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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 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.

THE GERMAN'S RANCH - ANTIOQUIA

What are you rubbing on over there?

Do you want me to help you?

Open the door.

I have yet to come into this pretty suite.

You can't complain that you don't have first-class service.

A king-sized bed.

Come on, María Adelita. For God's sake.

Where do you think you're going?

You need to relax.

Relax. Nothing will happen if you don't want it to.

Tell me what you will do with me.

My love,

first of all, your clothes are ragged.

You are dirty.

Look at your face.

You have to take a shower so that you smell nice.

Take off your clothes.

Will you leave the room?

I'm doing very well here.

Take your clothes off, or do you need help?

Take your clothes off.

I can't do it.

I'm going to tell you something.

Listen to me, we can do this the easy way

or the hard way.

But the truth is, I don't want things

to turn out badly between us.

Take your clothes off.

Look at you.

Oh, my God.

You are quite dirty, my love.

Look at your hair, your earrings. Let me help you.

Let me help you with your hair.

Come on.

Relax. Nothing will happen to you.

The German was sending greetings to Adelita.

Why the fuck didn't I see it coming?

Pablo knew how to do it.

He knew she's Leonardo's pampered girl.

Did he also ask to give you up in return?

He has us by the balls.

Everything looks like a trap to me.

Don't you agree?

Why are you saying that?

If Pablo truly kidnapped Adelaida,

he would have given us some kind of proof.

And so far, we haven't heard from him.

Mr. Hugo has a point.

The fact that she has been kidnapped doesn't mean she's alive.

If they've harmed a single hair on her head...

Let's wait until my brother comes

to make a decision.

Hello?

Hello? Wilmer. This is Mayerly.

Would you explain to me what's going on?

What's up?

Was Adelaida kidnapped?

Yes, she was kidnapped.

The car she was using was intercepted.

How did that happen? I can't believe it.

She was accompanied by a driver and two guards.

The three of them were killed.

No.

I can't believe it.

It's true.

Please.

Tell me you're looking for her,

and you'll bring her back. Tell me you'll rescue her.

Calm down. We're working on that.

How can I calm down?

We're talking about my daughter!

You are a parent too, you have to understand!

No.

This can't be happening.

Mayerly, I understand you.

But what we can do for now is to try to negotiate with Pablo.

That's the only thing we can do.

What?

Did that monster kidnap my baby?

I can't believe it.

Please.

Honey.

Hello, Grandma.

Calm down, please.

We're working on rescuing her.

Save Adelaida, please.

Please. Save her.

She was taken away, Marlén.

Oh, my God.

Leave.

Come.

Your sister was kidnapped.

Michi, what happened to my daughter?

Pablo called us.

He's willing to trade with us.

How much money does he want?

-How much are we giving him? -Listen.

It's a trade.

He doesn't want money.

Don't tell me...

Does he want a family member?

Something like that.

He wants Hugo.

You look like a goddess when you're having a shower.

I'm about to come and rub your back.

Can't you look at me?

Stop being so prudish.

Take this.

May I dress?

After taking such a pleasant shower,

do you think I'll let you wear these rags?

No, my love.

German, please.

Don't make it worse.

You know what? Let's do something.

I...

I'll let you rest

for a while.

I'll come back later.

You are so hot.

Open.

Take care of the hot lady.

Adelaida!

Adelaida.

Did she return?

Honey.

I lost her.

Would you like some herbal tea?

No. I just want my daughter back.

I know.

I'll answer it.

Hello?

Who am I talking to?

Mayerly?

Yes?

What's up, Mayerly? I'm Rosario.

Is Adelita with you?

I just had a dream so I'd like to know if she's okay.

-What happened? -Hello?

-Hello? Mayerly? -Honey.

She was taken away.

The Antioquians kidnapped her.

Fabián.

Tell me something.

Are you fucking the gringa?

Good morning to you too, did you sleep well?

Stop talking bullshit.

Answer my question.

It's too early for you to come here and talk nonsense.

Nothing has happened.

Nothing?

You can't deceive me.

I saw you acting weird when I came in.

-Mom... -What?

Nothing serious happened.

It was just a shag.

Stop being smarmy.

Do you know what could happen

when they realize that you are fucking the gringa?

Mom, listen.

