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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.

Well, this is odd.

It's too quiet here.

It's not like they're dead yet.

In any case, they will need more coffins

because we will leave some more cold meat.

So, what's the plan?

Do we make a big entrance by shooting everyone?

No, you know I'm a fan of big entrances.

But not this time.

Not this time.

Let's go in through the back so that we catch them off guard.

-Wait. -Enter through the front.

Hurry, stick to the plan!

-Cover the back, too! -Let's go!

The cops are here! I repeat the cops are here!

-Wilmer was at the funeral home. -What?

I spoke with him. He was there a few minutes ago.

Stop the car.

Stop the car!

Sandoval, go!

Find out exactly what went down.

-Yes, sir. -Go!

Call Wilmer. Wherever he is.

Tell the others not to go to the funeral home.

Yes, sir.

Delta, do you copy?

Thanks for agreeing to do this, man.

I was fed up with everyone telling me I needed to calm down.

It's okay, Wilmer.

I think it's messed up what they did to Constanza and the girls.

Corporal and Guadaña are mental.

Sons of bitches. That's what they are.

Mark my words, I will tear them into pieces.

The meeting with the North Valley guys must be about to start.

I bet those lapdogs are there.

They must be there watching over their bosses.

I've been thinking, those two are our main target.

I propose we analyze the situation when we get there.

Depending on what we see, we make a move.

Fair enough. Let's go get them.

Still, we're going at them hard.

Yes.

Attention. The cops are at the funeral home.

Do not go there.

What?

Motherfuckers!

Let's go to the funeral home! Step on it, man!

Roger, Pérez. Let me know. Cover the upper level and the rear exit.

Eyes wide open!

Colonel!

What a miracle to see you here today.

Corporal. Guadaña.

What are you doing here?

Nothing, why?

Just running a few errands around here.

Colonel, sir!

There's no one here. Just a watchman.

Tear the place upside down, Fierro. Get me some evidence!

Go, Fierro! So, what's up?

Let's go inside. See what they left for us.

Corporal.

Have you seen that rat, Sandoval, around here?

Or any of the others?

Those fuckers must be long gone while we waste our time here.

Am I right, Guadaña? Let's go inside.

See what we can find.

Everything in there is mine, okay?

We'll see, man.

Have a good day.

There you go.

Honey.

That guy who came by earlier looked suspicious, right?

He wasn't from Cali.

Aunt, that guy was watching us and the drugstore, too.

I knew it. What do we do?

Should we tell Sandoval?

What if he's like the avocado guy?

What we can do

is show him the footage to see if he knows him.

Right. You go get it, I don't know how that thing works.

Go.

-Don't worry, I'll give it to him. -Go.

I can't believe the Villegases aren't here.

At least, we could have caught that rat, Sandoval.

But all they left behind was some cheap whisky.

And we were itching to shoot the crap out of those bastards.

You know what, Colonel?

Here. A gift for you.

Share it with your boys.

We are out of here. A man cannot eat where there is no food.

Let's go, Guadaña.

-Nice seeing you, Colonel. -Bye, Corporal.

-Colonel. -Bye, Guadaña.

Go easy, Flaco. We don't know what we'll find there.

Is there a place here where we can get some decent food?

Corporal and Guadaña!

Corporal!

Now you'll see, motherfuckers!

You are dead!

Bastard, son of a bitch!

Shoot, bastard!

Freeze, Wilmer!

Get in, Wilmer! Hold still, asshole!

Get in!

Stop!

Fuck!

This fucker almost kills me.

Bastards.

We will meet again soon.

Raquel.

Check this out.

"The Search Bloc moves to Cali."

General Ibarra is serious about getting everyone.

But Dad and Uncle aren't like Pablo.

Besides, they had a gentlemen's agreement.

The government would leave them alone

if they helped them beat the Medellín cartel.

And that's what they did!

I guess they want to show a firm hand.

They feel empowered after killing the big boss.

God.

This will hit my family.

How they turned their back on you was unbelievable.

Raquel, do you know your dad and uncle's next move?

I don't.

