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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'll say it again,

because nobody listens to me here.

I don't know what the Medellín people want with the Spanish terrorist.

They do their thing, we are not involved.

Tell me something.

My Uncle Leonardo is wanted for extradition, but we,

the Villegases, have nothing to do with the Extraditables.

Your uncle won't be extradited.

You know why? 'Cause he's not part of the Extraditables!

No!

What about their war against the government, then?

Are you deaf?

I'm telling you that's all Pablo! We are not involved.

Yes, those people shoot whoever crosses them, we don't!

Get off me!

-Can we finish the damn novena? -Okay, calm down.

Nicolás! Kids!

Let's sing.

Let's pray.

Let's pray, honey. Sit down.

First, let's pray for Mr. Guillermo Cano's soul.

In the name of the Father...

Everything was on track with the judge, Mr. Leonardo.

Everything was on track.

But that man got killed and it screwed us.

I can imagine.

They lumped us all together,

they can't tell who's who.

No, but don't you worry.

We'll take care of everything here.

We'll do as much damage control as possible.

Wilmer and Constanza have been great company.

Great help.

So, are the girls coming tomorrow?

Yes, sir.

They fly to Cali tomorrow.

You know...

we overlooked a problem.

Mayerly!

She thinks she's the warden and she's monitoring my visits.

So, what do we do, sir?

Tell you what...

No, call her yourself and tell her

that a legal team from Bogotá is coming to brief me.

Yes, women lawyers.

Yes, sir. Let's hope it works, right?

Boys, a toast to next year's victories.

In the league, the Libertadores Cup, we'll kick ass.

Go Pan American!

A word, Mr. Fabián.

Don't you think you're burning a lot of cash?

What's up, Flaco? Are you keeping tabs on me?

It's not like that, Fabián.

It's just, you're short on cash and you are splurging.

-I don't know... -Relax, Flaquito.

Money makes money.

I'll take care of that part of the business

and you the other.

And what's that?

Watch my back and leave me be.

Once we start moving the heroin,

all of this will be covered.

I already started making calls.

The business will be running soon.

Relax, you're dealing with a Villegas. You fucker.

Well, boys, are the girls taking care of you?

Hi.

-Hello, sweetie. -How are you, Grandma?

-Hi, Mom. -Oh, I'm glad you are here.

You missed the novena last night.

Oh? No, you're right.

I'm sorry. I had a lot of work, Mom.

Yes?

Thanks for saving me some buns.

The situation was tense anyway.

With the death of that journalist, Cano.

It was horrible, I couldn't sleep

thinking about him.

-Antioquians are rotten, Grandma. -No.

Don't say that, that's not true, sweetie.

Some Antioquians are good people.

There are some bad ones.

Pablo and Olaya.

Thank God Leonardo and Emanuel are done with them.

So, sweetie, how are things at school?

Great, Mom.

I have class this evening too.

What?

I thought it was school break.

-It is. -So?

Classes start in January, like at every university.

Of course.

-So? -They are doing an induction

for the freshmen, the rookies.

Oh, of course.

Look at the time.

I'd love to stay and chat with you, but I'm new and I can't be late for work.

Okay, but wait for the eggs.

No, Mom. I'll be late.

I'll take this, okay? See you.

Bye, honey. Well...

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON

I was stunned when I heard about it, honey.

So, they can still take you to the US?

Can't they just fuck off?

We knew it was a possibility.

But I have Wilmer and Uriel

doing their damnedest to avoid it.

Uriel said some women lawyers are coming.

Members of the team that have to meet with you.

The legal team.

I have to sign some documents.

Come in!

Mr. Leonardo, your visitors are here.

Oh.

Okay.

Remember.

Spinach is really good for the kids.

I know.

Ask the doctor for a supplement.

Where should I take them?

Are you the lawyers?

You look nothing like I imagined.

Mr. Leonardo, how are you?

Counselors, how are you all?

Mrs. Mayerly, a pleasure. I'm Constanza.

They are María Claudia and Catalina.

But you are so young.

Did you pass the bar?

We are junior trial attorneys.

We are helping Mr. Wilmer Villegas with your husband's case.

And how is the case going?

We are analyzing all legal avenues in your husband's case.

Specifically, a loophole that would lead to repealing the current extradition law.

-Right, and... -Hey.

You have to take Nicolás to his appointment.

Please. Come here!

Open up, Clavijo! Hurry. Come on, you have to go.

-Yes. -It's important.

Yes, I'll be late.

