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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.

SOME SITUATIONS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED FOR AN AUDIOVISUAL FORMAT.

May I talk to you

in the kitchen for a moment?

What do you want to talk about?

I'd like to tell you something.

Tell me.

Can you explain something to me? What the fuck are you doing in this house?

I'm here for Wilmer's wedding.

Really?

You're a shameless bitch!

I know perfectly well, your group of lawyers

are fucking my husband in Villa Hermosa.

Mom!

-I won't allow... -Don't turn your back on me!

Don't even try to deny it,

because Leonardo confessed to me that all the "lawyers"

are his harem of whores!

-Why would he need them? Who knows? -No!

You'd better leave!

-Leave or I'll kick you out! -Calm down!

-Calm down! -Bitch!

-Take a seat. -Why should I sit?

-Let me go! -Sit there.

Are you happy?

That wasn't right, Mayerly.

Not on a day like today.

Calm down.

OUR LORD OF MIRACLES CLINIC

This is his.

It's the same thing I gave my son.

Look, Dad.

Meet Linda. That's going to be her name.

What a pretty name.

She's my first granddaughter.

OUR LORD OF MIRACLES

-Congratulations, Wilmer. -Thank you.

Life is truly fucked up, isn't it?

It gives you things, but it also takes them away.

It hurts you and makes you happy at the same time.

Right.

And now the Antioquians will come after us with all their might.

They are already coming, Wilmer.

They're nervous, because we got out of their war against the government.

They also want to make us pay, for the guys Hugo killed in New York.

What a mess!

Poor Fernando turned out to be the victim of this whole mess.

Did you know, he never wanted to take part in our business?

This is so unfair.

I have to go upstairs.

There seems to be a problem with Rosario and Nora.

No, I'll go with you. Wait.

I'm disappointed, Adelaida.

And not only for those girls.

Your dad and uncle keep ruining things.

What's more, Fernando's death is their fault.

Wait a moment.

I know you're furious but, you can't say that.

They're up to their necks in that.

Listen, sweetie.

I'm going to tell you

something really important.

I found out something.

Do you remember when I went to prison after Milton's birthday?

What happened?

Pablo and Emanuel were giving Pablo money

to finance the war against the government.

What?

What are you saying? Are you serious?

Rosi?

What happened?

What do you mean no mortuary wants to receive him?

Did you say we'll pay in cash, and triple if necessary?

The money isn't an issue here, Emanuel.

So what?

The mortuaries don't want to have anything to do with our family.

It's the same thing that happened with the Buga Church.

I can't believe we're going through a tragedy,

and those people reserve their right of admission.

It doesn't matter. There are several mortuaries here.

-Oh my God. -Who have you called?

Calm down, love.

Read it to me. I can't see.

Hello, sweetie.

Hello, Grandma.

Thanks, Oscar. How did it go at your friend's place?

It was fine.

Did you know you're staying with me tonight?

I see.

Since Cindy isn't here, you can sleep in the guest room

that you really like.

-Grandma? -Yes?

Are you sad?

No, I'm not.

Let's go. Help me arrange the guest room.

Grandma. Can I call my parents later?

Yes, you can call them later. But let's arrange the guest room first.

Rosario,

could you see what happened with Fernando?

Norita. The truth is I saw it.

I saw it when I read the tarot cards to Leonardo

and I told Emanuel, but...

he didn't believe me. I saw explosions and death but, I never thought

there would be a bomb at the drugstore.

Do you call yourselves Christians?

Aren't you ashamed

of denying a good man a wake?

Go to hell. You'll hear from us soon.

What happened, love?

Was that the last mortuary?

People are frightened and...

I understand why.

Where am I going to hold a wake for him?

Don't worry. If there's no mortuary, we'll make one.

What are you saying?

I'll tell Nacho to buy a mortuary.

If we need to buy a butcher later, we'll do it.

If we need to buy a bakery, we'll do it.

We have money to do so!

Hello.

I won't go upstairs to see Mom. How are you?

What can I say?

