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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.

BADAJOZ HOTEL - MADRID

I'm waiting for a lady.

What are you doing here? What do you want?

Hello, Muñoz!

Take a seat, my friend.

What would you like? Something to eat? To drink?

No, thank you. Tell me. Why did you return?

Didn't your people return to Colombia? What do you want?

You Spaniards are quite crude, huh?

But okay, let's get to the point.

We need a man in Medellín to train a few people.

His name is Markel Herrero. He's currently in Carabanchel prison.

We've been told he's Leonardo's friend. Leonardo Villegas.

-May I borrow your phone, please? -Are you asking me

to give you access to Carabanchel to see an ETA member?

No, my friend.

I'm asking you to release him from prison.

But that's... Are you crazy? Fuck!

Hello?

I'm in Salamanca, at that restaurant your dad liked.

The German is in a meeting with that Muñoz guy,

the government official.

Looks like they're arguing.

Any idea what they're talking about?

No, I'm too far away from them, but I can get closer and see what I catch.

Don't move. They might see you.

Stay there and keep an eye on them.

Okay, ma'am. Talk later.

Hey, one rum.

What's going on?

I don't know. Probably nothing good.

Villegas and Olaya made a huge mess in this country.

Can you imagine what would happen if we released an ETA member?

A terrorist?

Muñoz, relax.

I get what you're saying, but if you don't help us

things will get messy.

What are you saying?

Listen, Muñoz. If you don't help us,

we'll have to talk to the press.

We'll have to tell all of our journalist friends

that the Colombian mafia gave 40 million dollars

to your party for the elections.

Can you imagine what'd happen then?

This wine is so good.

I'll talk to my superiors about it.

See how we understand each other?

One last thing: I need an answer today!

I'm sorry, ladies. I'm a passionate man.

Cheers.

Be honest with me.

Do you think the Colombian Government really wants to extradite me?

Yes, I do.

They'll be eager to do it if Pablo wages war on them

and renowned people, like Lara Bonilla, turn up dead again.

No, but... we must lobby to avoid that.

We could try to overthrow the extradition law.

Wait a minute. Is that possible?

Since this all began, I've been doing research

and reading about this topic.

There could be a slight chance to overthrow the law

due to a legal loophole I found.

Or it would at least give us some time to get you out, Uncle.

It won't be easy, but we can do it.

Of course. We can buy some people, can't we?

Yes, we can.

Listen, kiddo. You gotta go to Bogotá with Uriel.

You have to take care of this yourself.

Wilmer, listen.

I know you're overwhelmed by what happened with Cindy,

that you're thinking of returning to the US,

but I won't lie to you.

The truth is we...

Your uncle needs you more than ever.

Hello? Gatillo?

No, love. I'm not Gatillo.

It makes me sad that you can't recognize my voice yet.

-I'm the German, sweetheart. -The German?

How are you? What are you doing?

I was having lunch.

Why don't you come to the hotel?

We can have a few drinks, eat something delicious.

At your hotel?

I don't think that's appropriate.

Relax, honey. Nothing will happen unless you want it to.

We'll just have a drink and eat something. That's it.

Dad wouldn't like us to meet alone.

We got off on the wrong foot.

I thought you were a grown-up and made decisions for yourself.

I didn't think you were a child who had to do as her daddy says.

You know what? We belong to different circles.

You're right about that, sweetie. We're different.

But we're friends too.

We're partners.

You know what? I won't beg anymore.

I'm at Badajoz Hotel, in case you wanna come.

Good luck, sweetie.

Did he want you to go to his hotel?

What a fool.

I think I should go.

Adelaida, are you crazy?

Gatillo is not getting much information, and I could get closer.

You know what'll happen if Dad finds out?

PAN AMERICAN SPORTS CLUB - CALI

Hello, guys. What's up?

Enjoy while you can, soon you won't be resting anymore.

Stretch!

Come on!

Hello, everybody.

Fabián Villegas is in the house.

What's up, lovelies?

Are you bad girls? Or not?

Let's talk later.

Who's in charge of this place? You?

What's up, Fabián?

Nice to meet you. I'm Medardo Soler, the manager.

You can call me Mr. Villegas if you want.

-Is that your office? -Yes, it is.

-Can you do me a favor? -Sure.

Get all your stuff out of there.

From now on, Fabián Villegas is the new manager.

-Hello, Grandma. -What happened?

MARLÉN'S HOUSE - CALI

My dad and uncle want me to go to Bogotá with Uriel to sort out our legal issues.

What about Cindy?

I don't know what to do about Cindy.

I don't know if I should go after her or give her space, you know?

I just don't want to lose her.

