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CONSTITUTION OF MEXICO

Damn it!

Lynching a mayor at a time like this

while the president speaks
about modernity and social peace.

Don't screw this, López!

Don't worry, Mr. Governor.

We have taken the necessary measures
to deal with this.

It's the presidency of the Republic
we're talking about here.

If I'm not careful,

that bastard Ruiz Cortines
could take the lead.

I want to keep my hands clean.

If I don't get at least a Secretariat,

I'll be left out of the game.

My General, allow me to insist.
Don't worry.

I assure you that the party knows

you are one of the most powerful assets.

Well, let me make this very clear, López.

If you want to be governor,
make sure everything is peaceful!

If people talk about our state,
may it be with praise!

You, of all people,
know who the big voter is.

If you really want to take over from me,

keep me out of trouble
like what happened in San Pedro.

Lynching a municipal president

while President Alemán
speaks about modernity and social peace!

Put some effort, Ramírez!

Don't worry, sir.

I promise we'll find someone very soon.

We need to figure this out today!

I have to make a good impression
on the governor.

He has clearly told me that I am his pick.

Well, find someone.

Get a guy who is not too clever.

We only need him for three or four months.

What do you think?

-Who is this?
-The least bad option.

Though he likes to think he's very pure.

He quit the party
during the last elections.

No, not him. And this one?

The opposite.
They call him "Grabby Hands."

I don't think he'd be interested in a job

as hard as
municipal president of San Pedro.

Who is the guy who looks like Tin Tan?

Vargas. He's been in the party for years.

We joined at the same time.

He's a good guy.
I think he'll take the job.

What do you mean by "good guy"?

Not too bright.

That's our guy!

Bring him over.

INSTITUTIONAL REVOLUTIONARY PARTY

SUPERVISOR
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Good morning.

Ramírez?

Ramírez!

Come on, Vargas,
I told you to call me "sir."

That's okay.

-What an honor! Is that really your car?
-Yes.

Mr. López sent me over.
He wants to meet with you.

The secretary to the government?

Do you know what it's about?

I think you're in trouble.

Hurry up, he's expecting us.

Come in.

Wait here.

Best behavior, man.

TO MY FRIEND FIDEL LÓPEZ

Yes?

Tell him I'll call him back.

Good afternoon, Vargas.

-What an honor, sir.
-Have a seat.

Let me be straight with you, Vargas.

As you know,

our country

is finally modernizing.

We need to achieve
the revolutionary ideals,

fulfill the words of our president,
Mr. Miguel Alemán,

help the country flourish,

put an end to corruption,
and, most importantly,

stop the mess of a few dissidents.

Some government officials don't understand

that their job is to serve the country.

They use their power

for their personal gain,
at the expense of the people.

Our country needs true patriots,

people like you.

Thank you, sir.

I'm going to need your help.

Just tell me who you want dead.

No, Vargas. Times have changed.

Do you know what happened
in San Pedro de los Saguaros?

People got together.

There was a problem in town,

and now they have no authorities.

We need to appoint
an acting municipal president

that can keep order and social peace

until the next elections.

Right, of course.

And what can I do for you, sir?

You were right about him, Ramírez.

Don't be dumb, Vargas!

The party has decided on you

and I am here to inform you
that you will be appointed

acting municipal president
of San Pedro de los Saguaros.

Me? Municipal president?

So you know that the revolution
brings justice to people like you.

I know we can count on you, Vargas.

I believe in you.

This is a huge opportunity for you.

It could be the beginning
of a promising political career.

It could, sir?

You will go to San Pedro
to fulfill the promise

of President Miguel Alemán

and Governor Sánchez,

the promise
of modernity and social justice.

But, listen, don't bring us any trouble.

When people in the city talk about
San Pedro de los Saguaros,

may it be with praise.

No nonsense.

-Understood?
-Don't worry, sir.

How can I thank you?

Thank the party!

Remember, we owe it all to the party.

What is more,

I want you to have this.

This was given to me
by Governor Sánchez himself.

A token of good luck.

On your way now.

-Thank you, sir.
-Go. Great, yes.

You have a job to do.

Yes, sir.

Ramírez, brother, thank you!

"Sir."

