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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.

So what are you going to do?

I'm going to the airport, and I'll see how I can solve it.

That's great.

Hi, madam.

I want to send a message to this code.

Twenty-three, four, ten.

Fabián, you know I'll do whatever you say,

but a soccer team seems like a lot, honestly.

Why? Flaco, every team that exists today started somehow.

But we're talking about starting from scratch,

and with drug trafficking money.

Don't tell me that you're having moral issues now,

because if you are, let me remind you

-you're deep in the banana business. -Quiet!

It's not about ethics, Fabián. It's about common sense.

Building a team is hard. You need the federation's approval.

This doesn't happen quickly. Understand?

-Don't you know who I am? -Ha!

Flaco, you barely trust me. You know what?

When my team wins the cup, we'll talk.

You're stubborn, aren't you?

Weren't you the one who wanted a team

full of international superstars and stuff?

I mean, yes. But we also need local product.

And for that, we need to get it fresh.

That's why we're going to the soccer academy.

My God.

Shit!

What happened?

"I saw the van. Come here". Mayerly.

Ah!

-That's bullshit, brother. -Turn around.

It's Raquel, Diana. Don't go to any interviews.

Pablo set up a trap to kidnap you.

Don't go to interview Perez. Don't!

If anyone hears this message, please tell Diana

that it's a fake interview and she's in danger.

What can I do?

Beta one, do you copy?

Affirmative, copy.

Did you intercept the communication? Over.

Right now

we're nearing the spot where they're coming from. Over.

Keep me informed. Over.

No, no! Don't tell him.

-Why? -Look...

Ms. Raquel, I understand you're in a very difficult situation,

but this is the only chance we have

to follow the journalist to Pablo's location.

-Hi, how are you doing? -Hi.

Get in the van.

Where are we going?

I can't tell you, but I'm taking you to Perez.

Guys, come on. Move.

Cajiao is waiting. He's doing us a favor.

-Climb in. -Thank you.

I don't get it, Sandoval. Explain it to me.

How are you tracking Diana and her team if they're in Bogotá?

It's hard to do that from here.

I know, miss. Tracking them would be impossible, but my men in Antioquia

intercepted the radio signal of the kidnappers.

So you're telling me we should let her be kidnapped?

Exactly.

No, you're crazy.

-How can you do that? -Miss, it's all part of a plan.

They won't notice we're following them through their signals,

and they'll take us to Pablo.

We're not only helping your friend,

but we'll also get that guy.

I don't know.

Mayerly, I got your text.

-I can... -I need a favor.

Take me to the airport to pick up Nicolás.

As you wish.

But what about your message?

-We'll talk on the way. -Where are you going?

Fabián, so sweet, says he'll take me to the airport.

Really? You must be kidding me.

You know we have to serve the guests.

See you.

Be careful, Fabián.

Come on.

Baby, I know that lady is a friend of yours.

But this is an opportunity we can't miss.

There's some risk. I won't deny that.

But think about it...

for just one moment.

Thanks to your friend,

we'll be able to capture the guy who's forcing the country to its knees.

Okay.

I hope things go as planned.

They will.

Beta one, what's the situation?

Alpha, we're behind the kidnappers.

They already said the journalist is with their team.

They'll arrive in about one hour. Over.

PALMASECA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PALMIRA

What's going on, son?

Why do you have that pensive face?

Dad, I think you should

lower your expectations.

Lower them? What do you mean?

Nicolás has been confined for weeks.

What about that?

We don't know what his attitude will be.

We have to be patient.

We have to... understand him.

THE PLAN CONTINUES AS AGREED. THE DECOY IS ON ITS WAY. - EMANUEL

Did something happen?

Nothing bad, son. Nothing bad.

Come on!

Step on the gas, Flaco.

I have to get to the airport to see what time Nicolás arrives.

I don't want to see Leonardo there.

Easy, Miss Mayerly, we're close. Don't worry.

-Mayerly, speaking about that. -What?

Why did you open the van?

If I'm not mistaken, the keys were in my bedroom.

Don't tell me you learned some bad things in Spain.

