judge my grandson...

for the actions of his dad or uncle.

He's different, he's...

He's an amazing boy, he...

He has a bright future ahead of him and he loves you a lot.

I'm just asking you to give him a chance to show you

that he's different

from the rest of this family.

-Good, honey. -Thanks.

-Have a good trip. -Thanks.

And...

congratulations.

For what?

Your mysteries, Rosario.

Well, Grandma.

It's just a goodbye for now, right? Thanks for everything.

-Say goodbye to my dad for me. -Of course, honey.

Wait, Wilmer. What do you mean?

Your dad doesn't know you're leaving?

I couldn't tell him.

It's better this way.

Well. Goodbye.

Stop.

Agent Allen.

Drug Control Agency. DCA. United States.

Put down your guns, men. Okay?

Put down your guns.

Are you going to fire at an employee of the U.S. government?

That would be a diplomatic problem.

Can I ask what you want, agent?

To know where Leonardo Villegas and Jaime Olaya are.

Because I know you want to take them to Colombia.

I don't know what you're talking about, agent.

As you can see, they aren't here.

They sent these cars as a distraction for us to follow them, right?

You're wrong.

We simply came to get a prisoner

who just arrived from France.

They need to go through security to leave the country.

I confirm that Allen just intercepted us

at the parking lot in Barajas.

As you predicted, Mr. Villegas.

I told you so.

That's right. Allen is at the airport.

-Understood. -Good.

-Let's go. -Perfect.

The longer he's at Barajas,

the more time we have to get to the German's airplane.

Did you bring me the papers?

It wasn't easy at all to get them at the last minute.

Here are all the permits to depart

from the private airport.

Perfect.

Is everything complete? Good. Thanks.

Once again, the chess player

had tricked the authorities.

Nevertheless, the Americans weren't going to forget this affront

and would seek their revenge later.

PRIVATE HANGAR - MADRID

Stop devouring them with your eyes.

They're out of your league.

We'll see about that in the morning.

I like a good challenge.

I can see that.

The guys are here. Let's go welcome them.

My son!

I thought you weren't going to come.

No. I told you I was coming and here I am.

My love.

German.

-It's so good to see you here. -Likewise.

Thank you so much for coming for us.

Thanks? Thanks for nothing.

I came for... Serrano ham.

That's a good one.

I'm giving you the departure permits.

Let's see.

This is great. Very fancy.

And useful, as I like it. Thanks, man!

Well, what?

Are we going to wait for the gringos? Let's go.

No, no gringos.

Gentlemen, welcome to the Jet Star!

Let's get ready to take off.

PALMASECA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PALMIRA

Wilmer.

Stop.

Dad?

What are you doing here?

You can't leave right now.

Please, stay.

Wilmer.

The trip is all set, Dad. You know that.

My son.

Your uncle's situation isn't over, it's just starting, you know that.

Your family needs you.

Nobody can do it better than you.

I don't trust anyone like I trust you.

Please stay.

Stay if you want.

I'm getting on that plane.

Cindy, come here. Cindy!

Cindy! Cindy, come here!

Cindy!

Cindy, come here!

Cindy, wait. This is so fucked up!

Cindy, come here!

Cindy. Cindy!

-Miss. -What happened?

-She was walking and fainted. -Cindy.

Dad! A doctor!

Well, we have the pre-flight ready.

Everything is okay. Controls, okay.

The only thing I want you

to do is clean the front of the propeller again.

Okay.

Well. We now have a take off time confirmed.

So please be so kind as to board from the back.

Thanks.

It's great to go back to our homeland.

Yes. Get on.

Oh, wait.

What?

I need you to stay in Madrid.

And why?

There's a pending matter in Carapachel,

and I need your help.

It's easy, I'll send you the instructions. I'll explain everything.

Look, Leonardo. Please, don't ask me that.

Nicolás and I are going with you to Bogotá.

Do you understand me?

-Listen. -I don't want us to get separated.

To...

I can stay and handle anything necessary.

By yourself?

Not by yourself.

She can stay with me.

Felipe.

Since when are you involved in the family's affairs?

You know I don't like that.

And Fabián?

Why didn't he come with you?

You have to ask him that yourself.

Leonardo, I'm sorry. But we need to get going now.

Leave them.

It's okay. They'll stay.

Gatillo.

You handle their security. Rather, both of you.

Don't let anything happen to them.

Oh. That's too bad.

You can't come with us on this trip.

Maybe another time.

Because I have a very special place in Armenia.

I want you to see it.

I hope soon.

I have to close this door here. Excuse me.

Well, gentlemen.

We're taking off. Make yourselves comfortable, please.

Fasten your seatbelts.

The whiskey is up front. Relax, we're taking off.

Close the door for me. All set. Goodbye.

Ready.

-Help him! -Open up!

Let's go!

Come on!

ERC RADIO STATION - CALI

Raquel. Did you see the evening paper?

-No. -Look at Raúl Echavarría's column.

Read here.

"Now the Cali drug traffickers, the Villegas Ulloa, have gone so low

as to use their family to do their dirty work of threatening

and intimidating the journalists who have pointed them out.

A real shame."

Why did that man write this, Victor?

-Help, please! -What happened?

I don't know, I was there and suddenly she fainted.

-Does she have any illnesses? -No. Not that I'm aware of.

Help her, please. Fast.

-Is she taking any medications? Quickly. -No, I don't think so.

Baby. Cindy.

Talk to me. Wake up.

You can't go inside.

What do you mean?

Well, gentlemen.

From now on, we're on autopilot.

I want to let you know that we're flying over the Atlantic.

And we just left Spanish airspace.

Which means we're headed directly to the Bahamas.

As they say, mission accomplished.

We did it.

Um...

One question.

What do you mean we're headed to the Bahamas?

Yes. We're going to the Bahamas. I have an islet there in Norman's Cay.

We can land there and relax.

Yes, but supposedly we were going to Colombia?

Yes. Supposedly, we were going to Colombia.

But if we land in Colombia,

then you'll have to turn yourself over

to the authorities.

I agree with the German.

It's better to go to a place where they can't mess with us.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Emily Tell