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THE BLACK MINUTES

Lieutenant Rangel!

Lieutenant Rangel!

What do you want?

I was told to come take you to the station.

And who the fuck are you?

My name is Ramon Cabrera, I am...

Lolita sent me, Major Garcia's secretary.

Yeah, I know her. Come in.

So, how do you know Lolita?

She's my aunt.

She's my aunt.

She was going to introduce me to the major, but you know...

Right now, I'm just helping her.

That's what happens with relatives. Come in then.

Do they call you "Pothead"? Is that how they call you?

No. Well, some do.

Some do.

Your aunt told me about you.

Really?

So you want to be a police officer?

-Well, I'm not sure yet. -Me neither.

What?

Well... Alright, sure.

I don't really like coffee.

You better get used to it if you wanna be an officer.

Yeah.

It's one already? Why didn't you tell me?

Jairo, wait for me!

Jairo, turn it down.

Let's go!

Come on, hurry up!

Get in, kid! Come on!

Hey, this isn't the way to the station.

We are going to pick up agent Calatrava first.

Hey, are you in charge of the girls' case?

No, not directly but we all have to do our part.

The one in charge is Travolta.

Is it true there's a reward for whoever catches the killer?

If you're here for rewards, you should switch careers.

No.

No, I was just saying.

-Careful with that bum. -What bum?

That's agent Calatrava.

What? Did you get stuck to the sheets?

-Asshole. -You have a lackey now?

No, Lolita dumped him on my lap.

-That Lolita is... -His aunt, idiot.

...a great lady, I've always said it.

So, do you want a ride?

No, I'm like a kid on time out.

If I leave without being called, the major will have me arrested.

Keep smoking weed in the office.

Don't play dumb, you were smoking too!

-Lock the door. -Boss!

Hey, Romero!

Do you need an assistant?

You're always nagging!

You need help with that load of work.

What time did you leave yesterday?

I gave you a chance with a suspect the other day,

how did you leave him?

I need no lackey.

-And this fellow? -We're not together.

Yes, give me a moment please.

Rangel, they're asking for your uncle.

-Could you take the call? -Hello?

Is this Lieutenant Miguel Rivera?

No, the Lieutenant died three months ago. Why?

I didn't know. Who am I talking to, then?

This is Vicente Rangel, his nephew. What do you need?

This is Lucilo Rivas from Leon Bar.

We just found another girl like the one from El Palmar.

-What? -A dead girl.

-Just like the one from El Palmar. Give me a moment please.

Lolita, is Major Garcia back?

No, not yet.

Where's Travolta?

You know how Fridays are here.

They leave and they don't come back. He took everyone.

Tell Doctor Ridaura to go to Leon Bar right now.

She's close by. Call an ambulance too.

What happened?

-They found another girl. -Oh, dear God.

Call Calatrava too. I need all hands on deck.

Hello! Don't touch anything and don't let anyone leave.

-We're on our way. -Thank you.

Hey, you!

No, not you. You! Come here.

-Did you finish your military service? -Yes, sir.

-Do you have a criminal record? -No, no way.

-Let's go then. -Hey, but isn't it dangerous?

Come on, Lolita, didn't you want me to give him a job?

Yes. Hey, come here.

May God be with you.

You really don't want me to help you?

No, you stay here. Let's go!

Hey, you can't be here. Move. Move!

-Close the door. -It's about time!

-Are you the manager? -Lucilo Rivas.

You look a lot like your uncle.

Where is everybody? I told you not to let anyone leave.

I couldn't make them stay.

I want to make sure we can handle this discreetly.

OK, lieutenant?

I don't want bad publicity for my business.

You surely understand.

-Who found her? -The kid.

He is in charge of cleaning.

...but she wasn't there when we mopped this morning.

I'm glad it was you who came.

I don't know where to begin.

Calm down, doctor. Calm down.

-What have you found out? -Not much.

The girl is wearing a school uniform.

You can tell at first glance this darling wasn't finished off here.

They just dumped her here.

Through there.

See for yourself. It's OK.

Are you alright?

Just like at El Palmar.

-The body is... -Chopped into pieces, yes.

It has to be the same guy.

I don't know if I'm qualified for this.

I think I'm catching a cold.

How do you want me to proceed?

Find out what school has that uniform.