Nobody forced Cindy.

She made herself available.

Since Wilmer hasn't serviced her,

she had to look for your son, the most handsome man in Cali.

Stop talking bullshit.

You shouldn't have done that.

Why should I have missed out on that?

Have you looked at her body?

No, I haven't.

Enough, no more.

Drink that quickly.

Then go to the mortuary, and help find your sister.

What can I do for her?

I don't know,

but make an appearance, honey.

Don't let them think you don't care about anyone.

We must do something quickly.

Adelaida's situation will worsen if we let time pass.

Apart from killing those motherfuckers,

nothing comes to mind.

Mr. Leonardo, I think we can trade with them.

Mr. Hugo has to surrender to them.

We'll follow you closely

and rescue you.

Good.

We don't even need to rescue you.

No.

You must not surrender.

You will just have to act as bait.

Or rather, this will be part of our plan.

I swear Pablo won't lay a finger on you.

Let me ask you something, Leonardo.

Do you really think Pablo will give Adelaida to you?

Hugo, listen.

I know the odds are against us,

but if we agree to the trade,

it's likely that we'll lure them out of hiding.

They will just have to see you.

That's right. Let's call Pablo at once.

No. Don't count me in.

Hey.

Aren't you going to help us?

Does what you're proposing seem right to you?

This is a suicide mission, gentlemen.

What do you think Pablo will do when he sees me?

He will kill me

but not before torturing me.

Leonardo, I know this is a high risk business.

But if I'm being honest with you, I don't want them to kill me.

Besides, we don't even know if Adelaida is still alive.

Only when I have proof...

that Adelaida is dead,

will I stop trying everything to rescue her.

We're talking about my daughter.

It's about your daughter!

Did I not realize that before?

This isn't about my life, fucker.

Wait.

Wait. Hugo.

My friend.

Mom, I can't stop thinking

about what must be happening to Adelaida.

Honey.

I'm distressed to think I have to return to Cali

and leave you here.

Don't worry. Nobody knows I'm here.

That's what we think.

I don't know if I'll be safe here.

Why don't you come to Cali with me for a few days?

No.

Mom, it's best that I'm here.

I have access to the newscast here.

I could ask for information

when the time comes.

We could even offer a reward.

But we have to ask Leonardo for that.

Ask for permission?

Have you gone mad?

We're talking about Adelaida's life.

I won't wait for anyone, I'll do it anyway

so tell him when you see him.

Well, you're right.

Honey...

Do you think the vision I had can be of use to us?

Mom, what did you dream about?

What do you remember?

Well...

I haven't stopped thinking of the German since hearing of the kidnapping.

Was he the Antioquian who visited your uncle in the Spanish jail?

Yes.

What does he have to do with this?

He had been wooing Adelaida every day.

-What? -He was infatuated with her.

While we were in Madrid,

he wanted to force himself on her once. Gatillo saved her.

My God.

-Holy Virgin. -Oh, my God.

He might be trying to do what he couldn't do then.

Oh, my God.

Honey.

Come on. Let's go and pray to God.

No.

What are you saying, Marlén?

I won't go to church now.

We must have faith, honey.

Prayers have power. Our prayers about Leonardo have been answered.

Don't talk about him.

All of this happened

while he was having fun in Bogotá.

Did he arrive in Cali?

Yes, he did. I think he's at the mortuary.

He will hear me when I see him.

Flaco!

Get the car ready. We'll go to the mortuary.

I can't believe it.

Hugo left us on our own.

Try to understand him, Leonardo.

We're talking about surrendering him to the Antioquians.

Nothing will happen.

What are you saying? We're talking about Pablo.

Nothing will happen to him.

Who will guarantee that? Tell me.

Gentlemen. Let's calm down a bit, please.

It's useless to keep arguing about Hugo.

He made it clear that he won't cooperate.

So, let's think of something else.

Hugo was right about something.

We must ascertain that Adelaida is alive.

I think we have to ask for proof that she's alive,

and buy some time.

Call Pablo.

We're on speaker.

-Hello? -Pablo.

This is Leonardo. How are you?

Will you surrender Hugo?

Do me a favor. Don't hurt Adelaida.

Don't mess with her.

We can settle this as gentlemen.

I assumed that motherfucker wouldn't surrender.