Thank you, sir.

Excuse me, sir.

There you go, Ramírez.

That one was given to me
by President Miguel Alemán.

You earned it for finding this fool.

I can't believe it.

Municipal president, honey.

Finally.

After all these years in the party!

It was about time
something good came our way.

Are you happy, sweetheart?

And this is just the beginning, honey.

You'll see.

If things work out,
then it's state representative

and finally, my life-long dream,

federal representative!

Picture your name on a seat
in the Chamber of Deputies.

Or maybe even better.

How about "Senator and Mrs. Vargas"?

Not bad.

Not bad at all, Mrs. Senator.

Not bad at all.

Excuse me.

Do you know how much further
to San Pedro de los Saguaros?

Good afternoon.

Excuse me, do you speak Spanish?

We seem to be lost.

Do you know how much further
to San Pedro de los Saguaros?

This is it.

You must be the new municipal president.

I was expecting you since yesterday.

I'm Carlos Pek,

your secretary.

Juan Vargas, at your service.

President Miguel Alemán
and Governor Sánchez sent me

to bring modernity and social justice.

We're here.

Welcome, madam.

Here?

CITY HALL

You should go see your office, Juan.

What for, honey? I think I've seen enough.

Fucking town!

I think we were better in the dump.

Don't say that.

You were nobody there,
you're in charge here.

Municipal president.

Haven't you noticed?

They even call you "sir."

-They do, don't they?
-Yes.

Do you really think we'll be better off?

Of course, sweetheart.

Can't you see?

We're important here.

And this is just the beginning.

But we need to be…

ready.

Good morning.

Pek!

People heard
there is someone new in charge

and they want help with their business!

Please tell them to come back later.

Let's get to work.

What's that, Pek?

Pending issues, sir.

There are more,

but these are the most urgent ones.

These are the agricultural issues.

-This is--
-You know what, Pek?

I think the best thing would be

to go around and get to know the town,
don't you agree?

It's a very small town, sir,

less than 100 people.

Most of us descend from natives,

and we've been here our whole lives.

Good morning!

Don't take it the wrong way, sir.

My people are good people,

but most of them

don't even speak Spanish.

Really?

Don't they learn Spanish in school?

Oh, sir.

Look.

That used to be the school.

What happened to it?

It was built
back in the days of Tata Cárdenas.

But when the opposition won the elections,

they stopped paying the teacher.

So, one day he took off.

Same old story, sir.

What about the doors, the windows,
and the rest of it?

That was one of your colleagues.

What did he do?

The bastard sold everything,
even the blackboard,

the benches, anything of value.

Just like that?

He didn't sell the bricks

just because he couldn't find a buyer.

He would have sold the entire town

if he could.

We've had
such crooked municipal presidents.

What can I say, sir?

Hey, Pek.

What happened to my predecessor?
What made him quit?

Well, sir…

Nobody told you?

They cut it off with a machete.

What?

Beheaded!

And that's not all they did
to the mayors of San Pedro.

Another one was hung,

and another was nearly burned alive!

Three mayors killed in five years!

Why would they send me here?

I don't know.

But they must have done something wrong,
right?

I don't know,

but just in case…

Good morning.

What's this, Pek?

Aggravated murder.

Mr. Vargas, meet Dr. Morales.

-Nice to meet you, doctor.
-Six bullets.

Like all other problems in San Pedro,

this happened thanks to that brothel.
I suppose you know about it.

No, doctor, I don't.

This has been the eighth death,

apart from the diseases
that half the people have caught.

We have to do something about that place!

Don't worry, doctor.

I assure you I will do whatever is needed
to close down--

It is your job!

Doctor, I just got here. I promise--

Look, it's very simple.

Just do your job,
and I assure you everything will be okay.

Otherwise, I promise

you will regret having come to San Pedro.

-Bye.
-Bye.

What is up with him, Pek?

Oh, sir!

You don't want to mess with Dr. Morales.

He's been
the National Action Party candidate

for municipal president four times.

And he always complains
there's been fraud.

Can you believe it?

Let me tell you this,

he's going to be your worst nightmare.

-He seems…
-No, you have no idea.

What do we do, Pek?

He had no relatives.

I suppose we'll have to do it.