Don't worry about me.

-Thank you. -Have a nice day.

Counselors. Counselor.

Welcome.

-Come in. -How are you, Leonardo?

I loved what you said. It was great.

Wilmer and Uriel changing a law, imagine that!

-Changing a law! -They'll do it too.

He's very skilled.

Yes, I sure deserve these gifts, huh?

What are we going to do? Hanky-panky.

What about you?

You don't like my humble abode?

Yes, sorry, sir. It's very nice.

I was just thinking about Wilmer.

The wonderful work he's doing.

I think I'm learning a lot from him, because he's a great lawyer.

I love how he talks, he's so eloquent.

Yes.

Wilmer is our pride and joy.

Right.

Did you hear about him and the gringa?

Yes, sir, I heard. And I noticed he seemed quite sad.

Poor thing.

He needs someone that'll make him happy.

Could that be you?

Me?

You know what?

You'll stay out of this game.

Your mission from now on will be to take care of Wilmer.

Go on.

All right, sir. Merry Christmas. Girls...

Merry Christmas. Go on!

Wow! What's this?

It's time for my gifts.

You stay there.

We'll sit here with style.

May I?

What's going on here?

What do you think, Flaco?

Our own warehouse. The first of many.

FABIÁN'S WAREHOUSE - CALI

It's not much, but it's a start.

It's cool, Flaco. Relax. It's probably the supplier.

-Fabián, what's up? -Jacinto.

-Flaco! -I'm good.

-Here's what you asked for. -Show me.

Heroin, 300, pure from the lab.

Five million.

I'll pay you by the end of the month.

No. Strictly cash on delivery.

Jacinto, you know who I am?

Fabián Villegas!

Son of Leonardo Villegas, the king of this city!

I said by end of the month and that's that, dammit.

My word is gold.

Okay, I'll be back in a month.

One more thing.

If you don't pay, I'll talk to your dad and your uncle.

No, Jacinto.

They can't know you're selling me this stuff.

Keep your trap shut, okay?

Flaco, you look good.

See you in a month.

See, Flaquito?

We have the goods. Now we send it to Gringoland.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Oh...

Mr. Leonardo was very satisfied.

He says, "Merry Christmas."

Satisfied with your legal acumen, I presume.

I didn't personally provide my legal services.

But he wants to meet again next week.

We are thinking of setting up a schedule to rotate all our legal consultants.

That's a great idea.

Your Christmas bonus.

Just what I asked baby Jesus for.

Thank you.

Where's Wilmer?

In the guestroom, trying to get through to his girlfriend in Atlanta.

I don't think he's been able to.

I'll let you work. Excuse me.

May I?

Yes.

Why the long face?

Your gringa girlfriend?

She won't even get on the phone.

It's like she erased me from her life. I don't know what's wrong.

Wilmer, you didn't ask for it, but I want to give you my opinion.

I think that gringa doesn't deserve you.

That's how gringos are.

They're honest, straightforward, they don't like these things.

Well, she may be straightforward, honest, whatever, but...

she shouldn't judge you so harshly.

She should know your family is one thing, and you're another.

Or at least she shouldn't cut you out, 'cause you're having a baby.

You know, you're right.

It breaks my heart to see you this sad.

I feel like it's my mission to make you smile,

to make you happy.

Really? What are you going to do?

No, Constanza.

No, how embarrassing. The truth is I never...

MONTHS LATER

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON - CALI

-How was the birthday party? -Fine.

Fernando and Nora were happy, and the boy too.

So sweet.

Do you think Adelaida and Felipe arrived already?

-I think so. -Right.

-The plane must have landed by now. -Probably.

Mr. Leonardo, you have a call in your office.

What happened? I said I didn't want to be disturbed.

Yes, but the thing is...

-The thing is... -All right.

It's Mr. Pablo calling.

Wait here. I'll be right back.

PALMASECA AIRPORT

Okay, kids. Welcome to Cauca Valley.

You brought suitcases, right?

Well, Flaco, we are back for good.

-No kidding, really? -Yes, the Madrid chapter is over.

Mrs. Marlén will be ecstatic.

-Imagine. -Go on.

Thanks.

Wait.

Isn't that Mrs. Cindy?

Who?

Mrs. Cindy, your cousin's gringa ex-girlfriend.

What's up, partner?

Enjoying your forced vacation in Villahermosa?

It's fine.

I am calling to personally thank you for the information you gave me.

What are you talking about?

The Basque.

