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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.

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.

This way, Colonel, sir.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

HÉRCULES SECURITY COMPANY - CALI

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, Mr. Nacho.

Good afternoon.

Come.

Colonel Gutiérrez.

And you must be Mr. Nacho Sotomayor.

-Welcome. -Nice to meet you.

-I see you have good sources. -Of course.

As fellow townsmen, we are here to help each other.

That is why it was a pleasure

to help you with that girl.

I truly appreciate it.

Leonardo was very pleased and he sends you a little gift.

Thank you.

I consider you decent people.

You are businessmen who have worked to help Cali thrive.

Unlike those Medellín folks who are dirtier than rats.

They are a plague that needs to be exterminated.

And now more than ever, Colonel.

That is why we need your invaluable help.

The police's help.

You can count on it, Mr. Nacho.

Whatever you need, I am here for you.

I'll keep in touch with Sandoval to handle these matters.

Okay.

In that case, welcome to the organization.

I would like to start by interrogating

those two Medellín hitmen we captured.

See if we can get any intel. What do you think, Nacho?

-I agree. -Excuse me. Thank you.

Let's take those guys out for a walk, Sandoval.

I am so thirsty.

Who is going to buy me a beer?

-Rey. -Okay.

-Rey? -Sure.

-Me. -Alison. Let's go.

Hello? This is Raquel Villegas.

Hello, sweetheart.

Hello, Dad.

I see someone's told you I'm working here.

No. I already knew that.

What? Did you think by running off to Bogotá

I would stop checking up on you?

So, tell me, are you with Adelaida?

Yes. She's here with us.

Thank you for helping us find her.

Well, I had to help.

I'm glad she's home with you.

Yes. So are we.

Listen, there is something I can't stop thinking about.

What could have happened and still could happen to you.

So, we need to take action.

Dad, if you're going to ask me to return to Cali,

you already know the answer.

Listen to me, Raquel.

It's only a matter of time before everyone knows who you are.

If you don't want to come back, that's fine.

But you need a bodyguard.

Are you sure? Did they prevent Adelaida from being kidnaped?

Yes, I know. We are learning from our mistakes.

That will not happen again.

You also need to leave your place there.

Uriel offered his house.

It is safer there.

Sweetheart, please try to understand.

We do not want a repeat of what happened to Adelaida.

Or at the station.

Remember you survived once.

The capture of the man known as "the German"

has been the hardest blow dealt by the authorities

to the Extraditables so far.

The extradition law has been suspended for review.

However, we have learned from confidential sources

that the government aims to relaunch it as soon as possible

in order to extradite the German to the US in the next few hours.

There's no news on Leonardo's daughter?

I am sure it was handled with the utmost discretion.

What? No announcements? No reward?

No one has mentioned Adelaida is Leonardo's daughter.

It's Wilmer.

"Adelaida is safe at home."

Oh, thank God!

Do you want to talk to Leonardo? Let me call him.

No. That's okay, Connie.

I'm sure he wants to be with Adelaida and...

his wife.

But if you do talk to him, send him my regards

and tell him I'm glad everything went well.

Of course. I'll tell him you send him hugs and kisses.

Yes.

Okay, I'll be on my way.

-I'll walk you out. -Thanks.

See you, Uriel.

The doctor said you're going to be okay.

Sweetheart...

I know this was my fault.

-I should've kept you safe... -I want to leave.

But...

-The house isn't ready... -I want to leave now.

Madrid?

Anywhere.

Just not here.

I'm leaving with her tomorrow.

I could arrange a trip, but...

No.

Don't you see, Leonardo?

Wherever you go, trouble follows you.

Hello?

Hello.

Who is this?

What do you want, Pablo?

Oh, it's you. The lapdog the Villegases hired.

Jaime Sandoval.

I know who you are.

And don't worry, I've got my eye on you.

You might have taken one of my men,

but just as one falls, another takes their place.

This war is long, son.

And, in the end, you won't be the one who wins.

You have no idea what's about to come.

Take care of yourself.

DAYS LATER

Oh, honey.

My beautiful grandchild.

We just got you back and...

you're leaving.

Grandma...

We are going to miss you so much.

Fabián, I need a favor.

Can you call Nicolás?

Of course, Mayerly.