We open at 8:00.

I'd like to speak to your boss.

She's sleeping.

Tell her it's the new mayor.

Hang on.

She says you can come in.

Miss,

how much does it cost?

What can I do for you?

Good morning.

Sorry to have waken you so early, Mrs.…

Lupe.

-Juan Vargas, at your service.
-Take a seat, sir.

You, out.

Have a seat.

Would you like a drink?

No, madam. During working hours…

Well, I guess one drink can't hurt.

So you are the new mayor?

At your service, madam.

So, the thing is…

How can I put it?

Apparently, some people
are not very happy about your business.

You're really something, sir.

You guys are all just the same.

You just got here
and you already want your cut.

No, madam. That's not what this is about.

-It's just that people--
-People or Dr. Morales?

That old piece of shit I can't get rid of!

He's always instigating the natives
and turning everyone against me!

It's not just the doctor.

I have a corpse outside,
from yesterday's shooting.

A dead body?

No, sir. I think you've been fooled.

Nothing happened here.

You see--

No, sir.
We do everything by the book here.

Mr. Alfredo García, the mayor before you,

granted me every necessary permit.

So, do you want this or not?

No, madam.

Some things are just not allowed.

Of course it's fucking allowed.

You are all the same, sir.

Are you going to tell me
that you are different

and act all high-and-mighty?

No, Mrs. Lupe, of course not.

But I do have to close this place,
for the sake of the citizens.

Look, you damn minikin,

I think this is as far as we go.

If you have anything else to say,

go talk it over with the priest,
he calls the shots around here.

The priest?

That's what I said.

-You--
-Now scram!

Yes, madam. Sorry for the inconvenience.

-Scram!
-Excuse me, madam.

-Out you go.
-See you.

And you, tramps, get back inside!
What are you staring at?

Come on.

-Excuse me, madam.
-Out.

Mrs. Lupe,

what should we do with the corpse?

Stick it up your ass!

Hey, buddy.

There you go.

You said so yourself, Father.

The flesh is weak against temptation.

But you are taking it too far, my dear.

But, Father, you see how hard I try.

What does your husband say?

Nothing. He never listens to me.

As a penance, say three Our Fathers
and three Hail Marys.

And you'll leave one peso
for each of your sins.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Chencha.

What can I do for you?

Good morning, Father.

Juan Vargas, at your service.

I'm the new mayor.

I heard about you.

I wanted to stop by your office,

but I have been very busy.

How can I help you?

I'm having a lot of problems, Father.

-Spiritual problems?
-I wish!

I have a dead body out there.
I was just over at Mrs. Lupe's.

-She told me to come see you.
-Not here!

Let's go outside.

My son,

how much do you think

a Packard like this might cost?

I really don't know, Father,

but what should we do with the dead body?
It's starting to stink.

That's the City Hall's problem.

I gave him my blessing, my job is done.

And the brothel, Father?

I spoke with Mrs. Lupe and she told me
that you gave her a permit.

Oh, Mrs. Lupe.

Did you work things out with her?

-How so?
-You know.

Did you settle on an arrangement?

What do you mean? I'm not one of those.

Don't give me that!

-I swear, Father.
-Do not swear in vain!

Do you think I could be a pastor
if I didn't know my flock?

Well, Mrs. Lupe did offer me something,

but that's not why
I came to San Pedro de los Saguaros.

You should have taken the money.

San Pedro needs many things,

and Mrs. Lupe makes
a significant social contribution.

It's five pesos for the holy oils.

Okay.

Thank you, Father.

This mayor business
is very complicated, Pek.

I never thought it would be so hard.

It was just a bad day, sir.

Don't give up.

You just need to fix problems
one at a time.

You know what, Pek?

Before I came down here,

I listened to a speech by the president,
and it gave me some useful ideas.

Let's see what you think.

First,

we need to fix that school.

Then, pave the roads,
set up a draining system.

People just defecate--

If I may, sir.

Wait, Pek, if I lose my train of thought,
I forget where I was going.

Then, something big,

something people can remember us for.

A dam,

or a road
that connects San Pedro de los Saguaros

with Mexico City.

What do you think?

Great ideas, sir.

There is just one problem.