He's been working for me here in Medellín since last year.

He's taught us everything about explosives and he's been training my boys.

We're having a blast learning how to make fireworks.

In fact, we'll be trying them out in a little while.

Yes, that was perfect. While I was talking to you

the first bomb went off, and we have several ready to go.

Breaking news.

There has been an explosion at the site of El Colombiano newspaper in Medellín.

Rescue teams are yet to issue an official casualty list,

but it's believed dozens were injured.

While light is shed on this matter, people are advised to stay away

from the area. We repeat.

Breaking news. An explosion at the site of El Colombiano newspaper.

What do you think, man?

You see? Your contribution to the cause is already bearing fruit.

Hey, Pablo.

How were those people related to your war against the government?

Hey, first of all, watch your tone.

And second, it's "our" war, plural.

No, you dreamed this up all by yourself.

We do things differently here.

We buy people's consciences, even their souls! But we don't kill.

Don't be a dork.

That won't get you anywhere.

We need to bring this country to its knees.

You know something?

You and your war can go to hell!

You're not getting another cent from us for that!

You can go down on your own.

Cali is out of this shit!

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON

Cindy!

-You are Fabián's brother. -Felipe.

-My sister Adelaida. -Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to see Wilmer.

Oh, that's gonna be hard, miss.

Wilmer is in Bogotá.

Bogotá?

Oh...

Perhaps there is another flight.

I'll see if...

Wait, Cindy. The thing is... Put that down.

Why don't you come with us to my granny's, okay?

You can call him from there if you want to.

Okay, let's go. I'll take your luggage.

Come on.

Come on, Cindy.

Your belly is so big...

-Yes. -Do you have cravings?

What's wrong with you? Why were you spying on me?

-Listening in on my calls? -Let go!

You think you can lecture me after what I just heard?

Look, I know it looks bad.

But nothing is what it seems. Mayerly...

listen, you can't tell anyone about this.

Leonardo, tell me the truth.

Are you funding terrorist attacks?

Are you helping Pablo in his war against the government?

Look.

I won't deny we've had to give money to Pablo.

To keep the peace.

We're not giving him money for war.

If you paid attention to what I said,

you must've heard me tell him to go to hell.

He's not getting another cent.

Mayerly, I'm begging you.

Don't tell anybody, okay?

I don't want trouble with the family.

-Mr. Leonardo. -Hmm?

I'm sorry, but your brother and niece are here.

-Tell them to wait. -Yes, sir.

Mayerly.

URIEL GARRIDO'S HOUSE - BOGOTÁ

A bomb?

Yes, another bomb. Terrible.

-Terrible. -How many dead? What did they say?

Nothing yet. This is bad for us, Wilmer.

These acts breed fear and insecurity.

We don't want that.

...who alerted the authorities so that vehicles...

-...and passersby... -Hello.

Come again?

Yes, just a second.

...attributed by the authorities to drug trafficking,

Mr. Leonardo Antonio Tabares was killed.

Hello?

-Cindy. -I'm in Cali, at your grandma's.

What are you doing in Cali?

I came to Colombia to see you.

I bumped into your cousins from Madrid at the airport.

They brought me here.

Cindy, you can't do this to me.

You can't disappear and then show up out of the blue.

Wilmer, I want to see you.

I want to fix our relationship.

Look, stay at my grandma's, okay?

I'll be on the first flight to Cali.

I'll see you there.

Bye.

You heard that, right?

I'm off to Cali.

Keep me updated.

A car bomb, like in Spain.

This has to do with that Basque guy that helped you in Madrid, right?

Perhaps.

He was an explosives expert.

"Perhaps"?

Are you saying you don't know what's happening?

First of all, lower your voice!

You won't talk to us like that.

No!

This country has a murderer, a butcher.

His name is Pablo. A Medellín boor.

He and the Extraditables are probably to blame, not us.

Don't compare us.

This is awful.

What's happening to the press in this country is insane.

Nobody can talk, there's no freedom of speech.

If anybody speaks up, they are killed on the spot.

I can't go on like this.

Pablo set off the bomb while we were on the phone.

Pablo called you?

We are done with those men.

It's over.

Cali won't give them another cent.

Thank God.

I suppose he didn't like hearing that.

I don't give a shit if he's upset.

We are not financing that shit.

Not anymore.

But it'll bring us trouble.

Imagine how the victims' families must feel...

Oh!

MARLÉN'S HOUSE - CALI

Oh, sweetie!

My darling!