Let me see.

Hi, sweetie. How's Bogotá?

I'll tell you later, Gran. Are my dad and uncle there?

No. They're not here.

I'm at the studios and just learned

the Search Bloc is moving to Cali.

They are after the Villegases.

No. Wait.

I don't understand.

I thought the government was on good terms

with Emanuel and Leonardo.

So did I, but now that they got Pablo,

they are coming for more.

And my dad and my uncle are next on their list.

That can't be.

Gran, we need to gather the family.

Think of a way for Dad and Uncle to turn themselves in.

If not, this will end in tragedy.

They went after that man relentlessly and see how he ended up. Dead.

Yes, I know. How horrible.

Let me talk to them.

By now, I would assume they are aware of the situation

and must be thinking of a plan.

Okay.

Thank goodness you're here. We were worried.

How are you, Connie?

Much better.

Marlén has been taking care of me.

I'm glad.

Raquel just called.

She told us the Search Bloc is in Cali now.

It's true.

Those bastards raided the funeral home.

This can't be happening!

So?

So, nothing.

We need to watch our backs.

They are coming after us and they may ruin us.

Jesus.

The arrival of the Search Bloc to Cali

made the Villegas family feel cornered.

Faced with such dire circumstances,

they had to take drastic measures that would affect everyone.

Sandoval!

It's Felipe.

-What are those patrols? -They raided the funeral home.

How did they learn about it?

Colonel Gutiérrez was the only one who knew.

He came to dig something up.

Was there anyone inside?

Two men.

Something happened.

A strange visitor was at the drugstore.

What? Who?

A spy? Like the avocado man?

I don't know. Worse. It seemed more personal.

The guy came in asking for some meds,

chatted with me and my aunt.

I brought you the security tape.

What did he look like?

He was tall,

gray-haired, broad-shouldered...

He was wearing brown clothes.

Who's that? That's him!

Colonel Belalcázar.

There's nothing to do here.

What about Wilmer? Wasn't he inside?

If they got him, we'll know tomorrow. Any other idea?

Go.

They brought more agents.

Belalcázar!

What do you think of the raid I launched on the Villegases?

Quite a search, huh?

Did you make any arrests?

Did you get Leonardo, Emanuel or any of their children?

What are you celebrating? You did nothing.

Belalcázar.

As usual,

taking away any merit from the work I do, right?

Either tomorrow or the day after, those rats will be here.

What will you do then?

You will have to thank me.

-Am I right? -Right.

I'm the one interested in catching them, so I'll have to thank you.

I need to see all the evidence you gathered here.

If you keep anything to yourself, you'll have to deal with me.

Make no mistake.

Cheers, Belalcázar!

Okay, everyone.

The police are coming at us with all their force.

We've lost the funeral home.

And, not just that,

Colonel Belalcázar stopped by the drugstore

pretending to be a customer.

He was gathering intelligence.

It is clear the Search Bloc knows a lot about us.

But we don't know just how much that is.

That is why we have decided to move.

Move?

Yes, Mom. We need to leave.

They could raid us any moment now.

And it's not just the police after us,

there is also the Northern clan.

Wait, Dad. I thought they were our allies.

Well, yes, but after Pablo's death,

things have changed.

The Corporal was at the funeral home.

That tells us they are working alongside Colonel Gutierrez.

Leonardo, I know this is a difficult time,

but I don't want to leave my house.

Why are you so stubborn, Mom?

You have to leave the house. They could come any moment now.

Everyone knows this is our house.

So what? What's wrong with that?

I owe nothing to anyone. No, sir!

Why do I have to leave my house?

I've cherished it and made a life here.

I made it my home!

Why should I run? No, sir!

Then you stay.

No more crap from anyone else.

Watch your tone.

I guess you stay.

I'll have to increase security here, but the rest of you must leave.

Leonardo.

Don't you think this is a sign to turn yourself in?

Both of you.

What do you want, Mom?

To see me in jail again? Is that it?

No. That's not it.

But I don't want you to be fugitives for the rest of your lives.