What's that?

Seven pesos.

That's what is left of our budget.

The previous mayor

spent it all.

And we haven't received
any more money since.

I thought they would give you some.

I'm not even hungry.

That won't fix anything, Juan.

We need to come up with something.

You can't go back to the dump.

Well, I can't do much without money.

Early tomorrow morning,

go see Mr. López.

Tell him the situation,
and that you need a bigger budget.

He was very clear
about not wanting problems.

He didn't tell you what a…

what kind of town he was sending us to.

Just go see him.

Play the martyr.

Give him a gift. That always works.

I know exactly what to give him.

To wind up,
President Miguel Alemán

declared before representatives
of the working and farming sectors

that the latest devaluation
has been painful, yet necessary.

And he ratified that,
by facing up to our problems,

a promising future awaits for us all.

Clearly, some people
know what they are doing.

On the other hand,

how am I supposed to tell Mr. López
that I couldn't handle the job?

Maybe I'm digging my own grave.

I wish I were you,

just eating and sleeping,
sleeping and eating.

Eating and sleeping, what a life!

-What?
-What's up with your car?

Oh, the piece of junk broke down.

Let me see if I can help.

Get in.

Start the engine.

Stop.

I think your engine is busted.

You don't say, mister.

I could probably fix it,

but it's going to cost you.

Go ahead. I'll pay whatever it costs.

Again, but carefully this time.

An expert can sure fix things quickly.

How about it?

How much do I owe you?

Well, for being a Mexican friend,

just a hundred dollars.

A hundred dollars?

Damn.

I don't have that much with me.

This is all I have.

And the pig?

No! That's for my boss.

Then, I'll take that.

But I'd have nothing left, blondie.

Look, I know what we can do.

Go to San Juan de los Camotes

and wait for me there.

I'm the mayor, look.

Emilio Gabriel Fernández Figueroa,
at your service.

We'll pay you there.

-What?
-Of course, my friend.

Don't worry, blondie.

Mexicans always keep our word.

You'll get your compensation.

-Thank you!
-Okay.

Have a nice day!

Fucking gringo! They're all the same.

He wanted to take us for a ride.

Try to fuck a Mexican
and he'll fuck you first.

What is this, Vargas?

A memento from San Pedro de los Saguaros.

Get that disgusting thing out of here!

What's going on?

Well, sir…
I don't even know where to start.

I was wondering whether

I could have a bigger budget.

No, silly Vargas. No.

The elections are right around the corner,
so all of our budget

is going to the party
to avoid last minute surprises.

I will give you anything you need,
except that.

It's not the right time.

Well, since you are being so generous,

I was wondering if I could change towns.

Jeez!

You turned out to be really something.

No way!

Here we follow Herod's Law:
fuck them first or you'll get fucked.

The thing is that we're out of budget,

and a lot of things need to get done.

If everyone did what you're doing,

there would never be enough money.

If it's over, it's over. Figure it out.

To be honest, sir,

I wanted to do everything you said,

about modernity and social justice.

But the truth is that I can't do much
under the circumstances, sir.

I'm going to help you. Sit down.

MEXICO'S LAWS, ACTS AND CODES

There you go.

A compendium of all
the federal and state legislation.

-Do I have to read it all?
-No, silly Vargas.

It's for your budget.

Use it well,

and you'll see how everybody chips in.

Add up fines, taxes, and licenses.

If you use the laws in your favor,
that's all you need.

Keep in mind that, in this country,

if you don't cheat, you'll see defeat.

But they're going to hate me.

People in San Pedro have no respect
for authorities already.

Authorities?

I'll show you what authority is.

Get up.

Okay?

Hit me.

No, sir.

Come on, man. I mean it.

Hit me right here.

Get over here, silly Vargas.

Come here.

Do you get it now?

Look, I'm your boss, your superior.

Do you understand?

If you break the law,
you face the authorities.

And they'll punish you.
Here, I'm the authority.

Get it?

It's just that people
in San Pedro are barbarians, sir.

Did you know
they beheaded the previous mayor?

Beheaded?

A solution.

There you go.

Come on, man. Take it!

If anyone comes at you with a machete,

you draw your pistol,

and see if anyone messes with you.