Your family has turned upside down over Fernando's death.

Cindy delivered her baby sooner than expected,

and your dad was caught having an affair with the lawyer.

We are in deep shit.

I'm fucked up too.

Did something happen?

Henry has been missing since yesterday.

No way.

Something might have happened to him.

I don't know what to think.

Sometimes I think that bastard robbed me.

It was $500,000.

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

How are you, spoiled child?

I'm fine.

Do you want to have breakfast?

I want orange juice.

Give a glass to the child.

Fabián.

Why is everyone so weird?

I have to go now. Here, you have bread and juice.

Ask Nubia if you need anything.

Drink, honey.

Hello.

Don't move too much.

The baby is already born.

You had a C-section, but everything turned out well.

Since she was born early, she is in an incubator for now.

But she's out of danger.

You'll see her when you can walk.

We had a terrible scare.

You suffered from decompensation.

What happened at the drugstore was horrible.

It was a bomb.

A bomb?

How are Fernando and Nora?

What happened to them?

Aunt Nora is fine because she wasn't there at that time.

But Fernando...

He died.

I saw it all. I saw the dead bodies and wounded people.

Calm down.

Calm down, please.

Cindy, calm down.

You can't... Help! A nurse, please!

Help!

Mom.

Mommy.

Honey.

Honey. Milton is in the living room.

Are you going to tell him now?

Yes, I am.

I don't even know what to tell him, Mom.

You know you can do this. Come on.

Let's go.

Hello, Mom.

What's up, love? Take this, Mom.

-How are you? -Why are you crying?

My love.

Due to some things.

Things.

You know I love you, don't you?

Yes, I do.

I have to tell you something that's really sad.

But before that, I want you to know

I adore you.

And now you, your grandma and I are together.

And you can always count on me, I'll be with you forever.

The thing is... What I have to tell you...

has to do with your daddy.

The thing is...

there was an accident at the drugstore,

some stuff exploded and...

and your daddy...

your daddy...

your daddy won't be here with us anymore.

Your daddy went to heaven, my love.

Did my...?

Did Dad go to...?

Yes, my love.

VILLAHERMOSA JAIL

I can't believe what you said about the mortuaries.

None of them wanted to receive Fernando's body.

They made lots of excuses.

The truth is they are scared of getting involved with us.

Michi.

Should we buy a mortuary?

We're working on that.

Gentlemen, we own a mortuary now.

Which one did you buy?

The mortuary that's close to the Swiss' former house.

We've just closed the deal.

The administrator will take care of Fernandito's body.

Okay.

We're officially in the business of death.

So, we'll deal with the Antioquians' death.

Thanks for your help, my friend.

Don't worry.

We have to arrange the biggest funeral

that has ever been held in Cali.

For Fernando.

A loyal family member.

Guli. Nora...

Our sparkly girl is devastated.

Pablo and the Antioquians are sons of bitches.

Don't worry, little brother.

We'll think of a way to make them pay.

Hello? Leonardo? Emanuel?

I'm aware of it all.

And I'd like to say, I'm really sorry.

I know Fernando was a loving member of your family.

Do me a favor. Offer Norita my condolences.

Thanks, my friend. We will.

What was I saying?

When we killed those Antioquians, I never thought

they would seek revenge this way.

Forget it.

Killing a henchman is one thing,

but killing a family member is an entirely different thing.

That's why we'll do the same to them.

No. We won't do the same. We'll do something three times worse!

If the Antioquians think we'll remain calm

after what they did, they're wrong.

Okay, so tell me what needs to be done.

I want to kill all those motherfuckers.

But revenge is a dish best served cold.

So, we need to improve our security system first.

Okay. Let's hire more men.

Exactly. We can't allow them to walk around Cali,

as if they were in Medellín. We have to shield the city.

The taxi drivers.

The taxi drivers.

They always know what's happening in the city.

Tell me about it, I was in that guild.

Let's give them money to keep an eye on the city,

and tell us what's happening.

I'll talk to their representatives.

We have to do everything you said.