Alright, Fabián. I'm sorry.

It's just I needed a car, you know?

Besides, what are you keeping in that van?

Because that's not cocaine. No, sir.

That's heroin.

Isn't it?

So you've run out of words?

So that was it.

That's how you're paying for the house and a thousand other things.

Look, here's the truth. This is between Flaco and me.

A little business we both built,

and we're working to grow it.

I ask you not to tell anyone,

because we have enough issues with the family.

You're asking me to stay quiet?

-To hide your little secret? -Well, Mayerly,

if you could.

I swear we weren't thinking about having it at home,

-but the lawyer we had... -Alright!

I don't want to know anything.

Or be part of it either.

And I'll tell you something,

I need to tell your mother.

How about this? If you don't say anything,

-we can give you some cash. -Yes.

Now that you're having these problems with Leonardo and Nicolás,

you'll need a lawyer to help you get back custody.

-A good one. That's expensive. -A lot of money!

Mr. Villegas, how are you?

At last! Where's my son?

Mr. Leonardo...

I'm sorry to inform you, your son couldn't travel,

but the paperwork is still on track.

What do you mean it's "still on track"?

There was an issue with the documents,

but I can assure you as soon as everything's ready, we'll contact you.

Look, I paid in advance.

You know who I am.

Mr. Leonardo...

I have ways to get even.

Look, Mr. Leonardo, you have nothing to worry about.

-I don't? -Look,

-your son is in good hands. -Where?

Where's my son?

-He didn't come. -What?

Son, let's go. This will take too long.

-See you later, Mr. Villegas. -Where's my son?

-He didn't come. -Where's Nicolás?

-What do you mean he didn't come? -There's a document problem...

-What problem with the documents? -I already informed Mr. Villegas.

Son, do me a favor.

Contact the people in Spain.

Tell them to take care of him.

Say they should give him whatever he asks for,

so he won't get bored, and that he'll be back soon.

Don't worry.

I'll do it.

Leonardo!

Mayerly, what's wrong?

Flaco, follow Leonardo, okay?

He knows something. He owes me an explanation.

Ms. Mayerly, I don't think it's a good idea.

I don't give a shit what you think!

Alright, Mayerly. Calm down.

Better to take you to Grandma's, and leave you there.

Have you forgotten I'm not welcome in that house?

No. I haven't forgotten.

That's the only way to find out where your boy is.

Okay.

Beta one, report. Over.

They've just stopped at a homestead by the road, near La Dorada. Over.

Don't let yourself be seen.

You know the success of this mission depends on that. Hide well. Over.

Easy, my love. Everything will be alright.

-Ms. Mayerly, sorry. -Let me come in, please, Marlén.

What's going on? Let her come in, Javier.

What are you doing here?

Marlén, do you know anything about my son?

Nico?

He was supposed to arrive today from Spain, right?

What?

He hasn't arrived from Spain.

No... I have no idea.

Leonardo hasn't arrived. I know nothing.

Can you do me a favor?

If you find out anything about my son, could you tell me?

Of course. I'd love to help you, Mayerly,

but honestly, I don't know anything.

I know.

Mayerly!

I can't promise anything, but...

I'll talk to Leonardo.

I appreciate it.

Alpha. Another vehicle has arrived. Over.

Hi.

-Hi, Ms. Diana. -Hello, how are you?

How was the trip? Was it hot?

Is everyone here? The priest Perez?

Who said there are priests here?

No, ma'am. You're not here for an interview.

-Haven't you already noticed? -What?

I'm officially informing you

that you've been kidnapped by the Extraditables.

Come on, boys. You know what to do.

No, no. One moment.

Show some respect. We're from the press.

-Don't touch him, please! -Ms. Diana!

Don't make things even harder. Come on.

Come on.

Come on, come on.

Alpha, do you copy?

Beta one, what's the situation? Over.

The people who just arrived, they're putting the journalists

into different vehicles. How do we proceed? Over.

Follow the car Diana's in. Over.

Daddy?

Impossible. We can't see her. Over.

Alpha, the vehicles are going in opposite directions. What do we do?