Anything for you.

What happened to Adelaida affected the family greatly.

It fractured it.

It laid them bare and showed them just how fragile they were.

But soon they would need to regroup

because just some weeks later, a new tragedy would strike Colombia.

The assassination of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán.

Presumably on the order of the Medellín cartel.

I don't understand.

What happened?

Macarena, move!

-Galán is dead. -Yes. I know.

Has anyone gotten hold of the family?

I'll try to get in touch with the press office.

A spokesperson from the hospital where Mr. Luis Carlos Galán was admitted

just said in a statement that it was not possible to save him.

Mr. Galán died a few minutes ago due to gunshot wounds he suffered...

Galán was a problem, but to kill him?

How do we deal with Pablo?

There is no hope for that man, Dad.

How could he just murder the next president of Colombia?

He did that for revenge.

Because of the German.

Hello?

Wilmer. How are you?

Did you hear about Galán?

Yes, Uriel.

We just heard.

Terrible.

Wait, we are all here. Let me put you on speaker.

Okay, go ahead.

This changes everything.

You need to come to Bogotá today.

Why?

The American ambassador called me.

He and Agent Allen want to meet with a spokesperson for the Villegases.

And that spokesperson is you.

What would those gringos want to talk to me about?

He says he has a proposal for you.

DAILY NEWS STUDIO - BOGOTÁ

...he was then appointed Auditor-General.

Raquel.

What do you know about this? You have the best sources.

Who was behind the attack?

Listen to me, sir. My family had nothing to do with this.

No offense, but...

are you certain?

This is something Pablo would do.

He is the one who likes going around killing people.

I think it is commendable that you stand by yours,

but don't be naive.

My dad and my uncle are not murderers.

I keep thinking about the gringos' proposal.

LA ERMITA FUNERAL HOME - CALI

Besides,

didn't this Allen declare war on us?

He was ready to ship you off to the US. Now he wants to talk? Please.

Sounds fishy to me, too.

But I'll find out what he wants and let you know.

Nephew, I think Emanuel and I should go to Bogotá.

No, Uncle.

That would be foolish.

What if it is a setup and that gringo gets you, too?

-It's too risky. No. -Listen.

The extradition law is on hold.

Supposedly, right?

Exactly. Supposedly.

But I choose to trust no one right now.

I think we should be at that meeting.

Just in case.

We need to make sure we will be safe.

But we must be there. Nacho can oversee things here.

Okay.

Let me go and check on Raquel.

I'll let Rosario know. Go ahead.

Fine. Let's go.

Don't worry.

I'll ride with you.

-Okay. -Do you know what we could do?

Mr. Galán was assassinated...

MARLÉN'S HOUSE - CALI

That man always attacked us, but he didn't deserve to die like that.

Of course not.

I am deeply saddened about his murder.

And the worst part is... this isn't over.

There are terrible things ahead.

Don't say that! What did you see?

Hush.

Stop talking about this, okay? I'm getting nervous.

Excuse me.

Mr. Emanuel, Mrs. Rosario.

-Thanks, Blanquita. -Excuse me.

Hello, honey. Did you hear about Galán?

Yes. It is terrible.

Pablo isn't just crazy. He is an idiot.

This will complicate things.

Do you think this will affect us?

We are not sure yet.

That is why I'm calling you.

We are off to Bogotá for an important meeting.

Okay, love. Have a safe trip.

Be careful.

Alright. Kisses.

Are they leaving?

-Are they going to Bogotá? -Yes.

Emanuel, Leonardo, and Wilmer are off to Bogotá.

PAN AMERICAN SPORTS CLUB - CALI

The candidate arrived in town at 8:30 in the evening,

and then prepared to go up on the stage...

Hello!

Would you like some coffee?

We do not stop working here just because someone died.

Stop looking like idiots and get to work.

Turn that off, Sofía!

Hey, Fabián.

I see you're taking your role as acting manager very seriously.

And, just so you know, I won't be just acting manager for long.

Soon I will be appointed as the official manager.

Do you think Mr. Emanuel will leave you in charge?

What, bro? Do you think I can't?

No. That's not why.

But he really mopped the floor with you the other day.

If I recall correctly, he said you'd never be in charge.

Don't worry, man. I'll convince him.