First, we need to...

Hey, you can't be here! Doctor... Pothead, come with me!

You can't be here!

This is a crime scene! Get down!

-I'm just doing my job. -You are interfering, get down.

What's the problem?

Are we in a democracy or a fascist state?

Is this yours?

I don't smoke.

Come on, lady!

Is it a clue?

Hey, you!

-What's your name? -Me?

Yes, identify yourself.

Agent Vicente Rangel, at your service.

I'm going to report you.

Do what you think is best.

This looks like a done deal.

You can't be here.

I was leaving.

Why? Who gave you the stink eye, honey?

You're gonna miss us.

You should be ashamed not giving access to the free press.

You are dogs of the imperialist bourgeoisie.

What happened? Where did all the love go?

That's what they all say!

What happened, Hutch? Who does that one belong to?

Jerk. -She's not bad, that city girl.

-So, who's in charge? -Me, at the moment.

Jeez, Travolta is gonna be pissed. Why are you meddling?

What could I do? No one was there.

I'm just worried about you, you know how he is.

Good thing you brought Charles Bronson here.

The doctor is looking for you.

She knows which school the girl attended.

Hey, is Travolta really that bad?

If you stay away from him and near Rangel,

you won't have a single problem, bro.

Pothead!

Thank you.

I think I'm catching a cold.

Hello?

Lieutenant?

They are calling you from mister Barbosa's office.

-They say it's urgent. -I'm not here, Pothead.

He's not here.

OK, goodbye.

Is it Barbosa the deputy?

From Madera City.

Why didn't you pick up?

What would the boss say if I talk to the opposition?

Look, Pothead... In this business

you will see many confusing things.

You just have to take time to figure out what they mean.

You have to be smart.

Take this to Doctor Ridaura and ask her to analyze it.

Go on then. Don't let anyone see you.

Hello?

What are you doing with my evidence?

Your job, fucking Travolta.

-It's "Taboada", asshole! -Sure...

You wanna push me, you son of a bitch?

There's broads that talk the talk but back out at the moment of truth.

And there's jerks who only collect and don't even bother showing up.

I'm gonna beat the shit out of you.

KILLER ON THE LOOSE IN OILING LANDS

PARACUAN SUCCUMBS BEFORE CHACAL'S TERROR

You're gonna get me fired.

Did you read it?

You didn't come out so bad, unlike your colleagues.

How do you know everything that happens at the station?

-Who's giving you information? -I only take pictures.

The article is Johnny Guerrero's, but he's a good journalist,

he never reveals a source.

Tell Johnny to watch himself.

My colleagues aren't going to like his article.

Hey, don't go.

I want to ask you something important.

I don't speak to the press.

How far are you willing to go on the Chacal case?

-Why do you ask? -Just tell me.

Until justice is served.

-Does it matter who goes down? -What are you up to?

If I took you to a witness key to the case,

someone who fears for her life,

would you force her to declare at the station,

or would you let her go?

-Who is it? -Answer me first.

If her record is clean,

there's no reason to hold her.

She's the mother of one of the victims.

A woman that has to live in hiding thanks to your colleagues.

We have identified the mothers of both girls we found.

Those girls aren't the only ones missing, lieutenant.

How can I speak to this woman?

You really want to help her?

Of course I do.

Even if it means going to Madera City?

Goddamn it.

-She's with the commies. -No, she's hiding by herself.

Take me there.

You won't regret it.

Where did Rangel find you?

Are you a musician too?

Musician? Not at all.

That's a relief.

Hey, is it true that Rangel used to play with Rigo Tovar?

I don't know.

He doesn't like to talk about it.

Take this to Rangel.

It's the results of what he had me analyze.

He's waiting for them.

Yes. Thank you.

Pothead!

What do you want?

Take it easy, Japaneasy.

Aren't you Lolita's nephew?

This is Chavez and I'm Taboada.

We were supposed to work together and then I don't know what happened.

I am assisting mister Vicente Rangel.

Rangel !

Look, you're new so you don't know what's best for you.

If you really wanna work, I could give you a real job.

Just as a favor to your aunt.

You know how to use a weapon?

My dad taught me how to use a riffle.

We hunt in the mountains.

Then we could get along really well. I like hunting too.

-There he is. -Let's go then.