Follow the second car, but keep your distance. Don't let yourself be seen.

We need to know where they are going. Over.

So awful about Nicolás.

Hmm.

Imagine.

Someone confined, at Nico's age, far from his mother and father.

That's terrible.

You'll have to meet him. He's a really nice boy.

I'd love to.

I have to confess I was so scared about meeting him.

-Mm. -I don't know...

How he'd react. I don't know if... he'd like me or not.

How could you say that? Everyone likes you.

Thanks for keeping me company.

I really appreciate you being here.

What you're telling me is terrible.

I'm really sorry for you and for Nicolás.

Honestly, Mom, I don't get it.

Why is Dad so set on taking Nicolás away from you?

If he just wants to keep seeing him, why don't you share custody?

Everything your father is doing right now is just to piss me off.

He wants to show me I can't win,

that I can't win the boy's custody.

But the worst thing is he'll win.

Mom, so you don't know where he took him?

No, love. Not even Marlén knows.

So?

What do you think you'll do?

Well, I'll find a family lawyer, love.

Someone to represent me.

Oh, Mom. How will you pay for that?

I don't know. I don't have a cent.

But I'll find that money.

I won't just sit back, do you hear me?

Okay, Mom. I'll be here in case you need me.

Thank you, baby.

What's up, Mayerly?

Have you thought about that money I offered you?

Even if I really need it, I won't accept it.

Because that money is worse

than the dirty money your dad and your uncle make.

While you were married to Mr. Leonardo,

you never cared where that money came from.

Even more so, if I'm not wrong, you used to spend a lot of it

and you lived like a queen in Madrid.

At the time, I couldn't say anything.

That's why I was quiet.

But now that your father has fucked me over...

and declared a war,

I have no reason to keep my comments to myself.

Everything your father did was bullshit.

He caused a lot of harm to this family.

So, no.

I won't be taking your filthy money.

As you wish.

But I hope you don't say a thing about my business.

Or I'll have to kick you out of this house.

See you.

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

What's up, huh?

What's going on with that?

Sandoval's people

are following a car where Diana is, apparently.

"Apparently"?

What do you mean? Weren't you following

-the correct car? -Yes, Guli, but...

these people are not stupid.

They divided the journalists into two cars and sent them in opposite directions.

Sandoval's people could only follow one.

Alpha, reporting some news.

What's the situation? Over.

The vehicle we were following is going through an improvised checkpoint.

There are armed men, we can't keep following them. Over.

Beta, listen to me.

We need to change the strategy. Over.

Received.

Sandoval, if your men leave,

we won't be able to track the car with Diana.

We have no choice, Raquel.

I should've told her what was up.

-This is not your fault. -Of course it's my fault!

And yours too!

Good evening.

We're back with the sad news of the kidnapping

of the renowned journalist, Diana, and her technical team.

At this point, no one knows exactly who's behind this terrible situation.

But everything seems to point to the Extraditables.

Any time now, it's expected

that they'll make a statement and give information about the kidnapping.

My God.

Raquelita must be so upset.

They've become close friends during the last few weeks.

Take it easy, Rosario, or you'll have a stroke.

-Uriel. -What's up, Raquel?

We're listening to the details about Ms. Diana's kidnapping.

Have you heard anything from the government? What will they do?

Because they have to do something, Uriel.

They can't leave her there, Pablo will kill her.

My sources in the government are telling me

that the situation there is quite complicated.

They won't try to rescue her for now.

-So they'll let her die? -No, to avoid that,

they won't try to rescue her.

There's no police action for now.

And Pablo, once again, is winning.

Gentlemen.

POLICE ACADEMY - MEDELLÍN

I've worked my whole life, like many of you...

to neutralize terrorists.

Unfortunately, the government has just made a statement.

They're giving orders to stop every operation trying to capture Pablo.

The Extraditables have won, kidnapping the daughter of a former president.

Belalcázar...

if we stop our operations, that rat will flee.

Those are their orders, and you have to obey them.

So, do as you please.

The Pepes and the people from Cali won't just stand around.