-I know, honey. -Wilmer, sweetie.

If you want to know your future, I can read your palm.

Drop the nonsense, please. This is serious.

It's not nonsense, Marlén.

You saw it yourself.

I saw Cindy's pregnancy when I read her chocolate cup.

It would have been great if you had also seen she would run.

-It would have saved us a headache. -Enough!

I would have seen it if you had given me a chance.

Enough!

Let's try it, Rosario.

There's no harm in trying.

Are you left-handed or right-handed?

I'm right-handed.

We'll see your future on your left palm, then.

Let's see.

What do you see?

No.

You know what? Some palms...

you just can't read.

It's probably 'cause we're too close.

I forgot I have something to do.

I'll be right back.

-See you later. -She can't read your future.

Rosario, come here! Wait!

I don't want to be rude or yell at you in front of the ladies.

But I need you to vacate the office urgently.

Yes. Put the plant in the box.

You may leave now.

I said I'm in a hurry and you stand still?

-The new manager has things to do. -Really?

Many things to do?

Hello, Uncle.

Tell me, Fabián...

what the fuck do you think you're doing?

Why can't you tell me?

What did you see? Tell me, please.

Why do you want to know? You don't believe in those things.

I do believe now, how about that?

You know what I see isn't always precise.

The thing is... your lifeline is really short, sweetie.

And it looks like...

you'll die violently.

I'm late for my appointment.

This whisky is one of the best ones here.

It'll give us a nice buzz.

-Cheers, honey. -Cheers.

You are so pretty.

Are you alone?

-No, I'm not. -Are you with someone?

'Cause I have a suite here... I mean, we could have a party.

-I've got some... -Good afternoon.

Wait a moment.

Good afternoon, ma'am.

What are you buying?

You decide, love.

Have you gone mad?

Who said you could come here and boss everyone around?

Dad told me to.

You've always been a mess, huh, Fabián?

You haven't done shit with your life.

You didn't even attend a technical institute,

and you're here acting like a CEO?

Put the fucking box down!

Yes, sir.

So what am I supposed to do here?

Clean the bathrooms? Serve wine?

Good idea. You could learn a trade.

Listen.

Since my brother authorized this,

I'll have you work in management.

As Medardo's assistant.

Do I look like a secretary?

If you wanna wear a skirt, that's fine by me. Your choice.

Is it understood, everyone?

My nephew Fabián is gonna work here with us.

Watch how you act around him.

I don't want him to get special treatment.

Understood?

-Understood. -Yes, sir.

I didn't hear you.

Yes, sir.

Put Medardo's stuff back in his office.

Exactly as it was.

Now!

How long have you been here?

-About a year already. -A year.

Initially, I came to study, but I fell in love with the city.

Yes, it's a wonderful city. I like it a lot.

How do you do with the European people? With the men.

Or do you prefer the national industry?

I recently had a Spanish boyfriend.

But he ran away...

when Dad was arrested.

Sir, you have a call.

At this time of the day?

Hello?

Hello, it's Muñoz.

I'm calling to let you know Markel Herrero will be released tomorrow.

See how we understand each other?

Great, my friend. Thank you so much.

Thank you, pal.

Okay, ma'am.

I think the party is over.

Adelita, would you like...

to come to my bedroom?

We can finish this bottle

and talk some more.

Look, that's your desk.

You can organize your stuff there and use the filing cabinet too.

What am I supposed to do?

Pick up calls while I paint my nails?

Listen, Fabián.

I don't want to get in trouble with your uncle Emanuel or Mr. Leonardo.

So, please, let's try to get along.

If you want us to get along, answer my question.

Well, you gotta do whatever is needed.

You'll get here at 9 a.m. and leave at 5 p.m.

depending on what needs done.

You'll have to attend matches with me and keep an eye on the team.

As far as your salary, it's gonna be an entry level one,

because you're just starting out.

Okay.

Fabián, don't get upset.

Your uncle and your dad started this company from scratch.

With a lot of effort.

And the only thing they want is that their kids learn to earn a living.

That's all.

I know you get it.

Are you done?

Who called you? Muñoz? The government guy?

What's the deal with him?

Wait!

Once we're upstairs, I can tell you whatever you want.

Get in.

I better not.

What do you mean?

Are you really going to back out? Huh?

Stop being such a prude!

-Come on! -No! I said no!

Let her go!

Let's go.

Come on!

Don't tell my dad about this.

It's okay, ma'am.

Are you leaving, honey?

Yes, Grandma, I'm going to Bogotá with Uriel.

What happened with Cindy?

She won't talk to me.

She clearly doesn't want to see me either.

So, the US trip is canceled.