Put it away, man.

Put it away. Keep it safe.

Don't go around killing people.

And remember
that everything this book says

related to the executive, the legislature,
or the judiciary,

that's you.

The highest official

in San Pedro of whatever it's called.

De los Saguaros.

"San Pedro de los Saguados," okay?

And put away that pistol!

-Thank you, sir.
-There you go.

Now take that book and pistol,

and do your job, be in charge.

Thank you.

-Excuse me, sir.
-Of course.

Gloria!

Honey, I'm back.

How did it go, honey?

Very well.

Are they sending us to another town?

No…

Did you get a bigger budget?

No, sweetheart. Look.

What's that for?

Mr. López gave it to me.

Juan, I don't want you
to get in any more trouble.

On the contrary, honey.

This is going to solve things.

I know what to do.

I'll start studying the laws,
and learn to shoot this pistol.

Okay, but leave it now.
It makes me nervous.

My gun makes you nervous?

"Violation of municipal rules include

moral misconduct,

prostitution,

in… cite… ment… to prostitution,

and white slave trade."

Honey?

Do you know what "incititement" means?

I don't know. Let me sleep.

-Where did you think you were going?
-Ouch, Mrs. Lupe!

"Mrs. Lupe" my ass.

I couldn't fucking find you.

Can you stop trying to run away?

What do you think you're doing?

I looked away just for a minute.

You thought you would just take off?

What were you thinking?

I have to keep an eye on you at all times!

-Let go of me!
-Do you think I'm stupid?

Stay in there, you tramp!

Ungrateful whores!

Nobody ever feeds the pigs.

-Come here. At least you're grateful.
-Good morning, Mrs. Lupe.

Good morning.

What do you want now, you bastard?

With all due respect,

I have a warrant to close this place.

According to the penal code,
you are violating several laws.

Selling alcoholic beverages
without a permit,

participating in aggravated manslaughter,

abduction and kidnapping,

"incititement" to prostitution,

sexual abuse, corruption of minors,

threats,

violating the burial laws,

white slave trade,

and beating up your employees.

Well, this is my property, isn't it, sir?

So, I get to beat people
whenever and however I please.

-How about that?
-Look, Mrs. Lupe.

You can read the laws--

I don't give a damn
about your goddamn laws!

-Get out!
-Come on, Mrs. Lupe.

I demand more respect.
I represent this country's authorities.

You don't get it, do you, you asshole?

-Mrs. Lupe, please.
-You don't get it.

Please, Mrs. Lupe.

I just want to have a civil conversation.

Look.

-Who do you think you're scaring?
-Wait, Mrs. Lupe.

-You need balls to use this gun, man!
-Mrs. Lupe, please.

Goddamn coward!

Come back here, you rascal!

Come back! You scoundrel!

You goddamn asshole!

Is everything alright, sir?

If anybody asks, tell them I'm out.

Better yet, say I don't work here anymore!

Are you sure it was her leg?

I think so, honey. Let's get out of here.

No way.

Isn't that what your boss told you to do?

Sort of.

You are in charge, honey.

They have to respect you.

But that woman…

Here, grab this.

Go back to work.

Is your damn boss around?

It's Mrs. Lupe.

Let her in.

Good morning, Mrs. Lupe.

Come on in.

How have you been?

Pek, leave us alone, please.

You too, go.

Go fly a kite.

Please, madam.

Fucking foot.

You look great.

I owe you an apology.

Quit screwing around, Vargas,
and let's get to it.

How much do you want to let me do my job?

No, Mrs. Lupe.

We must follow the law.

Just look the other way, okay? Here.

But your business is violating
many regulations, Mrs. Lupe.

You're the only one who knows that.
You and your big book.

Who else?

Promise me nobody will know, Mrs. Lupe.
Please, promise.

Nobody can find out about this crap.

We're finally reaching an understanding.

What?

You turned out to be really something.

Allow me to help you, Mrs. Lupe.

I don't need any fucking help.

And to prove we're on good terms,
stop by the brothel.

I'll have a girl ready for you.
On the house.

Thanks, Mrs. Lupe.
I'll come by and visit.

You nosy whores.
Just look at these nosy tramps,

listening to other people's business!
If only you worked as hard as you snoop!