He didn't like the idea that much

but I... I'll give him to you anyway.

But before doing that,

I need you to give me proof that she's alive.

Give me a phone number to contact you.

What's up, bombshell?

Did you sleep well?

When will I be released?

I don't know.

Whenever God permits, I think.

You'll regret this.

I'm so afraid!

Listen, princess.

You will be here for as long as it takes.

And whether you do good or bad will depend on your behavior.

Take this.

You have ten seconds to tell your family that you are alive.

Hello? Adelita?

Dad. Help me, please.

Adelita, how are you? Are you okay? Tell me.

Dad, get me out of here! Fabio was killed!

Adelita, do you know where you are?

Do you know where you are?

Dad, please! I think I'm in Antioquia!

What did I say?

Hello?

Son of a bitch!

Leonardo!

Leonardo!

Where were you while our daughter was being kidnapped?

First of all, calm down.

Why is everybody asking me to calm down?

Pablo has my daughter,

how can everybody ask me to calm down?

Do you think we're just idling here?

What are you doing?

We're making a plan to rescue her.

-Really? -Do you understand?

Besides, I just talked to her. She's alive.

What?

Leonardo, listen.

Do everything you have to do.

Pay whatever price you have to pay,

but bring my girl back.

We're working on that.

You have to find the German.

Felipe said that guy was obsessed with her.

I'm sure he had something to do with her kidnapping.

Raquel.

Alison said you needed me.

Yes, sir.

I was told my cousin was kidnapped in Cali.

Adelaida.

That's bad news. I'm sorry.

I wrote a note with information

and I'm also offering a reward for anyone who can help me find her.

I'd like to ask you if it can be aired.

The truth is...

We won't mention she and I are from the Villegas family.

We aren't used to making this kind of announcement.

Do you know how many people are kidnapped in this country?

I know,

but this would help us find her before it's too late.

Help me, please.

Do you have a recent picture of her?

I'll ask them to send me a picture at once.

Adelaida's kidnapping was one of the most tragic events

in the history of the Villegas family.

There were long and anxious hours

in which everybody joined forces to get her back.

PALMASECA AIRPORT - PALMIRA

It's so good to see you.

Don't exaggerate.

We were only away for a few days.

-How was the trip? -It was fine.

What about Adelaida's kidnapping?

How did you know about that?

Emanuel, tell me.

What happened? What do you know?

Rosi, what can I say?

We talked to Pablo. He offered a trade.

What does he want?

He wants us to surrender Hugo.

God.

Hugo doesn't want to cooperate

and that angered Leonardo.

I want to know how you found out about that.

I dreamed about it.

I dreamed about a lot of weird things involving her.

In the morning, I called to know if everything was okay,

and I was told she was kidnapped.

Maybe,

my dream can help us... to rescue her.

Rosi, come on.

Don't do that. This is a serious situation.

Don't lie to me, Emanuel.

We both know you believe in those things.

If I'm lying, why do you look at your hand all the time?

Anyway, let's go see Leonardo, I need to talk to him.

And... our girl.

She will show something on the news

about her cousin's kidnapping.

Let's go.

Let's go.

MISSING

Done.

Do you like it?

Yes, I do. Thank you so much, Mr. Yesid.

Does your family think the gangsters from Medellín

kidnapped her?

I think so.

This is a special announcement.

Adelaida Villegas, 19 years old, is missing.

She was last seen in northern Cali.

If you know of her whereabouts, please call the emergency number.

A reward is being offered for information.

Adelaida?

I can't believe it.

I'd like to leave a message to the number 21387.

Call me ASAP. Constanza.

Thank you.

Hello?

Speak, Connie.

I received your message. What's up?

I just found out about Adelaida's disappearance.

It was announced on the Daily News.

Did it appear on the news?

Yes, it did. Tell me what's going on.

The car she was using was intercepted.

All her guards were killed and she was taken away.

We are so worried.

We don't know if she'll get out of there alive.

Did you try to negotiate?

She's being held by Pablo.

The fucker is asking us to give him Hugo de la Cruz as a trade for her.

Hugo refused to surrender.

So we've been thinking about what we can do.

Come in.

-Hello. -I need to hang up.

Let's talk later.

Take care.

Did you see the announcement about the girl that was kidnapped?