Yeah, I don't think it's worth it.

But you need to understand she has good reason to be angry.

Maybe, but what she did was wrong too.

How could she leave without talking to me?

I'd have put up with any fight as long as she stayed here.

I know it's hard for her, but it's hard for me too.

I'm so angry.

Her actions are keeping me away from my baby's life.

Give her time.

She needs time to process things.

I'm sure she'll come back.

She loves you and she's expecting your child.

I don't know, Grandma.

I'm not too optimistic.

Just wait and see.

I talked to Wilmer on the phone.

He's getting ready to go to Bogotá.

Good. Uriel, do me a favor.

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON

Get my nephew the best possible hotel.

No, sir. He's staying at my house.

That way we'll have more time to work.

Thank you, Uriel. You're flying tonight.

You can start working in the morning.

I'll transfer you some money...

so you can negotiate with the judges and congressmen.

Moving on to other topics...

Fabián.

This morning, he showed up at the Pan American

acting like he was the manager.

So I had to put him in his place.

He expects us to serve him everything on a silver platter.

Tell me you put him in charge of serving wine.

That's too much.

You're too cruel to him.

I left him in management, as Medardo's assistant.

We'll see where this goes.

How's your first day going, honey?

Quite mediocre, Mom.

My uncle humiliated me in front of everyone

and then he put me to work as an assistant.

What?

I was so ashamed.

I'm Leonardo Villegas's son, but I'm practically a secretary here.

I feel like telling everyone to fuck off.

No, honey. Try to calm down.

How can I calm down, Mom?

I'm being treated as a commoner.

Meanwhile, Wilmer is almost a boss.

He says a few words in another language and everyone loses their minds.

Fuck that!

I know it's hard, honey, but don't let those things get to you.

We've always known Wilmer's the favorite, and it will be hard to change that.

He might have a throne.

But he has no queen and no brat.

Everyone better get ready, because...

this isn't the last they'll hear from me.

If they thought

they could treat me like trash, they're wrong.

I'll surprise them soon.

This little brat...

Nacho and I have been talking

and we think the New York business has been neglected.

We should go on a trip, don't you think?

To monitor the business.

You know what?

I agree with you.

Things aren't easy in Colombia. We can't neglect our businesses.

Go and stay as long as it takes to get the business working again.

Understood.

You're not fooling me.

You want to go on vacation.

Don't be jealous.

Go now.

-See you. -Have a nice trip.

Right. Sir.

-Talk later. -See you.

Uriel.

Sir.

I was thinking about something.

If things get hard for me here in Colombia and I end up serving time in the US,

it'd be over for me, right?

So, I'd like to make the most of the time I have left.

I'd like to enjoy life, you know what I mean?

I'd like to live life to the fullest.

Can we have a Christmas party with those girls you told me about?

Of course we can.

But, please, be discreet with the family, especially with Mayerly.

I don't want them to find out.

And Wilmer, who'll be staying at your house,

can't know much about it either.

You can count on that.

You can both count on that.

Here's Leonardo's medication.

Pack it up, please.

Pack 10 or 20 boxes more of each, please.

And more personal hygiene products too.

We'll take care of that, Mayerly.

Don't worry, when I go visit, I'll give him whatever he needs.

So sweet. The thing is, I'm really strict about his visitors.

When you want to go, let me know and I'll set up an appointment.

An appointment?

Have you forgotten I'm Leonardo's sister?

No, I haven't. But I'm Leonardo's wife.

-Hmm. -So, I'll be in charge of his visits.

I think he'll be set for a bit with this.

Thank you so much, dear.

Bye, then.

See you later!

See you.

Who does she think she is?

We were better off when they lived in Madrid.

We need appointments now.

Is my mom gonna need one too?

Calm down.

-No, that's not right. -I know.

ADELAIDA'S HOUSE - MADRID

-Such a pig! -Calm down, everything's fine.

Drink this, it will help you relax.

Okay.

What happened?

The German invited me to his bedroom.

I backed out when we were by the elevator.

That asshole tried to force me in, so Gatillo had to intervene.

Has he called yet?

The German? No. Are you okay?

I'm fine, but furious.

I'm furious I couldn't find anything out.

Anything!

I know Muñoz called to say something would happen tomorrow,

but I don't know what.

We have to keep an eye open anyway,

because what if that asshole wants to take revenge?

Huguito, you're off to New York.

PALMIRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

I can't wait to start moving that cargo.

I gotta admit I feel bad about doing this behind Emanuel and Leonardo's backs.

But they left us no choice.

They decided to get out of the business, but we can still run it.

It's as simple as that, Nacho.