And all this will get a lot worse.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

Gentlemen, thank you.

Frustrating.

Pablo's strategy will be using Diana as a human shield.

That's what he'll do.

The man's smart.

That's how he's guaranteed the police won't come. Genius.

And the Search Unit will also have to stop their operations, right?

What about us? Are we stopping too? Don't piss me off.

No.

The authorities are one thing.

We are something else.

We can't lower our guard. We have to keep creating pressure.

Even with that old lady there.

Be careful with that.

Because as soon as she's found dead, things will get even worse.

-That wouldn't be good for us. -Son.

We'll take every precaution.

Right, Sandoval?

Yes, sir.

I hope it doesn't happen.

But we've invested too much in chasing Pablo: time, energy, money.

We can't just sit back now.

That's true.

Hey, speaking of money,

what's going on?

I got a call from accounting.

They told me the payments from Hugo and Oscar Cardena

have been slashed. Do you know anything about that?

Well, I've heard a lot of their product got seized,

and they've lost many distribution points.

I think that's why.

Hmm.

It's weird.

That didn't happen to us.

In fact, the police have behaved very well these last few months.

That's why we signed a non-violence agreement with them.

That sounds weird.

What can I tell you? That's what I've heard.

Nachito, you have to handle that.

How is it possible our partners become idiots as they get older?

No. We need them to contribute like they should.

Money, money. We need the money.

This war isn't over yet.

Don't worry. I'll handle that, I'll talk to them.

Alright.

Besides that, there's the pharmacy.

The Villegas brothers didn't suspect

they were being cheated by their own partners and friends.

They probably were so focused on crushing the threat

of the Medellín Cartel, that they neglected their own house.

Months after the kidnap of the journalist Diana Turbay,

finally, a new clue appeared about her location

and, therefore, the possible location of Pablo.

MONTHS LATER

LA ERMITA FUNERAL HOME - CALI

Come on, come one, wake up.

That's it.

Hey, I wanted to ask you something.

Really, I'm curious.

Does Pablo pay his accountants well?

-Answer. -Yes, yes, he pays well.

Hmm. Hey, is it enough to give your life for him?

-No, no. -No.

That's what I thought.

Look, my friend...

The only way you'll be able to get out of here

is if you tell me something about your boss, anything.

Where is he?

Where can I find him? Tell me anything.

-I swear I don't know anything. -Tell me something.

I mean it. I know nothing.

Where is he? Tell me!

-I heard something about the journalist. -Which journalist?

Diana? Speak!

I heard some thugs saying the lady

was transferred to a ranch owned by the organization.

Don't kill me, please. Don't kill me.

Easy, I won't kill you.

Don't kill me. Please, don't kill me.

I'm just an accountant.

I can't believe we've had no news of Pablo for over a year.

What if he left the country?

Escobar is still around in Antioquia.

But he has the whole province working for him.

That's why we can't find him.

Well, we need to do something.

And it'd be good if everyone were interested in the outcome.

WE HAVE A POSSIBLE LOCATION FOR DIANA TURBAY IN COPACABANA. - SANDOVAL

Who wrote to you, Gutiérrez? Anything new?

Belalcázar. So what?

Do I also have to tell you whenever my wife texts me?

Look at this one.

Hi, Connie.

It's been a while since we last spoke.

Tell me everything. Tell me how things are with Leonardo.

How's the happy family doing? I want to know everything.

Not that happy.

It hasn't been easy.

Many things have happened.

Well, I think that's normal.

You're playing in a field that's completely unknown to you. I think...

it'll take some time and patience.

But everything will get better, I'm sure.

Luckily, Felipe has moved here and he's been helping me a lot.

-Do you get along with him? -Yes.

Since he's almost my age, we're getting along pretty well.

He's lovely with me.

Well, Ana, I'll only tell you to be careful.

So that all that loveliness doesn't become a problem.

Connie, don't invent things. No, it's nothing like that.

Ana, I'll leave you because I have some things to do. I'll call you later.

Kisses, goodbye.

Hi.

How's Ana Elvira?