Look how Pablo ended up.

Mom, calm down.

We have a plan.

We will get it sorted.

Yes.

Everything will be okay.

Okay, this meeting is over.

Let's head inside. We need to discuss a few things.

Okay, Sandoval, tell me.

What do we have on Belalcázar?

Promoted to colonel several years ago.

Intelligent, very proficient.

Sagacious.

Totally incorruptible.

Totally incorruptible.

A freak, right?

Children? Family?

Married. Two children.

He seems to be a family guy.

Work keeps him from seeing the family much.

Pay attention, Flaco.

You're taking care of this.

I think we should pursue the same strategy we used a few years ago.

With Colonel Tirado?

That's right.

Good afternoon.

It will be an eventful end to the year as the government

prepares to launch a new offensive on drug trafficking.

Based on a statement

from General Javier Ibarra,

the Search Bloc will remain active,

and today it will move to Cali where it will carry out raids.

The U.S. government has confirmed it will continue its support

in the war on drugs

by providing financial and logistical resources.

Hello?

Hello, Uriel. All of us are here.

Tell me. What's the latest news?

Well, our communication with them isn't as fluid as it was.

They seem closed off.

Then there's added pressure from the gringos.

You know how it is when the U.S. government gets intense.

For God's sake, those gringos are a headache.

To be honest, things were bound to get complicated.

Here's the plan.

Let's bribe senators in Congress,

ministers, cops...

All those rats.

Okay?

I'm sure a good tip will get them off our backs.

Mr. Leonardo.

I'm afraid I must disagree.

I don't think that plan will work this time.

Why not? We are experts in money transactions, right?

Times have changed, sir.

And so have people.

Not many are willing to get into trouble just to make some money.

Don't worry.

Just make those phone calls, okay?

Call them. I know more than one will be interested in a little gift.

As you wish, sir.

I will start making phone calls tomorrow.

Good.

Sandoval.

-Sir? -Go to Bogotá now.

We need to tap Uriel's phones.

Excuse me, sir. I don't understand.

Uriel seems too hesitant.

Something is off.

Record all of his phone calls.

And by all I mean all of them.

Yes, sir.

DAILY NEWS STUDIO - BOGOTÁ

Are you spending the night here?

I'll leave once I've finished editing this article.

-How responsible! -Look who's talking.

The most professional and committed journalist.

Congratulations on your research.

You are as good as everyone says you are.

Will I ever get a chance to have something with you?

Or should I stop getting my hopes up?

VIP NIGHT CLUB - CALI

Good.

Is Yaneth here?

Yaneth.

What are you doing here?

Get out!

I'm not here for you, Fabián.

Get the hell out, motherfucker!

Traitor!

Go.

Why so rude, Flaco? Can't you see I'm working?

-Listen. -What?

Listen to me.

I got you a gig.

The bosses asked for you.

It's an important gig. There's good money in it for you.

What do you say? Are you in or not?

What do you think?

Cheers.

RAQUEL'S APARTMENT - BOGOTÁ

Nice house.

I live here with my mother.

-Can I meet her? -No.

WILMER'S APARTMENT - CALI

Wilmer.

Where are we going?

We have a house in Yumbo. Don't worry.

Wil, why don't we go...

to Bogotá, for instance?

I think it would be best.

We have no business in Bogotá.

If you want to go, then go.

I have to stay here fixing all this crap.

Wilmer.

Why do you have a gun? Why are you armed?

Where did this come from?

Look at me and don't lie. Answer the question!

Look at me. I asked you a question!

What happened yesterday after you brought me home?

Where did you go? What did you do?

I was in a gunfight with those rats, Corporal and Guadaña. Happy?

What do you mean a gunfight?

With those assassins, Wilmer?

You could have been killed. Don't you know?

Don't you see those son of bitches almost killed you?

And I, Wilmer Villegas, can't let that shit stand!

Even if it's the last thing I do!

Do you understand?

Do you?

Fuck!

Good morning.

Hi! Sorry, I was looking at the family portrait.

Nice to meet you. I'm Max. Raquel's boyfriend.