When they get out and expect us to do the same,

we'll have a new business and we won't get screwed over.

I agree.

Good bless you. Have a nice trip.

Thanks.

See you.

-Talk later. -Sure.

The Civil Guard has reported that last night

a prison break took place.

It is advisable for the citizens of Madrid to be on high alert,

since some of the prisoners who escaped are considered dangerous.

It's the case of Markel Herrero, an ETA terrorist.

-The authorities... -What?

Herrero got out?

...the reasons behind the criminal act that rocked the capital

are still unknown.

We will win...

Hello, guys. I'm Fabián Villegas.

I'm Leonardo's son and Emanuel's nephew.

I'm going to be supervising everything around here, okay?

I'll make sure the team is on point.

Knowing the players is an important part of my job.

What are you doing later?

-Later? Nothing. -Okay, this is what we'll do.

VIP NIGHT CLUB - CALI

Fabián, are you going to tell me what our business is about?

Is it coke, or what?

Forget about the coke.

We're going into heroin.

Don't fuck with me, Fabián.

Your dad and your uncle always avoided it,

'cause it's pure poison.

Why should we care what they think?

Besides, that poison, as they call it, sells like hot cakes in the US.

We already have the contacts.

We know the business.

We have the Villegas name as our sponsor, we'll have no issues at all.

Cheers, partner.

What's up, guys?

Come in. Welcome.

Bring a few drinks and women for the boys.

They're important people.

Open the door!

I'm Markel.

Who is it?

Markel? I don't know him.

It's The Basque.

What should we do?

Open the door.

-Are you sure? -Open it!

Stay still.

Calm down. I'm not looking for trouble.

To the wall.

What are you doing here?

I was released last night during a fake prison break.

I was told to come here.

Here?

I'm supposed to meet a German guy here.

He'll get me out of the country.

It's quite complicated, Uriel.

-They're in the dining room. -Thanks.

-Good evening. -Constanza.

-You made it, thank you. -Of course.

Wilmer Villegas. She's Constanza López.

My pleasure.

No, the pleasure is all mine.

Constanza is a law student.

I've known her for a long time.

We met at the university.

I was giving a seminar she attended.

She has a group of friends...

-Are they law students? -They're lawyers.

And they're willing to help us with our legal issues.

We'd be a legal team in Bogotá.

How interesting.

Welcome to the team, Constanza. We should celebrate, do you want some?

Thank you.

Okay. Cheers.

Do you know the German?

The German?

How would I know him?

You were supposed to know this already.

Fuck!

It's the German.

Open the door.

Let's face this shit once and for all.

Calm down. I'm not here for you today. I'm here for The Basque.

Where are we going?

I'm the German, I got you out of prison.

I'll explain everything on our flight to Medellín.

-Medellín? -Wait a minute.

Nobody leaves until you tell me what's going on.

Since we all are here,

I'd like for us to arrange Leonardo's schedule for visits.

What are you talking about?

So, when you want to see him, let me know and I'll give you an appointment.

Nora and Fernando already know about this.

What?

-Are you insane? -Wait a minute.

Let me see if I understood.

You want me to ask you for permission to visit my son.

Yes, I do. So we can organize ourselves better

and we can avoid seeing other people there.

Well...

Excuse me a minute.

Go ahead.

You are crazy if you think I need your permission to see him,

or that my son Fabián needs your permission to see his dad.

When will you accept Leonardo isn't your husband?

And when will you accept one comes before two?

But number one is in the past.

Why don't you find yourself a man? We all know what you're lacking.

-Emanuel! Say something... -What can he say?

Don't let it go to her head!

It's in my head 'cause I'm his wife.

I'm leaving. And stop making a fuss!

You know what? I meant what I said.

If you want to visit Leonardo, ask for an appointment.

Listen, sweetie. What Pablo wants

is for Markel to go to Medellín

and train a few people. He'll pay good money for that.

Is that clear?

The money part sounds fucking great, but we need to leave now.

What does that have to do with my family?

You should ask your people, buddy.

We're leaving. Are you ready?

-Yes, I am. -Let's go.

Thank you so much...

for the water.

One more thing, honey.

I haven't forgotten about last night.

You owe me one.

You too, asshole.

It's an interesting conversation, but I'm a bit tired.

I'll go get some rest.

Sure.

It was nice meeting you, Constanza.

I think so too.

-See you tomorrow, Uriel. -See you tomorrow.

What do you know about Wilmer?

Does he have a girlfriend?

He had one.

A pregnant gringa.

She left him and returned to the US.

What does he know about us?

Nothing for now.

Good.

-Hello? -Raquel? It's Adelaida.