She's working on trying to fit in her new life,

fulfilling the role of an official Villegas Ulloa woman.

Not easy.

How are you doing with this Villegas?

Doubts, complaints? Donations?

For now, no. Everything's pretty good.

Since we agreed each of us would mind his or her own business,

it seems perfect.

Yes, perfect.

Look, Connie. You and I had an agreement.

I hope you haven't forgotten.

Maximum, one year doing these events and it's over.

Perfect. Precisely, before the year is over,

I have something to tell you.

Oscar Cardena called me, he's asking for my girls for an event in Cartago,

this weekend.

What? No.

Don't fool me. And where did that idiot

-Oscar Cardena get your number? -I think it was through Nacho, Wil.

No, what do you mean through Nacho?

I don't like that. Listen, Connie.

-Pay attention, this is important. -I am.

I forbid you to go to Cartago.

I don't like that event.

They are partners of your family.

Well, yes. But we had some disagreements lately.

-Hmm. -They told us they didn't have money,

but now I guess they have enough for a party.

-Doesn't fool me. -Everyone always has money

for parties. You should know that.

I'll say yes to Cardena.

Think about it. It can be a profitable event

for my friends, and they'll thank me their whole lives.

Of course, for me too.

Of course, I can imagine.

I'll take you out for ice cream with it.

Some ice cream.

Gentlemen,

what I'm about to tell you is quite confidential.

I know each one of you.

I can trust you, right?

Yes, sir.

There's a ranch in Copacabana.

The information says it's probable that the journalist everyone's looking for

was kidnapped and taken there.

So we're going.

Therefore, I need you to be ready because we'll go at any moment.

I need silence, secrecy, no communications.

I don't want to find out there's a rat in this small group.

-Is there a rat or not? -No, sir.

Alright.

Can you help me put some tanning oil on my back?

-Yes, yes. -Thank you.

-It's hard to put it on myself. -Yep.

Your hair.

Pipe, what a good massage.

Mm.

Ana, I have to... I have to go.

-Why? What happened? -No.

Look what time it is, I forgot I had a shift... at the pharmacy.

I have to run. Good luck with your tanning.

-At this hour? -Yes.

It's already late.

I need your beeper.

Buy one, Belalcázar. They're cheap, right?

What's wrong, you fuckers?

Don't tell me you weren't willing to share this intel.

If there was any clue about Diana's location, you should have

informed the Ministry of Defense and General Ibarra.

You didn't know that?

You're an opportunist, aren't you, Belalcázar?

Of course I was going to share that info.

Don't worry, I'll pass it on.

-Give it back, Belalcázar. -You're misusing it.

It's better if I have it.

Come on, come on! Let me go!

Get out!

One moment.

We're listening, Colonel.

I'm calling you to inform you that Colonel Belalcázar, that rat,

took my beeper.

So don't communicate with me through it.

We have a problem with Belalcázar?

There's always problems with this one.

But I won't stop.

I need to go to Copacabana as soon as possible,

with a small group. Do you have the coordinates yet?

Yes, Colonel. We have the specific coordinates.

Alright, very well.

Gutiérrez, we thought about telling Aguilar to support you.

No. Don't worry. I can do it by myself.

The fewer people, the better.

What we need is for our arrival to be a surprise.

So it won't be like the situation at Hacienda Nápoles.

Excuse me, Colonel.

Hello?

What's up, Sandoval? It's Wilmer. I'm with Uriel. How's it going there?

What's up, son? We're here with your uncle,

Nacho, and Colonel Gutiérrez on the phone. Connect him.

Listen to me.

We've just received a call from the president's people,

where they confirmed a possible location of Diana in Antioquia.

Yes, we're here to organize our trip there.

Gentlemen, the government doesn't want any kind of operation in that place.

They fear that will harm Ms. Diana.

In fact, they called us personally

so we could pass this message on to you.

We could be losing a golden opportunity.

Of course.

The thing is we have to take a risk.

Okay, gentlemen.

Aren't you listening to what we're saying?

If we disobey, the agreement will be in danger. That's delicate.

But if we finish Pablo, the mission is accomplished and that's it.