Good afternoon.

WIMEN, MINORS, OFFICERS,
ANIMALS AND INDIANS NOT ALLOWD

Fifty?

Where am I supposed I get them?

This doesn't pay that much.

How much do you have to offer?

Well,

around 20, and occasionally.

Alright.

We'll discuss your taxes later.

Thank you.

The sign by the door isn't very clear.

It's confusing.

Take it down.

Look at that.

Alright, Pek.

File a report on that jerk.

What for, sir?

Give me a second.

Where was it?

Just lock him in. We can check later.

And don't let him go
unless he pays a five-peso fine.

No! Make it six.

Juan, come to bed.

What is all that?

Where did you get all that money?

It's not mine. Please don't think it is.

It comes from contributions,
taxes, and fines.

That's not what people in town are saying.

Especially Dr. Morales.

He's spreading the rumor
you are the worst and…

You have to be careful, honey.

Vile old man!
He'll ruin everything for me.

I have to convince him that all this

is in the whole town's best interest.

I've got it.

What if we organize a dinner party

and invite all the most relevant people
in San Pedro?

After all, we can afford it.

That's what politicians do, right?

Okay.

Whatever you want, honey.

Coming.

Good evening, pal.

I've been looking all over for you.

I'm here for my pay.

Hi there, Sam.

My name isn't Sam, it's Robert.

Robert Smith. Nice to meet you, madam.

What's wrong, Juan?

Gloria, this is my friend Robert.
He practically saved my life.

Hey, I'm here for my money.

Remember you owe me, right?

I'd like you to pay me now.

It's getting late
and I don't want to drive at night.

No, of course not.
You should spend the night here.

Gloria, fix us some supper.

We don't want him to think Mexicans
are bad hosts.

Fine, I'll stay the night.

And the money?

Look, my friend, Mexico is going through
some financial issues.

Let's talk about it tomorrow.
Go get your stuff.

Where is he going to stay?

Look, blondie,
I have a good proposal for you.

Help me, and I'll pay you back every dime,
with interest, even.

Let's hear it.

My engineer friend,
help me modernize this town.

These people are loaded with cash!

Alright, Vargas.
But I want my part upfront, okay?

Instead of 100 dollars,

I can guarantee you'll get 1000 or more.

Perhaps, but I want half of what you get.

Damn.

I'll give you 20%.

It's 50% or nothing, man.

Okay then, blondie.

You know what they say:
Mexicans always keep our word.

I OWE MR. ROBERT SMITH
THE AMOUNT OF 100 PESOS…

There you go, you distrustful blondie!

Did you include the part
about the interest?

Yes, man. It's all there.

Good.

Okay, pal.

To our partnership!

What?

Partners! Cheers!

Cheers, partner.

I'll let him know.
Thank you for bringing it up.

Thank you.

-Tell me, Mr. Gringo.
-Yes?

Is it true that your people
are still upset

about the oil expropriation?

Well, yes, a little.

But they know
that we'll get this all back eventually,

and even more.

What did he say, doc?

That, in the United States,
they think this is a dictatorship.

-And I agree with him.
-The perfect dictatorship.

No, excuse me.

That's why we had a revolution.

In this country,
we respect the right to vote.

It's not our fault
people always vote for our party.

If this were a true democracy,

the president would wear a cassock.

Don't even say it, doc.
Or Rev. Pérez might become governor.

God willing.

God willing.

You've been around for a while, Pek.

What do you think?

Well, the revolution did change things.

But we didn't mean to benefit
a handful of politicians.

Sadly, the poorest among us

are as bad as ever.

Yes, Pek. You are right.

Luckily, the revolution

set the foundations for our institutions!

Our country's outlook
has never been brighter!

Please, sir,

what outlook?

The government is run
by a small group of crooks,

and your boss is the worst of them all.

The revolution's golden boy.

You are a good example

of the scoundrels who are running things.

Or have you actually done anything
besides extort everyone you can?

Please, do tell us,

what have you done
for the development of San Pedro?

Doctor, may I have your glass?

No, honey. Sit down.

Ladies,

gentlemen,

that's why I gathered you here.