Most importantly,

we need a new Chief of Security.

-Flaco. -I'm not saying Flaco isn't an option.

But since the Antioquians have the Basque,

we need the most badass man in the world.

A man who can find and kill Pablo.

Exactly. We need to do that.

That way we'll end the war quickly, and get back to normal.

I know someone who fits the criteria.

Two weeks ago I met a man that had a military career,

here in America.

He was very decorated.

He's an expert in military strategy, communications, and armament.

And he's looking for a job.

My friend...

We need him here right now. Is he available?

I don't know, but I'll call and ask him.

OUR LORD OF MIRACLES CLINIC

Hello.

Connie?

Hello.

Take a seat. I didn't know you were in Cali.

I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle.

I offer you my condolences.

Congratulations on your baby.

Thank you.

Last night... I was at Mrs. Marlén's house.

Did someone tell you?

No, they didn't.

The truth is,

I haven't had time to talk to them.

But tell me.

Did you come to do something about my uncle Leonardo?

Honestly?

I came for your wedding.

I asked Uriel to be his partner.

Because...

I don't even know why.

I'd love to tell you I wasn't heartbroken when we broke up.

But that's not true.

Here I am.

I'm trying to understand it.

Don't think it has been easy for me.

We were having a great time together.

That's what I thought.

I know you've been by my side all this time,

you've supported me.

You've been with me through thick and thin.

-But... -No, relax.

I'm not here to ask for an explanation.

I don't need it. I understand. You just had a baby with Cindy.

I also understand you want to do the right thing.

And that's one of the things I admire the most about you.

It's exactly that... You're a person with integrity.

I'd like to be like that too.

What are you talking about?

There are many things you don't know about me.

But you will find out anyway.

So I'd prefer to tell you myself.

For some time now,

I've been in charge of a group of friends from college

who are prostitutes.

They've been assisting your uncle in jail.

The lawyers?

Before talking

about anything else, I'd like you to accept my apologies

for what happened at Mrs. Marlén's house last night.

Constanza and I didn't know

Mrs. Mayerly knew about the fake lawyers.

I forgot to tell you Mayerly knew about that.

I didn't even know you and Constanza were in Cali.

She offered to come with me to Wilmer's wedding

and I, like an idiot, believed in her and accepted.

Don't worry about that.

She was going to find out anyway. I'm tired of having secrets.

If she doesn't like it, she can leave.

-Are you sure of that? -What can I say?

-We aren't going through a good time. -That's clear.

I have a lot of problems, so the last thing I need is another one.

Speaking of problems, we have a huge one.

My contacts, within the government, have told me

they can't tolerate any terrorist attack.

The terrorist attacks need to end now, because they're scared.

That will end soon.

We already have a plan to end that.

I hope so.

A new presidential election is about to start

and the strongest candidate is Luis Carlos Galán,

who has announced he will harden measures against drug traffickers.

I know all of this sounds strange.

I know that but the only thing I can say is that we,

all of us, have spent that money on studying

and supporting ourselves.

Are you saying you received money for sex, too?

I did it a couple of times.

You're kidding.

I never did it while we were together.

For some time now, I have only made the arrangements for them.

Connie, be totally honest with me.

Please.

Have you had sex with a member of my family?

With my dad or uncle?

With Uriel?

Have you realized that what you're doing

makes you a pimp?

I don't like that word.

I don't think that defines me.

We haven't hurt anyone with this business.

Everyone has been very pleased.

It's a business, like any other.

Of course. A business like any other.

What about Mayerly?

Haven't you hurt her?

You have all the information now.

Do what you want with it.

Once again, I'm sorry for your uncle.

And congratulations on your baby.

ERC RADIO STATION - CALI

Can you wait a minute?

Raquel.

What's up, cousin?

I'm glad to see you.

I was going to visit you but, after all that happened...

It's okay. I came to pick you up. I don't want you to stay here.

No, I can't leave. There is nobody else here.

Cousin.

They can plant a bomb at any time.

Let them plant it.