We don't do that kind of stuff but since she's here,

we get that on-air.

Do you think she has something to do with it?

Yes, I do.

I saw her when she was writing that.

And it's pretty clear, she's from Cali

and her surname is Villegas.

Why do you think the boss is so weird around her?

I'm pretty sure she belongs to that gangster family.

Besides, she's obsessed with Pablo.

That isn't normal.

PAN AMERICAN SPORTS CLUB - CALI

Do you need something else?

No, I don't. I'm fine.

I have everything I need here.

Great.

Do you remember what we were talking about?

Yes, I do.

Pedro and I were talking,

and we think it isn't necessary to make his transfer public yet.

We don't want to trouble Mr. Pablo now.

You understand, don't you?

We can't give him reasons to do something against Pedro

or his wife who is in Medellín.

I fully understand.

However...

My wife needs to leave Medellín now.

I want to talk to Fabi.

Fabián isn't in the office.

Call him.

Sure. I'll send him a message right away

to let him know you are here.

I know many of you don't believe in visions,

but I'm sure what I saw in my dream

can help us find the girl.

Rosi, this isn't about believing in you.

We're desperate so we'll try it all,

but you must be specific. What did you see?

He's right. What did you see?

I mean, something that will help us find out what happened.

Listen, Mayerly.

I saw the girl inside a dark room...

Beta-1.

Do we have information on the German's ranch?

Negative, sir.

We don't have information on any property,

but we're still working on that.

VELA AND SABINA ARE HERE. CALL ME. -SOLER

And a man's shadow.

Is it a room in an apartment or in a house?

Did you see something through the windows of the apartment?

Hello? Put Vela on the phone.

I'll put you on speaker.

Fabián.

I thought you were going to be at the sports club.

I had a last minute problem

so I couldn't make it.

Is there a problem with Sabina's contract?

No, there isn't.

Pedro needs to pick up some stuff

from his house in Medellín.

He has to bring Cristina here too.

Fabi, you must get my wife out of Medellín now.

You must help me to not call attention to ourselves.

Of course, I'll help you. Don't worry.

I'm working on an urgent matter now,

but I'll call you later, okay?

Fabi. Please help me.

Fabián.

What about Sabina's contract?

Didn't my uncle tell you?

We bought Pedro Sabina.

He left Medellín's Powerful to come and play for us.

Listen.

What he said can help us find Adelaida.

THE GERMAN'S RANCH - ANTIOQUIA

Boss. Here is the lady. She's dressed as per your request.

Have you ever thought of becoming a beauty queen or a model?

No? Why not?

Didn't your dad give you permission?

I've got better things to do.

Listen to what she said.

"I've got better things to do."

Come.

On the other hand, I would have thought you were Miss Colombia

because you are such a pretty, hot woman.

You know what?

Get over there,

and then come here as if you were walking the catwalk.

Walk in a very sexy and hot way.

Let's see what you are made of, love.

Do it.

No.

What?

You won't humiliate me anymore.

You're disgusting.

Go fuck yourself.

Weren't you fucking listening to me?

Do it!

Turn around, my queen.

Let's see what you're made of, my love.

We have to catch someone from Pablo's organization,

and force him to tell us where Adelaida is.

When he finds out we took Sabina away from his team,

he will seek revenge.

-That's for sure. -Yes.

That's why Sabina needs to bring his wife here,

before Pablo finds out.

What do you think?

We can use Sabina's wife as bait, sir.

-Good idea. -No.

How could you involve her in this?

-Wait. -It's dangerous.

-She has nothing to do with it. -Wait!

I can go to Medellín right away

to arrange it all so that nothing happens to her.

-Come on. -Rosario!

She has nothing to do with it!

What if it was your daughter?

Let them do whatever they have to do to rescue mine.

If we want this to work out, we must announce the transfer on the news

so that Pablo hears it.

We have a radio station.

Go to Medellín and arrange Sabina's situation.

You, Wilmer and Fabián, go to the radio station.

Let everyone know about this news.

I need something from the girl.

I need to connect with her. Did you bring something?

I have nothing from her here.

I have her belongings at Marlén's house.

Okay. Let's go.

-Tito will take you. -Okay.

We hope the press doesn't find out about Pedro's transfer

until we move to Cali.