I have decided soccer is my calling.

And I will make this team, my team, the best of the continent.

You're really aiming high.

Obviously.

Fabián Villegas is no loser.

And what the Pan American needs is a huge investment.

I will do what they do in Europe.

I will put together a team of legends.

I'm not saying it's a bad idea,

but you seem too confident about the money.

I know my uncle might put a limit

on how much I can spend on players,

but that's what the banana money is for.

Are you going to use that money to sign players?

I can use it when I run out of budget.

Besides, I doubt anyone will nag me for buying stars.

As long as they are not like Pedro Sabina,

who went to Argentina and left you biting the dust.

Don't even say that son of a bitch's name.

He still owes me for making me look like a fool.

He'd better not show his face in Cali.

He will leave in a body bag.

Fabián Villegas, sporting director.

Hi. How are you?

I wanted to tell you Wilmer left for Bogotá

and your mom and Mrs. Marlén are off to Nora's for dinner.

So?

They invited me, too.

But I will tell them I don't feel well

and I'll have the house to myself.

Would you like to come over?

Of course, baby.

Text me to confirm.

Okay, I'll be waiting for you.

You can take the night off.

Okay?

I'm going to Grandma's house.

What are you up to?

What?

Don't tell me you're sleeping with that gringa.

Be careful.

She and Wilmer might not be doing great,

but that doesn't mean you can get between them.

They might hang you by the nuts.

Easy, bro. Nothing is going on.

I gave you the night off and you're scolding me?

Fine.

Thanks for the scotch, Mr. Manager.

A pleasure to have you here.

-Thank you. -Thanks, Uriel.

Likewise.

Raquel is not back from the station yet.

I think it's best if she isn't here during the meeting

with the gringo ambassador and Allen.

If I know her well, the less she knows, the better for all.

-For her, too. -That's been arranged.

The meeting will be held once she's off to the station.

Uriel.

The idea is for us not to be here either.

Isn't that why you came?

No. I mean, yes.

We will keep a close eye on everything they say,

on what they propose.

But we don't want to be seen.

Well, if that is what you want.

-Good evening. -Hello.

Hello, Dad.

Sweetheart.

Say hi to your uncle.

-Hi, Uncle. -What's up, niece?

How are you?

Great. Hello, Wilmer.

What? No kiss for me?

Mr. Uriel. And you, stop being annoying.

How are you, Raquel?

Cindy!

Are you coming or not?

Cindy!

Oh! I'm sorry.

I'm not feeling well. I think I'll stay home.

Okay.

Take care, okay?

Okay. Good night!

See you later.

Should I bring you some hot soup, ma'am?

No, I'm good. Thank you.

Go watch some TV. I'm off to bed.

Call me if you need me, though.

-I'm good. Thanks. -Excuse me.

Hello? Message to 23410, please?

"The coast is clear."

Yes.

Thanks.

Okay, Sandoval.

What are we doing with this one?

Don't worry, sir. We will take care of it.

I must confess this one was a tough cookie.

I didn't think he'd hold out this long.

Did you get him to tell you anything about Pablo?

He was closer to the German.

But he might have given us a tip during our chat.

There is an estate in the Middle Magdalena Valley,

Hacienda Nápoles.

Apparently, Pablo is fond of the place.

He must stay there with his family, right?

Good job, Colonel. As always.

That intel will be very useful.

Want a drink?

Sure. Let's toast to our late friend.

Such terrible news about Galán.

Yes.

We've never seen anything like it.

People are saying you are behind this.

I know.

People talk nonsense all the time.

They lump us together with Medellín.

But Pablo ordered that hit.

He is sending the government a message.

And what are you doing here?

We are here to attend...

a very important legal meeting

to understand what the deal is with the extradition law.

It is gaining traction.

Right.

How are Mayerly and cousin Adelita?

We haven't heard from them since they left.

Neither have I.

Mayerly isn't taking my calls.

I think something is going on.

Don't worry, Uncle. Things will get better.

Let's make a toast because we are in Bogotá.

Cheers.

Beta One.

Gather all the info you can find

on the Hacienda Napóles in the Middle Magdalena Valley.

We must locate that place as soon as possible. Over.

Roger, sir.

Hopefully, that intel will lead somewhere.

I'm sure it will.