They want us to run away.

They want us to be scared.

I won't give them the satisfaction.

Raquel, this is serious.

-And you, more than anyone, know that. -I know.

That's why I won't leave this place.

Do you know why we're like this?

Because we allowed them to mess with us.

We allowed a gangster business to become part of this family.

Don't say that. No.

That's the truth.

Fernando ended up paying the piper for my dad and uncle's business.

I'll tell you something, Mom.

Leonardo and Emanuel are as guilty

as the hitmen who killed Fernando.

No.

Honey, no.

-It's the truth. -No.

Mom. You know that.

We allowed that stuff into the house.

And my brothers bought into it.

Mom...

He was murdered!

Tell me. What can I do now?

Sweetie.

All of us were hit hard by Fernando's death.

But that's not all...

My parents aren't on good terms.

For some time now,

Dad has been having sex with some girls.

They were supposed to be his legal team.

Legal team? They were prostitutes.

Are the girls the ones Constanza, Wilmer's girlfriend,

have been bringing here?

That's right.

What nerve!

On top of that, they're up to their necks in problems!

What were they thinking?

Were they thinking about women? They're so disrespectful.

We can't get involved in that.

We can't get involved in their relationship.

Raquel. You were right.

About what?

My dad and uncle supported the war against the government.

They gave the Antioquians a lot of money.

Are you serious, Adelaida?

Are you sure of what you're saying?

Mom told me about it.

No.

Raquel!

A place where clowns, thieves, and journalists have a show.

-I don't know. -Flaco.

Move. Let's go to the clinic.

Do you think it's necessary to go out, now?

Of course I do. Don't you know I have to visit my great-granddaughter?

Besides, Wilmer spent the night there alone.

Okay, madam.

Get Chucho, Ramírez, and the others ready. We'll go out.

-Okay. -Why are so many people coming?

I'm sorry. Mr. Emanuel gave that order.

He said he had to double the security.

There are two visitors at the fence. Two gringos.

What did you say? What gringos?

They say they are Mrs. Cindy's parents.

Mrs. Cindy's parents.

Hey. Pack that.

The organization would like to offer you money for your services.

But I'm not only talking about transport.

We want you to be our eyes and ears

in Cali, and Valle del Cauca Department.

You'll have to keep an eye on Palmira Airport,

the transport terminal,

highway exits of the city, tollbooths... You have to tell us everything you see.

We want to know who arrives, and who leaves.

Especially, if it's people from Antioquia.

If an Antioquian arrives in Cali,

we have to know who he is.

Or rather, you'll be our guards.

And we'll pay you very well for your services.

Do you agree?

Yes, I do.

Great!

We'll start by giving you gifts.

This is for you. Take it.

Take this.

Sweetie?

Hello.

I'm sorry for everything that has happened.

I know, honey.

Anyway...

Congratulations on your baby.

Thank you.

I brought two visitors with me.

Uriel?

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

Where have you been?

At the clinic.

I told Wilmer about my business.

Constanza. How did he react?

He didn't react well.

I hope this ends here.

It will. Count on that.

Don't worry. I'll run the business until you tell me to stop.

-Hello, Raquel. -What's up?

Good day.

Nobody brings good news here.

Let's go.

How unfortunate.

We have to avenge Fernando's death.

Pablo messed around with us.

Hugo answered. The expert accepts our proposal.

-They're coming tomorrow. -Great.

Perfect. He has to start working right away.

I don't want to lose the advantage we have.

I hope the expert is a true expert,

because our security system has to...

Will we also have a security expert

to deal with our family's bloodshed?

What are you doing here?

What's wrong with you?

What are your limits? You'll get us all killed.

And what's worse, you're financing this whole situation.

She's so beautiful.

She missed a couple of weeks of growth, didn't she?

Yes, she did. But she's a true warrior.

How much longer does she have to stay there?

She'll remain under observation for a few days

and, if she's fine by then, she'll be discharged from the hospital.

I see.

Well, I'll go to visit another patient.