The party's over.

-Okay. -God.

-So, Guli? -What should we do?

Colonel Gutiérrez, proceed with discretion.

Very well, don't you worry, I'll proceed.

I'll keep you informed.

See you later.

What a tragedy.

Wilmer.

What's that conversation you just had? What's going to happen?

Honestly, Raquelita. I don't know.

Alright, boys.

It may sound crazy, but this is a serious offer.

I want you all to play on my team.

Yes, it's a new team, but a powerful one.

We already have the headquarters for the club.

We're building our own stadium.

There's money.

We just need talent.

That's where you come in.

Speak, boys. Tell me.

You don't like the idea? You don't like having money?

No. Don't make those faces.

Nothing better than buying a house for your mom.

Leave me alone!

Cindy?

Weren't you expecting me?

Hi, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

I'm Cindy, Fabián's girlfriend.

I didn't know this is where you have your business meetings.

Alright, gentlemen. Hurry up, get the equipment ready.

In silence. No one knows anything. No one speaks to anyone.

If anyone asks, this is a routine patrol, okay?

-Is it clear? -Yes, Colonel.

Colonel Gutiérrez wanted to become

the great Colombian hero who captured, or better yet, killed Pablo.

That's why he disobeyed his superiors' orders,

and went looking for his own destiny.

Everyone, be careful.

From now on, no one speaks to anyone. Is it clear?

Is this where you go every night?

I don't have to tell you anything.

-Answer me, Fabián. -Well, yes. So what?

This is where I come to do business,

and I won't stop coming here. I'm a special client.

Wow, "special client"!

-You're shameless. -Don't start giving me orders.

I'm not your husband.

But you're my boyfriend and I have the right.

We never said we were exclusive.

-What? -Don't get all delicate.

Let's tell the truth.

You're in my house as a favor, because you're homeless.

I'm a jackass for leaving Wilmer for someone like you.

You wanna go back to my cousin? I don't give a shit!

POLICE ACADEMY - MEDELLÍN

Colonel, it's Chamorro.

Come in.

Good morning, Colonel. Permission to speak.

If you're here, something's happened. What happened?

I saw Colonel Gutiérrez yesterday afternoon

when he was leaving with troops, Colonel.

Go ask for a helicopter. Quickly! We need to stop them.

-Come on! -Yes, Colonel.

-Hi? -Hi. Raquelita, listen.

It's me, your mom.

What's up, Mom? What happened?

Baby, I had a terrible nightmare.

And I think it has to do with your friend. The journalist.

Diana?

Yes, love. It was so confusing, there were many voices,

a lot of noise, shooting, blood.

Mom, don't tell me that.

Listen, Raquel. This one is ugly, okay?

Really, really, ugly. You need to be ready.

They're rescuing her right now.

Raquel, listen!

This is bad. You need to do something!

No, I'll call my dad. Wait.

-What happened? -My mother saw something with Diana.

-Don't mess with me. -Dad! Mom had a dream about Diana.

You need to stop this because it will end badly.

Wait a moment, Raquel. Tell me, what's going on?

Your mother had a nightmare about your friend Diana?

Yes, and I'm sure this has to do with this plan

that you're executing right now. Please stop it,

because it will end in tragedy.

Baby, this is difficult.

Colonel Gutiérrez is already in place.

No! Dad, no! Tell him not to enter. Dad, please! Stop it, do something!

You know what? Alright. I'll fix it here. Bye.

Calm down. Everything will be fine.

Sandoval.

Sir.

Alpha one, do you copy?

-Delta, I copy. Over. -We're in position.

Ready, gentlemen.

That must be the rat, Belalcázar.

Gutiérrez, abort the mission.

No one gets inside the ranch. I repeat, abort. That's an order.

Belalcázar, I can't hear you well because there's interference.

-No one enters the ranch. -Change to frequency eight.

-I repeat, abort. It's an order. -Frequency eight.

Ready, gentlemen? You'll shoot at anything that walks, alright?

You'll bring Pablo here. He's mine. Okay?

-Yes, Colonel. -Come on!

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Paz Romero