I've been thinking.

After what happened with the German and Leonardo's daughter,

Pablo has a lot of power, allies, and protection,

but he's also made enemies over the years.

Am I right?

I'm sure there are many interested in joining forces to end him.

It is possible.

Listen.

I have the man for the job.

A very powerful paramilitary guy.

Organized. With a big army.

If you agree, we can set up a meeting.

That is a good idea, Colonel.

Call him. Schedule a meeting at the security company.

Thanks for everything, Uriel.

Are you sure you don't want to stay?

Don't worry. We are staying at our usual hotel.

Yes.

Uriel.

I'm staying here tonight.

I have a change of clothes here anyway.

But let me walk you out.

-Sure. -Let's go.

-Bye, Mr. Leonardo. -Bye.

What is it?

I'm afraid I have to give you something back.

Car keys and the money you gave to Ana Elvira.

No way.

She rejected my gifts.

She might want a simpler life.

Are you coming, Guli?

Just a second.

What is she doing in Bogotá?

Why not go back to Cali?

I don't know.

So? Up for some wine?

How about that move?

Very subtle.

Hello?

Mom?

Grandma?

Good evening, Mr. Fabián.

How are you, Blanquita?

Where is everyone?

At Mrs. Nora's. Everyone but Miss Cindy.

She didn't feel well.

She's in her room.

Right.

I'll go watch some TV.

Okay. Do you want anything to eat?

No, I'm good. Go to bed.

Okay. See you tomorrow.

Night, Blanquita.

Look what you made me do.

Wait. She will fall asleep again.

Look. She's stopped crying.

Cindy, she's asleep.

Sh.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star...

I can watch her for you, Miss Cindy.

I am very good with babies.

-I'm good. I don't need help. -Are you sure?

-Thank you. -I mean, I could...

I think Blanca saw something.

-No, she did not. -I'm telling you!

Those maids are very clever.

And she knew I was here.

I'd better go.

See you.

Good morning, Blanquita.

Good morning, Mrs. Fabiola.

Tell me something.

When did Fabián arrive last night?

Well...

Honestly, I wouldn't know, ma'am.

Look at me. I asked you a question.

When did he arrive? What was he doing?

Well, I was in my room,

and then I noticed he was here.

And then what?

What was he up to? Where did he go?

Well, he was just sitting there.

Blanquita, for God's sake.

What was he up to?

What do you want me to say?

I was watching TV. I know nothing.

When did he arrive and what was he doing?

Tell me!

Well, I think Mr. Fabián went to Miss Cindy's room.

But I didn't see a thing. I swear to God.

Jesus Christ.

Fine. That's what you thought.

But you didn't see anything.

And do not mention this to Marlén.

We don't want to cause trouble.

Let me handle this. Is that clear?

Is that clear?

Yes, ma'am.

Look! The eggs are burning!

You keep yapping when you know mornings are always busy.

I need you to contact these players.

We need to convince them to play for Pan American.

Hand out those lists.

Call the agents and schedule meetings.

Yes, sir.

Go!

PLEASE CALL ME. - CINDY.

Shut the door.

What is it, sweetheart?

That's what I want to know.

What happened with Blanca?

I'm nervous. I don't want to leave my room.

I'm afraid she might ask questions.

She seemed nervous, but I doubt she will say anything.

Fabi, I hate to meet like this.

Tell me about it. I didn't get to finish!

I've been thinking.

Now that you are in charge of the Pan American,

maybe you could hire me.

Why?

I don't know how that would help us.

Duh.

If you hire me

and I work at the offices of the soccer team,

it will be easier to see each other. Alone.

You're right.

Not only are you hot, but you're a genius, too.

Colonel Gutiérrez has set up a meeting with the guy

who will help us bring down Medellín.

Who?

His name is Adolfo Aguilar.

I know who he is.

The Paraco.

He used to work with Pablo.

They are sworn enemies now.

In fact, Pablo's put a price on his head.

He is a very clever man with a lot of men and weapons.

They say he and his brother assembled a good army.

Well, let's talk to him and see what he says.

Wait.

The meeting isn't here, right?

No. At the security company.

Good. We don't know if we can trust him.

Which is why I doubled our security.

Good.

You know what?

We should invite our biggest partner up north.