-Thank you, doctor. -Thank you, doctor.

Honey.

What have Cindy's parents said?

I think that they came to Cali,

to take Cindy and the baby back to America.

-They've always wanted that. -No, honey.

What're you thinking of doing?

I won't let them do what Mom did with me,

when she left Colombia.

She took me away from my dad and family.

I know.

If Frank and Kathy think they'll take the baby away,

they are so wrong, you know?

I know.

Look at her...

I found out you gave Pablo money to finance the war

against the government.

Aren't you members of the Extraditables?

We aren't members of the Extraditables.

Things are much more complicated than what you can understand.

Can't you understand the risk you're exposing your family to?

-Fernando was the first one, who's next? -No!

Nobody else!

What happened to Fernando, won't happen again.

That's why we hired a new security chief.

I heard that. A wonderful security chief is coming.

Thanks to him, we won't be scared anymore.

This is your fault because you didn't listen to Grandma.

How many years ago did she ask you to get out of this?

Listen to me.

You won't tell my mom what you know.

So, we're still keeping secrets?

I can't do this anymore...

Don't count on me.

I'm leaving the radio station, and this family.

Raquel.

Raquel!

Open the door.

Raquel! Why did you open the door, fucker?

-What do you mean? You aren't leaving. -No?

-No. -What thing didn't you understand?

I can't stand to be here anymore.

-Open the gate, please. -Stay there.

My girl.

I understand you.

I can't stand this situation either.

But it isn't up to us. The Antioquians are coming for us.

That's why we must leave.

Did you hear what you just said?

If they are coming for us,

we better go far away.

Don't you understand? It doesn't matter if we run away.

They'll chase you to the end of the world.

And I can't protect you in any other place,

like I protect you here.

Who said I need you to protect me?

-Open the gate, please. -Stay there.

You aren't a child, so stop it.

You know very well what I'm talking about.

Since I'm not a child, I don't need your permission.

I'm telling you I'm leaving.

I can't stand to be here anymore, surrounded by shit.

My girl.

-I know things are complicated. -Complicated?

Things are more than complicated.

Things are more difficult than what you're saying.

I don't get what's on your mind.

I can't be here anymore. I can't stand it.

Let me go. I need to get out of here.

Forget me. Let me go.

Will you open the gate?

Open it.

FABIÁN'S WAREHOUSE - CALI

Henry?

Henry?

Hello?

What's up, Arnoldo? I'm Fabián.

Have you found out anything about Henry?

Fabián, I have to hang up.

Don't call me anymore.

Arnoldo.

The bastard hung up on me.

What about this man?

Wait, fucker!

Cindy.

This is our child's birth certificate. I'm here with the notary,

so please sign the document.

-Okay. -Lend me a pen.

Here.

Very well.

-Go now. I'll look for you later. -Excuse me.

Okay.

So, let's make things clear.

We signed that certificate because the child must have my surname.

Cindy, I know your parents don't like our relationship,

isn't that true?

But that child is both yours and mine,

and I won't allow you to leave me out of her life.

You should know by now,

that we're staying in Colombia.

None of us will go back to America,

at least, not for now.

Let me talk.

I don't want to see you again.

Look at the cool motorbike they left us.

They are so sweet, they had the keys in the ignition.

Buddy, there's a lot of money there.

We must take all the goods with us.

Henry gave us good information, didn't he?

Poor fucker. May he rest in peace.

The boss will be so happy when he sees this.

I'm going to check the place. Keep an eye on that.

-Hey! Close this door! -Your partner did it.

Hey, buddy.

-Look what I found. -Give it to me.

Finish while I check the place.

I'm done. Let's go.

Do it quickly. We're leaving.

Move now.

Will you leave the motorbike behind? Take it out.

Let's get this over with. We can't leave a trace.

Fuck. I left the keys in the motorbike.

We're done. Let's get this over with.

-I'm ready to go. -I'm done.

It's on fire!

Someone call the fire department!

We're attracting attention.

Let's go.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Belén Rodríguez Salvatierra