As you know,

I went up to the capital city
a few days ago

to meet
with the secretary to the government,

and tell him the hardships
our town is facing.

And I would like you to know

that…

we are finally going to modernize
San Pedro de los Saguaros!

We are going to fulfill

the promises made by our president,
Mr. Miguel Alemán!

And how will you fulfill them?

I have been instructed

to immediately start
working on a project…

to bring electricity to San Pedro.

And with us,
coming from the United States,

is engineer Robert Smith.

Great! Electricity!

And that's not all.

Once it is in place,

the very president, Mr. Alemán himself,

will come to the inauguration.

Cheers!

How thrilling! Why didn't you tell me?

Sit down, honey.

Cheers!

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

Hey, sweetheart.

Didn't you go too far?

With what?

What you told them,

about the electricity, and the president.

No, honey. I spoke
with the secretary to the government.

It's all true.

Tell them to pull harder, Mr. "Peks."

You see, doctor.

My party always delivers.

First,

you should have closed the brothel.

In due time.

First things first.

And the first thing, my fellow citizens,

is progress!

The future of our people!

There's your major work!

Fucking gringo.

Sorry, mister mayor.
It was the Indians' fault.

This would have never happened
with American workers.

Come on, help.

One more time.

-Pull!
-Pull!

Hello, Mrs. Lupe.

Do you know what day it is?

Where's Esmeralda?

Damn, you rascal!

Where does he get the damn nerve?

I caught you red-handed.

You can't afford to pay taxes,
but you can afford this?

Come on, hand it over.

Right back at you, you bastard!

-Come on.
-What?

Hey, bastard, but…

now who the hell is going to pay me?

Watch your mouth, Mrs. Lupe.

Let's not get things mixed up.

I'm here for the contributions.

Which ones?
Or are you missing the point, you jerk?

Since you got here, I have no clients.

Do whatever you want. I can't pay you.

In that case, Mrs. Lupe,

perhaps we can reach an agreement.

I'm in a romantic mood today.

-Well, let's go.
-Come on, Mrs. Lupe!

Fucking bastard.

You have no idea
how much people have changed.

All they talk about
is the president coming.

What do they say?

They are very excited
about the electricity.

Everybody thinks well of you, honey.

They say you are the first mayor
who finally keeps his word.

I have to tell you, I'm excited myself.

Juan,

I'm preparing a surprise for you
to make an impression on the president.

What is it, honey?

No! I told you, it's a surprise.

I'll show you once it's ready.

Oh, Juan.

If you keep this up,
not only will you become a representative,

you'll get much further.

And I have a gift for you too.

Honey, could I get it tomorrow?

I've had such a long day, honey.

Wait…

Honey, I'm…

Okay.

Give me a second.

Like I was saying, Father,

not only is he corrupt,

he is also lazy.

I'm sure this is all a lie.

Excuse me, doctor.
What are you talking about?

I know you're doing business
with Mrs. Lupe

and I want to warn you

we are willing to do whatever it takes

to get you fired.

Pardon me, doctor, but the law says I--

The law!

Your enforcement of the law is a hoax!

You only use it
to strip people of their money.

Tell him what we found out.

I don't want to pry into your business,

but Dr. Morales
has been talking to the Indians.

Some of them have complained about you.

Pardon me, Father,
but I just do what the book says.

Do you think I make these rules up?

Well, you've been warned.

Either things change,
or you'll be hearing from me again!

This doctor never likes anything.

That's what the opposition does,

they just criticize everything.

Listen,

just a word of advice.

Be very careful,

and don't show off your gun.

Put it away!

I swear you're reading into it.

Do not swear in vain.

I can help you with Dr. Morales,

but you have to help me in return.

At your service, Father.
I would appreciate it.

You know?

I've been thinking about getting a car.

Really? A car?

Don't worry.

I already saved some money.

I'm thinking something modest.

An old Ford,

or a Packard just like yours.

It is pretty good, isn't it?

There you go, Father.

Oh, my son.

That's not even enough for a wheel.

There you go.

Those who repent

will go to Heaven.

Help me buy a car,

and I guarantee
that you won't have any more problems.

God bless you, my son.

Good luck, Father.

Damn priest.

Good morning, Mrs. Lupe.