-Pipe is here too. -What's up?

What's up? How's everything going in Madrid?

If we told you...

The German showed up at the house.

I don't know how he did it, but he got Markel Herrero out of jail.

The ETA guy who helped my dad.

What does that have to do with us?

We asked the German just that.

He said we had to ask our people,

my dad and uncle.

So, do you know anything?

No, I don't.

Nothing.

The German visited Uncle Leonardo when he was in jail there,

but I don't know if that visit is connected to this.

Hold on. Incoming news.

It's not good.

The US has officially asked Colombia to extradite Leonardo Villegas.

And we thought it was over.

Dear Magistrate Molina,

you can't imagine how glad I am to have you here.

Thank you.

I'd like to take this opportunity to give you this Christmas bonus,

which the Villegas family has sent you.

No.

Judge Molina, I'd like you to meet Wilmer Villegas,

Emanuel Villegas's son and Leonardo Villegas's nephew.

Nice to meet you.

Wilmer is a lawyer

and he's here to discuss some matters related to Mr. Leonardo.

It's important to mention

that the Villegas Ulloa brothers are in the process

of shutting down some of their businesses in order to regularize their situation.

Mr. Wilmer will explain this in detail.

-Hmm. -Magistrate Molina.

We just found out the US has officially asked for my uncle's extradition.

I think this is unacceptable,

since our extradition law has one serious procedural flaw.

Allow me to explain.

This was the start of Wilmer Villegas's mission.

He had to avoid for a second time his uncle's extradition to the US.

In Cali, the family had just learned about the news

and about some other things that led to a new crisis.

Look at these brats!

I told them to play after the novena. Ugh!

Michi!

What's that...

about your brother's extradition?

Wasn't that taken care of?

I'm his wife, why didn't I know about this?

Why do you think?

You're too dramatic.

Emanuel, don't tell me this one knew.

-This one? I have a name. -Enough!

Do me a favor and drop the bullshit. This is serious.

And you too! Stop provoking her!

We just found out about it too. We didn't know anything.

Wilmer and Uriel are in Bogotá dealing with the judges.

The only thing we can do is calm down, wait, and let them work.

Understood?

Can someone pour me a whisky?

I did. It's on the table.

Thank you.

Magistrate, let's have another whisky.

No. I think I drank that bottle all by myself.

Don't worry, we'll take care of you and your driver will take you home.

-So, cheers. -In that case, sure.

What's your opinion on the procedural flaw Mr. Villegas found in the extradition law?

The truth is, he has a point,

but you know that making things happen requires money.

Of course.

-A lot of money... -Excuse me.

What happened?

Mr. Guillermo Cano, the journalist...

He was shot to death by hitmen.

Come on. Have some faith.

I know my drugstores work well.

Besides, we're the only ones who do social work.

Our prices are so low, Mom.

I know, honey.

Fabi, where is Fabián?

He's at work, at the Pan American.

He's a responsible man now.

Come, sweetie. Let's pray the novena.

What happened?

Guillermo Cano, the journalist, was murdered in Bogotá.

What?

Journalists' lives are worthless here.

He was leaving the newspaper's headquarters

when he was surprised and shot by hitmen on motorbikes.

He died instantly.

It is said the mafias are behind his homicide,

in particular, the group known as the Extraditables.

-Turn it off. -Sure.

-He was murdered... -You're right.

You probably know more than what's on the news.

-Honey... -No.

Go figure.

I have no idea.

The Antioquia men did it.

Pablo, Olaya,

Gacha, the guy from Boyacá.

Isn't Olaya your partner?

-Raquel. -No.

Not anymore.

We all went our separate ways after Spain.

The German went to Adelita's house today.

What?

They got an ETA terrorist out of prison.

From the prison where Uncle Leonardo was.

They hid him in Adelita's house until they could get out.

You didn't know about this either, huh?

I assure you the Villegases had nothing to do with that attack.

They aren't even part of the Extraditables.

Whatever you say. Thank you. Excuse me.

Magistrate, I hope you take into account everything I told you.

Of course. Fredy, we're leaving.

Excuse me.

See you.

I can't believe it!

That attack will ruin everything.

I'm sure my family had nothing to do with that.

I know.

But the rest of Colombia isn't so sure.

Anyway, we have to do something fast.

We have to deal with this. Thanks, Constanza.

I'll go talk to Mr. Leonardo.

Wilmer, you can rest assured that you did a great job.

I don't think so.

Okay.

You could learn to take a compliment.

You're good. You could become Colombia's most successful lawyer.

That's not happening.

According to Rosario's prediction, I'll be killed at a young age.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Belén Rodríguez Salvatierra