Don't miss this opportunity.

Taboada, get out of the way!

We're fucked.

Boss! Boss, can I have a minute?

Boss!

Come on, Ramón!

Boss!

This is my nephew, the one I told you about.

He's already assisting agent Rangel.

Will you make him a special agent?

It doesn't have to be right now.

Come on in. Quick!

Thank you.

Captain! Captain!

I don't want reporters or lackeys. Get them out!

Captain, can you say a few words to the best reporter around?

Sure, as soon as I see him. Miss, I beg you...

You guys are bullies! Assholes! Fascists!

We have the right to be informed!

Enough, enough.

Wait.

This is Lucia Hernandez Campillo.

She disappeared on February 23rd and her mother came to file a report.

Who took her statement?

Oh, you...

Why didn't you report it?

Captain, when the girl's mother came to file a report...

...the girl had been missing for less than twelve hours,

and then the file was misplaced.

It was misplaced for four months? Why didn't you report it?

Well, in any case, the woman doesn't live at home anymore.

-No one knows where she lives. -Well she lives somewhere.

She called the mayor yesterday to complain.

And I had to find out from the Secretary of State...

...at three in the morning!

I'm sorry, Captain.

Don't "I'm sorry, Captain" me.

This is the third girl that goes missing in four months.

-Rangel. -Sir?

Take care of this.

Find Mrs. Beatriz Campillo and get a statement from her.

-This is a priority. -Yes, sir.

Other than the cigarette butt Rangel found,

what evidence do we have?

Go do your jobs!

One last thing...

Madera City's mayor announced they intend to look for the culprit

and catch him before we do.

If they do, you will all be out of here!

That's all I needed, for commies to interfere.

Let's see.

There is a little bird among us talking to the press.

When I find out who it is, I'll make sure they regret it.

No more leaks, gentleman. Understood?

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Get to work. Come on, I want to see results.

Young man, come here.

Come here!

You just got here and you're already on the papers.

You need to be more careful.

-Rangel! -Yes, sir

Look after this one.

Keep him out of trouble.

As you wish, boss.

Come on.

Are you sure about the doctor's report?

You read it yourself: wool.

The girl at El Palmar had some under her fingernails.

Couldn't it be a coincidence?

Couldn't it be that the killer lures the girls with a lamb.

Keep an eye out for people who transport animals.

A lot of people move animals around here, bro.

Yes, but this won't be your typical farmer.

Record the plates of vehicles that get your attention.

Then you call me.

-Do you have your gun? -Yes.

Alright then.

Be careful.

Shall we?

-Is your witness Beatriz Campillo? -How did you know?

Get in the back. I'll tell you on the way.

Get down. Don't let people see you.

You stay here. If you see anything funny, honk.

Watch out.

Beatriz.

This is Vicente Rangel, the agent I talked to you about.

Hello.

Are you going to listen or will you be like your colleagues?

He's a good person.

Tell him what you told me.

Do you have the letter you showed me?

Who gave you this?

The man who I'm sure took my daughter.

Clemente Morales Gaytán.

Clemente Morales?

Don Edelmiro Morales' brother?

The leader of the Union? From the oil company?

Tell him your story.

What's going on?

I told you.

This one won't do anything to find my daughter either.

I can't arrest anybody without evidence.

-And what is that you're holding? -This is a photocopy.

Your colleague kept the originals, agent Taboada.

-I'm leaving. -Wait, ma'am.

I'll do everything I can.

It won't be easy,

but I give you my word we'll get to the bottom of this.

What's up?

Come on, don't back down on me. Let's go.

Are you lost, Rangel?

We're just working.

Aren't you far from the office?

I guess you're not aware, but we've been calling you.

Mister Barbosa wants to talk to you.

They don't always give me my messages.

It's better in person, anyway.

Let's go.

What? You don't return phone calls anymore?

-How you doing, sir? -Not good.

But moving forward despite everything.

Including the governor. Who's this?

He's Ramon, he works with me.

Agustin Barbosa, pleasure.

So, Rangel?

A little bird told me yesterday that you are on the girls' case?

I'm not in charge, I just work on it,

like all my colleagues.

Damn, you get more serious every day.

Wanna go get a drink so we can chat?

Thank you but I'm on duty.

Hear that, Lieutenant? That is integrity.