I'm Rosario. Raquel's mother.

Sorry if I woke you, ma'am. I didn't mean to disturb you.

No.

I've been up for a while.

Ah, good.

Were you leaving?

Ah, yes. I'm off to my house to change before I go to the studios.

Yes.

Mrs. Rosario, what if we three go out one of these days

so that we get to know each other? Would that be okay?

-Good idea. -Yes.

I will tell my daughter

-to set it up. -Of course.

-I won't keep you. -Good day.

Same for you.

-Hello? -Rosario.

It's Marlén.

I'm just calling to see if you and Raquel are coming to Cali

to spend Christmas here.

Marlén, are you having a Christmas dinner at the house?

Yes. Well, as things stand,

I don't know if anyone will show up, but I'm doing it.

Marlén, honey.

What can I say?

It's just...

you know things in Cali are dangerous these days.

I'm too scared to go there.

Just think about it, sweetheart.

-I will. -Bye.

Right. Hugs.

Are you idiots or what?

ÓSCAR CADENA'S ESTATE - CARTAGO

How come you entered the funeral home?

Fucking morons.

Listen to me, gentlemen.

This is the last time you disobey me. You've been warned.

Or you will have to answer to me!

Now I'll have to reinforce security at this estate.

Because of you!

They could come to fill us full of lead.

-Sir... -Save your "sir" shit!

You didn't even kill a big fish.

We almost got Wilmer, Emanuel's son.

"Almost"? My balls! That's useless!

Mr. Óscar.

Guadaña and I were at the funeral home just chilling. Right, man?

But then those men started shooting at us.

We had to defend ourselves. He was with his bodyguard.

-What's his name? -Flaco.

Those motherfuckers have it coming.

Mr. Óscar.

Colonel Gutiérrez is on the phone.

Thanks. Get out of my sight!

Colonel, how are you?

Óscar!

I thought you weren't at the estate anymore.

Listen. Here's a tip.

Get out of there as soon as possible.

Why should I leave? Everything I own is here.

Let me know if anything else comes up.

Hey, I heard about the funeral home. What did you find?

We couldn't get anything. They knew we were coming.

That's why I'm calling.

I need a tip.

Anything we can use. An address...

-Think. -I don't know.

There's the security company, Hercules.

Or the Pan American offices.

We are already watching those places.

No one's showed up.

What about their mother's house? Surely they go there.

You know they bought off everyone in the neighborhood.

You can be 30 blocks away and they already get a tip-off.

You can go after Fabián, Leonardo's kid.

He must know where they are.

That sounds much better.

Where can we find him?

We have located his house.

And one more tip.

He's been trafficking heroin to New York along with Hugo.

That's how he funds his team, the Tuloa.

And he's been fighting with the family, so he might be your guy.

That's a good tip.

We will pay our buddy a visit.

Give me the exact location.

He owns a warehouse in downtown Cali.

There he keeps either his stash or whores. But I'm sure he's there.

Colonel.

How did it go in Washington?

My government was very happy to see Pablo fall.

But they want more.

They are pushing hard

to get the Gentlemen of Cali.

And they want them alive to face trial in the U.S.

Didn't you tell them we are working on it?

We're so close, one false step and they're screwed.

-Did you tell them? -Of course.

But they want more.

What about Sandoval?

That bastard ran off.

-What? -He had someone helping him.

He told him we were after him, he took the radio and other things.

But this has to stay between us. We are already tracking him.

-All right? -I hope so.

Because he's a key player and I need to talk to him right now.

-About what? -I met with the Attorney General.

They will offer a reward to anyone who cooperates

and Sandoval knows everything about the Villegases.

Come on, Mathews.

Sandoval is getting paid millions

to be where he is right now.

What could the U.S. offer him to jump ship?

We can also offer good incentives.

So we might as well try.

Six, seven, three, twenty-one.

That's his pager. Try to reach him there.

Excellent.

-Yes? -Colonel Belálcazar, sir?

There is someone who is asking for you. Should I put them through?

Yes.

Hello, Colonel Belálcazar?