-Welcome, I'm so happy! -How are you?

Oh, sweetheart!

-Hi, Fabiola. -Why are you so late?

Look who we bumped into at the airport.

Hello, Mrs. Marlén.

How are you?

I'm good.

I know you didn't expect to see me here.

No.

I want to apologize for the way I left a few months ago.

I'm sorry.

In the explosion attributed by the authorities to narcos...

Uriel, did you see what happened at El Colombiano?

I did.

They'll start planting bombs now.

If the government doesn't respond quickly, we are in for bad times, my girl.

-Where's Wilmer? -He left for Cali.

Weird, we were gonna have lunch...

Cindy dropped in on him.

By the shape of her belly, I'm sure it's a zumbambica, right?

-Perhaps. -True!

-A what? -A girl!

-A baby girl! -Oh, a girl!

-Yes! -It's very flat, right?

Good evening.

Hello, sweetie.

How are you, Grandma? Cousin!

It's been a while.

Yes, cousin.

Wilmer.

Cindy.

Let's go.

You two must have a lot to discuss. Let's go, Fabi.

Once again, Colombia mourns.

ERC RADIO STATION

The country is appalled, reeling.

And yet violent acts continue.

From the murder of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla

to the death of Mr. Guillermo Cano.

There's less freedom of speech and more fear,

not only of speaking publicly, but also of going outside,

because people don't feel safe, nobody's safe anymore.

Those responsible for these atrocities are bloodthirsty, heartless men.

Apparently, they brought from Spain a Basque terrorist, an explosives expert,

to teach him and his men how to make bombs.

As things stand,

we are in for a gory spectacle of blood and gunpowder

to bring us to our knees.

And we can't allow that.

The Extraditables, headed by Mr. Pablo,

the Olaya brothers, Cristian Lampert, aka the German,

all rich enough to fund this wretched war that is scourging the country.

And in view of what's happening, we ask, where is the government?

Why is there no clear, decisive action against these brutal acts?

For example, Mr. Jaime Olaya should have been extradited to the US

a long time ago.

Hello?

Víctor, do me a favor.

Let me speak to Raquel.

...and the obligation...

I know. Get her off the air.

-...disgusting terrorists. -Just a second.

Apparently, nobody wants to do their jobs.

-Put me through to the booth. -Raquel.

Mr. Leonardo wants you off the air.

Pick up, he's frantic.

Dear listeners,

this is a call to stand together against the terrorists.

We can't allow this to continue.

Things may get worse, they will spin out of control.

We have to do something now.

-Hello. -Raquel.

What were you thinking?

What possessed you to speak against those people?

On our own radio station!

Uncle, I'm just speaking the truth.

As a journalist I have the right and the duty

to say what I want to say.

Enough, leave the poetry for another day.

This is not the time nor the way to do this.

So, please shut up and don't poke the bear.

Forgive me for the way I left a few months ago.

I was afraid.

I was confused.

When I found out about the pregnancy, and about your family,

I was at a loss.

Cindy, I knew it wouldn't be easy.

But I couldn't just leave and turn my back on my uncle.

I know.

I know you had to help your uncle.

I couldn't understand that.

I felt the baby grow and I thought of you.

And I want us to be together.

That's why I'm here.

But I don't understand.

If you felt that way, why didn't you answer my calls?

My parents wouldn't let me talk to you.

They don't know I'm here.

Did you tell your family...

about my family?

I had to.

They were upset

and disapprove of our relationship,

they don't want you in the baby's life.

-It's a pity they feel that way. -I'm sorry.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

I want to be with you.

I want us to go ahead with the wedding.

Check this out!

FABIÁN'S WAREHOUSE - CALI

Where did you get that bike?

How do you like my new toy?

Wicked.

That's an understatement, Flaco. It's a beauty.

You know I always wanted one of these.

But Leonardo and my uncle are two cheap bastards.

You should have asked baby Jesus for one.

No, he never got me what I wanted for Christmas.

So, seeing that no one got me one, I got it myself.

Now that we sell heroin we're rolling in cash.

We can splurge.

Hey, Fabián,

have you thought about how you'll explain this to your family?

Because you'll show it to them, right?

Easy, Flaco, we don't need to tell them.

Nobody needs to know I have it.

We carry on as before.

I work at the Pan American in the mornings and go to school in the evenings.

We've been doing this for months and no one has noticed.

Fabiola, how's Fabián doing at school?

Now that I'm back, I want to continue studying.

He's doing just fine.