Damn Rangel, if I had someone like you,

I would make you deputy of my station.

You would make a great team with Lieutenant Gonzalez here.

-Right, Lieutenant? -Of course, sir.

-It was nice to see you, sir. -Wait a second.

What's your hurry? I just want to ask you something.

Everyone says you're on the right track

to finding the sicko who's killing the girls. Is that so?

Well, with all due respect,

I think there's one thing you haven't thought of.

If you catch this guy, where are you gonna take him?

Why do you ask?

Because if you bring him to me, here in Madera City

we would really enforce the law.

The girl's parents from El Palmar are from here.

They've asked me to intervene.

Think about it.

Your bosses would like nothing more than to fuck me over,

but if you help me, we'll fuck them over instead.

-Well, we have to catch him first. -Of course, of course.

But here we have a reward.

25 thousand dollars for whoever catches the bastard.

What do you think? Interested?

So? Just go for it.

Come on!

I'll think about it.

I'm telling you!

Damn Rangel.

Just as serious as his uncle, may he rest in peace.

I'll wait for your call.

But you better call me this time!

-Yes, sir. -Let's go.

Police station, good morning.

Good morning, Lolita. What's going on?

The boss is with Edelmiro Morales and the mayor.

-With Edelmiro? -The leader of the Union.

Yes...

Just give me your phone number...

We already have a culprit!

What's up, Rangel?

Heard you're leaving to work with Barbosa?

Are you being funny?

This isn't legal! It's not legal!

Let's calm down.

Let's all take a seat, and you, go deliver those incentives.

Yes, sir.

Have a drink, stay calm, captain.

Lolita. Cruz?

Come on.

-Gordolobo... Yes? Oh, yes. -Don't take it away!

Sanchez.

Vicente Rangel Gonzalez.

Here you go, a bonus from the Union.

Don't give him anything, he's working for the commies!

I shall know.

Take it.

You got more than the rest, so you'll get out of our way.

If you need anything else, you know where we are.

Yes.

Hey, we all wanna go to your boss' ranch!

We should have a barbeque again!

It's not a good time. It's taken by the boss' family.

But we'll make it happen.

-You must come. -Yeah.

Excuse me, Lolita.

It's done, sir.

What's up, assholes!

Hey, Taboada. How'd you do?

How did I do?

You caught him!

-Fuck yeah! -There you go!

Police station?

Sit down. Sit down!

Rangel, it's for you. It's urgent.

Answer it.

-Hello? -Vicente, listen to this!

A vehicle just went by with a sheep. It had official plates.

Is this him?

He just confessed.

Tell me, should I follow him?

-It's not him, it's not him! -Of course he is!

-Hey, hey! -Calm down!

-It's not him! -What did you just say?

-Rangel, are you there? -I'm not Rangel.

Who the fuck is this?

Ramon, Pothead. Do you want me to get the Lieutenant?

No, tell him I'm gonna follow the car.

It's headed to the old union cellars.

Or is it Barbosa's reward the reason why this isn't The Jackal.

What reward?

I'm talking about the evidence Mrs. Campillo gave you.

Or is someone paying you to forget?

What's going on? Break them up! Break them up!

Break them up. Enough! That's enough!

I don't have time for this, captain.

Find me when you've done what I've asked.

If you're not gonna do it, let me know.

Taboada! In my office!

Lieutenant! Lieutenant!

-Lieutenant! -What do you want?

Calatrava called, he said it was urgent!

-What did he say? -I don't know...

Something about a suspicious vehicle. I don't know.

Everything OK, sir?

-Both of you come with me. -Yes, sir. Come on!

There it is.

Romero, let's go.

Pothead, you stay.

Goddamn it!

Go.

One...

Go.

Where's Calatrava?

That plate number is from a van under Don Edelmiro's name.

It's registered under his ranch address.

Have you ever taken on someone that important, boss?

-You can still back out. -No way.

I want that money.

25 thousand between two?

That's the deal.

Is no one else coming?

You're not bringing Pothead?

He's a newbie.

True.

So, Romero?

Alright then. Fuck it!

Stop, I'll get off here.

12 o'clock, my place.

You got it, boss.

Hello, I'm here.

¡Guerrero!

Come here!

Goddamn it!