He's speaking.

My name is Yaneth.

You don't know me,

but I have a very good tip on the men you're tracking here in Cali.

-What would that be? -Well...

I could talk,

but you would need to pay some good money.

Is it good?

The best.

I work as a secretary at one of the Villegas's companies.

So I know a few things.

Sandoval, I need to talk to you.

Yaneth, is it?

Here's what we can do.

Why don't we meet and see each other in person?

Then we can see if what you know really is as good as you say it is.

Raquel.

Are you really dating that old man?

I sense judgment in your tone. He's not an old man, Mom.

That's not why I'm worried.

Worried? I thought you would be happy for me.

Sweetie... That man...

There's a bad aura around him.

You know I'm never wrong about these things.

Okay.

Let me see if I can reassure you.

Ever since Max and I met, he's been very kind to me.

I really like him.

He is smart, sharp,

he likes a challenge and loves journalism as much as I do.

Do you know what the best part is? He is honest, too.

Well, sweetie, I'm just telling you

so that you are careful.

Did Grandma call?

Yes.

-Yes. -What did she want?

She wanted to know if we're spending Christmas in Cali.

No way.

Tell her I'm not going, Mom. I want to stay in Bogotá with Max.

URIEL GARRIDO'S HOUSE - BOGOTÁ

Lozano, do me a favor.

Tell me if Uriel is in the house. Over.

Yes, he is home, sir. He hasn't gone out. Over.

Listen. I need to do something with the phone lines.

But he can't know about it.

I need you to report any move he makes. Over.

Understood. Over.

Where is the phone line box?

In the backyard. Over.

Over and out.

IT'S SAM MATHEWS, I NEED TO TALK TO YOU

Agent Mathews.

-Lucho. -Sir.

Scope out the area. Make sure nothing is off.

-Yes, sir. -Nelson, get the bags.

Come on. Let's stop arguing.

It's silly to keep this up.

Don't go. Stay with me.

I need you by my side, Connie.

I was just standing up for you.

Wilmer, I can't make sense of you rushing to my defense

by getting in a gunfight like a thug.

You need to understand,

I can't let those North Valley bastards get away with this.

They have to pay for what they did to you and the girls.

They have to, Constanza!

I don't know if you realize the way you are speaking.

But it scares me.

You sound like someone else.

Let's go together.

Come with me to Bogotá.

Or farther away. Wherever you want. But let's get out of here.

Away from all of this. Please.

I really wish I could.

I swear.

But I can't do that right now.

Please try to understand.

It's a matter of dignity.

Of honor.

Of justice, Connie.

I will not be uprooted because of those bastards.

This is my homeland. It is my territory and I will defend it.

I will personally make sure to drive out...

those rats from this place.

Only after I do that, I swear,

I swear to you, Constanza, we will go wherever you want.

You, me, and my daughter.

I swear.

I can't wait.

All clear, miss.

Thanks. I can carry that.

I've made the first calls, Mr. Leonardo.

Put out some feelers.

Any thoughts?

Well, as I said last night, it doesn't look promising.

There is a lot of fear in the air.

No one wants to mess with the gringos.

Then offer more money and make them cave, Uriel.

I can do that, sir.

I can offer a lot of money. But the point is for people to take it.

Let us know how much more you need.

We need to get the police off our backs.

Immediately. Is that clear?

This is your top priority.

Okay, sir.

I've been a bit worried.

Why?

I don't think your mom liked me.

Don't be silly, Max. Pay no mind to it.

It is true then. The mother-in-law doesn't like me.

What do I have to do to get her to like me?

Nothing at all. I don't need Mom's approval to see you.

Okay. Do you want some water?

Sure.

With Christmas around the corner,

what will happen with us? Are you going to Cali?

No.

Grandma would like me to go.

But I told her I want to stay here with you.

Or...

What?

We could both go to Cali.

I'm in if you are. I'm not familiar with the city.

Would you really like to go?

Of course. We could RSVP right now.

If she will have us.

What do you say? Should we make plans?

Well, if you're sure.