Don't worry. The press won't find out about it.

We have everything ready.

Excuse me. Good afternoon.

-Good afternoon. -What's up?

Let me introduce you to Sandoval.

He'll help you with whatever you need.

Nice to meet you.

I'm the organization's chief of security.

I'm in charge of bringing your wife from Medellín.

Well, that's great.

We already talked to the chief of security who is there

to avoid trouble.

Call her, please.

Tell her to get ready. I'll go pick her up myself.

Okay.

And give me your address.

Of course, give me a piece of paper, Soler.

We'll find out something here.

This.

Adelaida would wear this in Madrid.

This may be useful.

Let me see.

Let's see.

What are you doing?

Rosario is looking at Adelaida's stuff

to check if she can contact her.

With all due respect, I think this is ridiculous.

Are you doing something to help?

So, shut your mouth.

-I'm desperate. -I know.

I'd rather believe, right?

It could help us bring my daughter back.

Sure, I understand.

-There is no harm in trying. -No.

Besides, I don't know if Leonardo's plan will work out.

What plan?

Something related to a soccer player.

Leave me alone.

I need silence. Please.

Let's go.

Flaco will leave me at the airport and take you to a hotel.

Thank you. Cristina is waiting for you, Sandoval.

Good.

Your wife will be in Cali tonight.

Thank you.

I'd like to ask you to be very careful.

Pablo may know where my house is located.

If he doesn't know, he'll find out.

Relax. There is nothing to worry about.

Let's move on to the sports section

in ERC, Colombian Radio Station...

Let's start with a scoop from Colombian soccer.

Here with us today in the ERC booth is Mr. Fabián Villegas,

the Pan American soccer team's spokesman.

Mr. Villegas, welcome to ERC.

Hello. I'd like to send my greetings to all the ladies who are listening

to the heaven's branch.

As you heard, I'm the Pan American spokesman. Thank you.

Thank you for accepting our invitation.

We're eager to know this scoop

that would rock the world of Colombian soccer.

The news is about the Argentinian striker Pedro Sabina.

We are glad to announce that we have hired him

for the next season.

That's huge news you've told us exclusively here at ERC.

It isn't a secret

that at this moment, Pedro Sabina is one of the best strikers

currently playing in Colombia.

There is no doubt about that.

That's why I convinced him to play for the best Colombian team,

which is...

-The Pan American... -The Pan American!

I understand that...

He is in Cali now. Is Pedro Sabina in Cali?

That's right. He just came into my office to sign the contract.

So it's a fact

that Pedro Sabina will play the next season

for the Pan American team.

That is a fact. Didn't you hear me?

I'm sure we'll win the local tournament, thanks to him.

And, then, we'll win this year's soccer cup.

Mr. Villegas. We'd like to thank you for confirming...

-Hello? -Tick Tock.

Leonardo, your time has run out.

What happened with Hugo de la Cruz?

What's up? We're looking for him.

Crazy coward.

I always knew that asshole was all talk.

He's fucking scared.

We're looking for him everywhere.

But understand this,

I need time. More time.

You have until tomorrow at dawn.

If he isn't in front of me by that time, you'll have to say bye to your princess.

One more thing.

Stealing my best player was an awful move

but don't worry. I'll solve that here.

That Argentinian bastard either plays for Medellín's Powerful

or he doesn't play at all.

Bye, then.

Good.

At least, he found it out.

Yes, sir. We got the ball rolling.

Calm down, Leonardo.

The bait has been set, now we wait for a bite.

What did you think of the interview?

You were in your element.

Let's go to the mortuary to check if something has happened.

Call Flaco.

PLEASE CALL ME - CINDY

-Hey. -Did you hear him?

Wake up! Call Flaco... Who's writing to you?

-Why do you care? -Who is it?

A partner from the University.

Are you dating?

Let's go. We are late.

You know what you have to do.

Go to Pedro Sabina's house and get his wife.

What do we do then? Do we kill her?

No, don't. Tie her down and wait to be contacted.

I don't know what Pablo will do with Sabina yet.

-Copy that. -Go now.

Come on.

Is this a party or a funeral, motherfuckers?

Where is everybody?

Where are the tasty treats?

Rosenblatt.

Rosenblatt.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Belén Rodríguez Salvatierra