Romero, where are your manners? What's the emergency?

-I have something really good for you. -Oh, yeah?

But you have to give me double.

Let's see what you got.

We know where to find The Jackal.

You're too late. I already talked to the guy who brought him in.

-Rangel? -No!

No, idiot! Your friend, Lieutenant Taboada.

And who did he say The Jackal is?

Some guy who was at the bar the day the body was found.

I have his name here, look.

Who is it?

-Rene Luz de Dios Lopez. -It's not him.

-He's just a scapegoat. -You think?

Taboada is building the case so he can cash the reward.

Are you sure?

If you're so sure, tell me who it is.

-I'll give you the exclusive later. -Tell me now.

Throw your article away, it's worthless.

Meet you at your place in twelve hours?

-Twelve hours. -You better have my money ready.

Yeah, it will be there.

Your money.

What do you think, bro?

-You're leaving? -I'm late.

-I'll come with you. -You can't come, it's too dangerous.

-Exactly, you can't go alone. -I'm not going alone.

Who's going with you? The little boy that helps you?

No, someone tougher.

-I'm coming too. -No, it's too dangerous!

I can't just stay here.

Stay, please.

-Are you taking him to Madera City? -Yes.

I'll come get you so you can take pictures when we bring him in.

OK.

You'll give it back to me later.

What happened, boss?

They get like this when I'm working.

Does it hurt?

Sometimes they bleed.

Are you sure about that woman's testimony?

There are letters.

The son of a bitch was obsessed with her and when she rejected him,

he went after the girl.

I think she was the first one.

Are we far?

It's here.

Pull over.

Park here.

We're fucked.

-Hands up! -Calm down!

-Get out or I'll shoot! -Easy! Take it easy, easy!

Goddamn it, Romero! Shut up!

-Calm down! -Or what, fucker?

-What do you want? -We came for the package.

-What's this asshole saying? -A load of bullshit.

Hey, let me introduce myself.

Speak...

Easy, motherfucker, or I'll blow your brains out.

Vicente Rangel from the secret police of Paracuan.

And?

Didn't they give you a paper for us?

Simon.

-Where is it? -Slowly or I'll shoot you.

Easy, easy.

Slowly, slowly.

You forgot to give it to us, didn't you?

-What are you talking about? -Very food.

Just tell me one thing.

Why did they send you?

Hey, bro, if you have any questions go ask the boss.

We have to get the package on a plane.

Take them to him, Chuy.

-Slowly. Get out. -Shall I get out?

Slowly.

Is he in the house?

No, he likes to stay over here.

-Is that an AK-47? -Yeah.

Aren't they exclusively for the army?

Yes.

Who do you think gave it to me?

Why are you here so early?

The plane.

They need to move fast.

Oh well, we'll have to wake him up.

Don't worry, he never sleeps.

Boss. Boss, they're looking for you.

Mr. Clemente Morales?

Your brother sent us. We have to go.

-Where are we going? -To Paracuan airport.

They are waiting for you to take you somewhere else.

Here is no longer safe.

What you did to the girls came out.

Just come as you are. We don't want to miss the plane.

Will you follow us with the truck?

-Yes. -Let's go. We'll miss the plane.

Weren't you in a hurry, asshole?

Son of a bitch, you're making me run.

I'm talking to you!

The exchange rate is 12.50, right?

-You said 25 thousand? -Yeah.

We're getting a fortune!

How much?

318 thousand.

What will you do with your share, boss?

Well, I...

Change that.

This morning, Madera City's mayor, Agustin Barbosa,

was handed to the federal authorities

being suspected for drug trafficking.

On a different subject,

the governor of the state returned from his trip to the capital city...

Goddamn it, now what?

You're getting fucked over.

Shut up, asshole!

-Hello? -Lieutenant Gonzalez?

-Who is this? -This is Vicente Rangel.

I have the prisoner.

-What prisoner? -The Jackal.

Goddamn it. You're too late. Things went south here.

I have to get the hell out of here in twenty minutes.

So, what they're saying in the news is true?

Of course not.

My boss was set up and there's nothing to do.

This comes from Mexico City, from the President's house itself.

Goddamn it.

What do I do with this fucker now?

You still think your boss is straight?

If you give him the benefit of the doubt,

go to him and keep your fingers crossed.