You can ask him tomorrow at breakfast.

But early, 'cause between work at the Pan American

and school, he is very busy.

Isn't it true he's responsible now?

-Yes, honey. -That's great.

-I'm glad. -So, family.

Cindy has something to tell you.

I want to tell you that Wilmer and I...

are together again.

All right!

Oh... I hope you can understand

why I left a while back.

Uhm... I apologize again for behaving the way I did.

You are all very kind to me.

I didn't have a good attitude.

-Yes. -So, we'll need your help more than ever.

As you can see, Cindy is about to give birth.

We want to get married before she does.

-Oh, yes! -Congratulations!

-I love you both! -Thank you, Grandma.

Come and rest for a while.

-I'll show you your room. -Good.

She gave a good speech.

-Congratulations. -Thanks, cousin.

And...

does Cindy know about your girl in Bogotá? I bet she does.

Since gringas are so progressive...

No, Cindy doesn't know anything about it.

And I beg you, please, don't say anything.

I'll be the one to explain the situation to Cindy, okay?

That's just like you. Why don't you have some ham?

Eat, cousin. It's delicious.

When will our consultants visit Mr. Leonardo in Cali again?

Tomorrow.

The rotation was a success.

Leonardo is pleased with our panoply of legal concepts.

What is it?

Wilmer.

He's at Mrs. Marlén's and wants me to call him urgently.

All right, I'll be right back.

Hello.

Hi, Connie, I'm glad you called.

Uriel told me you're in Cali because Cindy's back from the US.

I didn't know she was coming.

She called me and said she was here, so I had to get on a flight.

Connie, look, I need to tell you something.

Cindy apologized for everything.

She wants us to be together again, to go ahead with our plans.

And, well...

-She wants to get married. -And what did you say?

I said yes.

Connie, she's my baby's mom, and she's about to give birth.

It's the right way to start a family, don't you think?

Of course. Don't worry about me.

It was never serious between us.

Whereas Cindy is the love of your life. I wish you luck.

Thank you for understanding.

Of course, don't worry.

All the best.

What are the Antioquians doing here, in Cali?

-They give me the creeps. -Stay cool.

I am cool.

-Enjoy this, it's a beautiful day. -Let me through.

-Hello! -It was.

I'm not staying, so I'll get to the point.

Neither Pablo nor the rest of the alliance appreciate you ditching us.

On top of that, there's also the spiel your daughter gave on your radio.

What did you think?

That because we're in another town we wouldn't hear it, you fuckers?

-Why are you talking...? -All right.

Good morning.

Look.

My daughter has been upbraided.

You know what "upbraid" means, right?

-Tell me. -Buy a dictionary.

About the alliance, my brother said it all already.

Cali is out.

So, you can go back and tell your boss.

German.

Use your head.

It's better this way. Cali and Medellín will go their separate ways.

Let's leave it at that.

-We'll be so happy. -Blondie?

-What are you doing here? -I flew in yesterday.

May I?

Yes...

Damn, it feels like a soccer ball.

Fabián, I wanted to apologize to you too.

Apologize? What for?

You were so kind, you took me to the clinic,

and I up and left for the airport without so much as a word.

-I'm sorry. -It's all good.

If I were with Mr. McFrown, I would've left long ago.

I don't even know why you're back, he has another woman now.

-Let's go, we're late. -I'm coming.

You're very chatty today.

Let's go.

-Bye, blondie. -Enough of that.

-So frowny. -What is it?

Fabián, come here!

Long time no see.

Are you my sister? Come here!

We definitely are the only good looking Villegases.

-Yes. -Welcome home, princess.

So, you're studying.

I heard. I want to go back to school.

What are you studying?

Economics.

And business.

International business management.

I was studying that in Madrid!

What classes are you taking?

Which ones aren't I taking?

Business, math, biology.

Look at the time. I gotta run.

Your brother is working.

-Really? -A-ha.

-See you. -Bye.

-Well done. -Thank you.

Biology?

That's it, then.

You missed out on making history in this country.

But I'll tell you something.

Pablo is very excited about the bombs and we're playing the long game.

So watch your step.

In case you trip and fall on a live bomb.

Are you threatening us?

-Huh? -Easy.

-Is that a threat? -Nacho!

He's not threatening us.

Because he knows he's in Cali, and from here to the airport

many things can happen.

Emanuel, question.

Is your niece in Cali already?

What's it to you?

Just asking. But, you know what?

Say hi to her for me.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Pilar Dueñas