Oscar Cadena.

He is here in Cali.

He should be there.

It's time our northern friends helped us out in this war.

Testing, one, two, three. Do you copy?

All good.

Testing. One, two, three...

Loud and clear.

Good.

Don't let them go in there.

After Spain, Allen hates my guts.

He might drag me to the embassy himself.

You know how gringos are.

Don't worry, Uncle. Everything is under control.

Incoming. Cars approaching the house.

A lot of cops.

Cops?

Copy. You know what to do, okay?

We are in your hands.

-Beware. -Yes, sir.

Easy. Stay hidden, okay?

Good.

Wait. Don't go yet.

That's Allen.

Belalcázar, General Ibarra, the police commander.

Ms. Raquel, shouldn't we be at the station?

Just a second, Carlos.

I think we should go.

Good morning.

Good morning, Magdalena.

Hello. Could you message 4709? It should read: "Where are you?"

Thank you.

DAILY NEWS

President Virgilio Barco has just announced

a police task force has been assembled

to work exclusively on finding and capturing Pablo.

"Mrs. Marlén."

Mom?

Hello, sweetheart. How are you?

Good. I'm at the station.

But I wanted to ask you something I'm curious about.

What is it?

Do you know anything about a meeting

between Dad, Uncle Leonardo and Wilmer with the police chief and the gringos?

Oh, honey.

You know your father doesn't tell me anything anymore.

He only said he was going to Bogotá

to deal with some legal matters.

I see.

They didn't tell me anything either.

It's just that I saw certain people arrive at Uriel's house earlier.

General Ibarra and the US ambassador were there.

And, if I'm not mistaken, a US narcotics agent, too.

Those are powerful players, so they must be planning something big.

HÉRCULES SECURITY COMPANY - CALI

Hello! What's up, Nacho?

Hey, Oscar, man. Welcome.

-How are things? -Taking it easy, you know me.

-Make sure Oscar is tended to. -Thanks.

Gentlemen, please meet Commander Adolfo Aguilar.

He just arrived in Cali.

-Hello. -Nice to meet you.

-Nice office. -Thank you.

Please do take a seat.

No.

Listen, gentlemen.

I hate the indoors, so I'll cut to the chase.

You want to bring Pablo down.

My brother and I want the same.

We have met with others who agree.

We even have a name for our group.

The Pepes.

Pepes?

Persecuted by Pablo.

So...

How do we finish him off quick and easy?

It is not that easy.

I know.

The man has a great security apparatus. But he isn't invincible.

Okay, we can come in.

Do you still have a headache?

Yes.

Nothing is working, Marlencita.

I'm sorry.

Also, Raquel called.

And?

Apparently, that meeting...

Emanuel had in Bogotá...

was with the gringos.

With the government and the police, too.

Can you believe it?

Oh, God. Now what?

Is he getting in trouble again?

Do you know anything?

No, Grandma. They never tell me anything.

We will have to wait until they come back.

What with college and running the Pan American,

I have no time for anything.

I think I need an assistant to help me.

I would like to do it.

Sometimes I feel cooped up here

and I would love to have a job.

What about the baby?

It would be part-time, right?

Four hours, right?

And... and you can help with the baby when I'm not here.

What about Wilmer?

I don't think he will agree.

The baby is too little

to leave her with someone who is not her mother.

Right, Marlén?

I agree with you. She is too little.

I am sure Wilmer will love the idea

because it is a family business.

Good.

That is settled then.

Welcome to the team.

You start today.

Gentlemen?

Can I offer you a light snack? A drink?

-General? -No. Thank you.

That's Ibarra.

Why is the commander of the police there?

This is odd.

Let's pay attention.

Wilmer.

You might remember the last time I was at this house.

You and I had an exchange of words.

Of course, sir. I remember it well.

You told me Pablo was the one we should go after.

Capture him.

Very well.

Given the recent events that we are all aware of,

we are here to propose...

that we join forces to do that.

There already was a long list of people interested in bringing Pablo down.

But the Galán assassination was the last straw.

The government, the Americans, rival drug traffickers and paramilitaries

agreed they had to get him out of the way once and for all.

Therefore, despite being on different sides of the law,

they joined forces to see how they could form a united front

against a common enemy.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Isanie Pino