-Here it's just impossible. -Got it.

Good luck, Rangel. Don't get caught by the filthy system.

Hello?

Captain Garcia, sorry to bother you.

-Rangel? -Yes, sir.

I'm calling because I have the girls' killer here.

-You got him? -Yes, sir.

Who is he?

Clemente Morales. Don Edelmiro's brother.

Clemente Morales.

-How did you figure that? -We have a witness.

Are you completely sure?

Yes, sir. We can't go wrong. The evidence is conclusive.

This is gonna be tough.

Come to the station as fast as you can.

Yes, sir.

Let's go!

I just ask that you respect his life.

When we get to the station, you take him straight to Garcia, okay?

-Yes, boss. -I'll cover you.

OK, boss.

-Shit! No! -Goddamn it.

Who are these motherfuckers?

They're here for this asshole.

Who are these fuckers? Goddamn it!

Federal police, come out with your hands in the air!

If you get off, we're fucked.

-They're going to shoot us, boss. -Shut up, Romero!

They won't shoot with this fucker in the car.

This is your last warning. Come out with your hands in the air!

-Boss! -Get back, you son of a bitch!

Come here!

I told you you would be getting fucked over.

I'm sorry, Romero.

Are you OK, sir?

Come here, asshole.

If the individual still refuses to sign his confession...

...we have to move on to the next phase.

Enough! No, stop, stop! Stop! Please, stop!

Enough! Come on! What's happening?

You know what's happening?

You got it wrong, dumbass.

That wasn't The Jackal you caught.

You son of a bitch!

Don't talk to the new captain like that.

Captain? That's not my captain, asshole!

We were sent here to put some order.

We need new blood. People we can trust.

Son of a bitch!

-Agent Camacho. -Yes, Sir?

Please continue.

Next phase... ...is the eyes.

This is a very sensitive area, so you can do wonders...

¡Camacho! ¡Camacho!

Captain...

-No, no... -Step this way please.

No, no.

Come on.

We are skeletons with meat.

Moving skeletons.

Come on.

Taboada, no!

-Like a man! Go on! -Like a man! That's it!

Is the station closed?

Orders from above, we're making some changes.

-Who are you looking for? -Lieutenant Rangel.

Rangel? What do you want him for?

No, never mind. Thank you.

No, come on in.

I'll come back later.

It's around here.

Park over there.

Slowly...

Grab this one.

Stay there. It's fine.

Easy.

What a beautiful gun. Have you ever fired one of these?

It's a whole other level.

A tragedy. A crazy tragedy.

-Captain. -Romero, Romero.

The fire started so suddenly.

Poor girl couldn't get out.

Son of a bitch!

Rangel!

Why do you make things harder?

Go on, kill him!

Where's the other fucker?

Goddamn it.

Just leave it! Help me with this.

Pothead! Come here. Come in. Sit down.

I didn't see you here yesterday.

They didn't let me in.

I see.

Do you know where Captain Garcia is?

He retired.

He retired?

The mayor asked for his resignation and now I'm in charge.

Have you seen your friend Rangel?

-And Romero? -No, why?

Since when haven't you seen them?

Since Calatrava's funeral.

I see.

Did you know they removed Barbosa

from Madera City's presidency yesterday?

Seems like Don Agustin was doing business with drug dealers,

and Rangel was helping him.

Did you know that?

?o?

How could you possibly not know?

It's just not possible that you didn't know.

I only helped him with The Jackal stuff.

The Jackal. That's why you kept going on about that Jackal.

It was as a distraction.

Did you know they burnt Rangel's house?

That bastard did it himself to destroy evidence,

so there would be no proof.

Or what?

Do you have different information?

No... No.

"No, captain."

No, captain.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt, Pothead.

I told your aunt to start the paperwork for you to join the ranks.

Take it.

Go on, take it.

These too.

Those are from me.

If you need more, go with Gordolobo.

Come on, get to work.

Come on! Let's go.

Pothead.

Clear Rangel's desk. It's yours now.

What do I do with his stuff?

Throw them away, burn them, I don't care.

In this business you will see many confusing things.

You just have to take time to figure out what they mean.

What you asked for:

Rigo Tovar and his Costa Azul, "La sirenita"!

Fuck it...

Romero, don't.

Don't do anything stupid.