Yeah?

-See you in a bit. -Okay.

Colonel?

I'm Yaneth.

-Take a seat. -Thank you

A drink?

A beer would be fine.

One beer.

So you're willing to give us information about the Villegases?

Yes, sir.

Do you know what I find odd?

I know for a fact their employees are very loyal.

Very loyal.

What can I say?

Honestly, I earn very little at work.

And my mom is very ill and needs surgery.

I asked the company for a loan, but they said no.

Colonel, I really need that money.

Do you think I will give you that money?

What's up with all this noise?

Excuse me, ma'am.

Colonel Gutierrez, National Police. We have a search warrant.

What?

Come on, boys. Vesma! Peña! Let's get to work.

Check every corner.

All drawers, floors, everything.

You must be Mrs. Fabiola, correct?

Is Fabián here?

While you decide whether or not to tell me,

why don't we have a chat? Okay?

Careful. Don't break anything.

And they own a funeral home as well?

Yes, La Hermita. But you raided it.

Correct.

And the name of the company you work for?

-Hercules. -Hercules?

Yes, sir.

-Property of the Villegases? -Yes.

For a few years now.

Right.

If I call Hercules and ask for you, they will know who I'm talking about?

Yes, sir.

Good.

May I have a phone and a phonebook?

-Thanks. -At your service.

Hercules Security, good afternoon.

Miss Yaneth Vargas, please?

Yaneth Vargas?

No, sir. She's on her lunch break.

Would you like to leave a message?

No. That's okay.

All right, sir. Have a good day.

-What did he say? -That he'd call later.

Yes! Thank you, honey!

We're back in the game.

Let's go!

LEONARDO'S ESTATE - CALI

Hello.

-What's up? -Hey.

So? Did you leave the apartment?

Yes.

But Constanza didn't want to stay here. She left for Bogotá.

It's better that she's away.

The people you love end up being your Achilles heel.

Belálcazar called Hercules. Just as you said.

To see if Yaneth's story checks out.

I told you so.

I'm an old fox.

Good thing Flaco was there to confirm.

What is going on?

Who the hell is Yaneth?

Yaneth.

She's our Mata Hari.

Our spy in the Search Bloc.

Get out of here.

Are you really using

the same trick you used on my grandpa?

Wait.

Do you...

Do you know about that?

Of course.

Mom told me that story

and many others.

That stunt you pulled to get her dad out of jail?

And it worked.

You're something else.

No.

Don't bother to explain, Dad.

I think that was a good thing to do.

And not just that.

If you have to do it again, then do it again.

Especially if it means we can screw over that asshole, Belálcazar.

Let's go for it. No fear.

What? Am I scaring you?

Don't be silly. I'm not sure about one thing, though.

Is this Yaneth cut out for the job?

It takes some guile to pull it off.

She's got guile.

And she's also very pretty.

Feminine wiles rarely fail, Son.

That is true.

Okay.

So, Colonel?

Where do we stand?

It's simple.

I won't give you a peso until you provide the intel you say you can get me,

and until I verify it's legit.

Fair enough.

But don't be discouraged.

Call me at my personal number when you have news.

Don't worry, Colonel.

I'll get to work right away.

As soon as I get the info, I'll let you know.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Check the portraits and the mirrors.

Colonel.

This was hidden in the garage.

Good!

Good job, gentleman.

Keep searching. Check under the cars, too.

Yes, sir.

Heroin!

A few pounds, ma'am.

They belong to your son, Fabián.

That's enough to put him away for at least ten years.

Let me tell you what, Mrs. Fabiola.

You give me certain information I need.

I will leave you ladies alone

and see what I can do for Fabián, huh?

What do you say?

Hello?

Agent Mathews, Jaime Sandoval. I got your message.

Jaime, I'm glad you called.

I wanted to talk to you when I got back but I heard you left.

Something like that. I'm listening.

I need to talk to you.

About?

I have a business proposal for you.

A business proposal?

Why? I already have a job.

Give me your bosses

and I'll let you go free to live your life in the U.S.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Isanie Pino