And what's good about it?

Get me my money

while I have a brief encounter
with Perlita.

We're through with this, asshole!

Come on, Mrs. Lupe.

Don't you get it, you bastard? Pancho!

-Fuck!
-Pancho!

This is the minikin I told you about.

-Hi, buddy.
-Show him who is in charge now.

Throw him to the pigs!

-Mrs. Lupe!
-To the pigs!

Come on, Mrs. Lupe.

Grunt like a pig.

I am the local authority.

My ass!

Grunt like a pig!

Beat him up.

Honey! What happened?

I fell.

-What's that?
-You smell like a pig.

You're the darn pig!

What's that?

Nice, isn't it? Bobby got it.

Remember, today is Thursday.

You promised
you'd have some money for me.

You mess with me at a time like this?
You damn gringo.

Leave him alone, Bobby.

Look at him, poor thing.

In fact, to get you in a better mood,

I'm going to show you the surprise I made

for the president.

Surprise.

Do you like it?

It looks great, honey.

Bobby helped me.

I'm glad you like it, honey.

Let me show you how we dance in America.

That tramp is very smart,
and I think she's screwing me.

And you don't see them coming,

they just do whatever they want.

Take care of that, please.

Because I've seen you--

Vargas.

You're not planning on killing me too,
are you, you bastard?

No, please, don't!

Here, I'll give you everything I have.

Look.

And there's more money in the house.

Put it down! You're not great with it.

Please, don't kill me!

I have two things to tell you, Mrs. Lupe.

A good one, and a bad one.

The good one is that
those who repent will go to Heaven.

And the bad one?

That you are about to face Herod's Law.

Let's see.

Take that, you old witch.

This one goes for not respecting me.

This one goes for not respecting
our national institutions.

And this one goes for…

for being rude and nasty.

Juan!

Wake up, Juan!

What? What is it?

What is it, honey?

I've been trying to wake you up all day.

Where were you last night?

Well,

I couldn't sleep.

I went to take care of some business.

Don't give me that, Juan.

I know everything.

What do you know?

That you spend all day over at the brothel
with Mrs. Lupe's whores.

One of these days,
you're going to catch something from them.

Honey, how could you say that?

Well…

Honorable Congress of the Union,

fellow representatives,

citizens,

fellow countrymen.

I thank my party for this honor.

My party.

My party.

Gloria!

Gloria, have you seen my IRP pin?

No, "joney."

Maybe one of your girlfriends has it.

…is a cabrón.

No, not cabrón.

My party.

My party.

My party!

My pin.

My pin.

What's this all about, Pek?

Some peasants found them.

I went out looking for you.

They're dead, Pek!
Where did they find them?

At the deep ravine.

What else? Give me something!

This morning, some peasants
took their animals out grazing

and they bumped into them.

I think it was a robbery, sir,

because they had nothing of value on them.

-This is very odd, Pek.
-Yes.

Go take the peasants' statements.

See if they know anything else.

Yes, sir.

Damn Mrs. Lupe!

I can't get rid of you
even when you're dead.

Rest in peace.

Thank you for coming, Father.

Is this what salvation is worth to you?

Well, Mrs. Lupe didn't leave us anything.

They even stole her shoes.

Goodbye, sir.

Don't worry, Father. I'll take care of it.

Goodbye, my children.

God bless you all.

Girls,

you know how sorry I am.

Mrs. Lupe was like

a sister to me.

Always so cheerful and kind.

But the Grim Reaper comes
when you least expect it.

Thank you for coming, sir.

You can count on me for anything you need.

By the way,

when are we going back in business?

Dolls.

You see, Mrs. Lupe.

You never know who will profit
from your hard work.

Hi there.

What happened, sir?

What do you know
about Mrs. Lupe's murder?

We're on it.

There are several suspects.

Apparently, it was a crime of passion.

A crime of passion?

-And the robbery?
-To set us on the wrong track.

But I'm not here to talk about that.

I need you to do me a favor.

-I already paid this month.
-No, that's not what this is about.

I'm here to do business.

I need Mrs. Lupe's girls to get to work,

and I thought we could be partners.

No, sir.

Prostitution is not my field.

I assure you we could make a fortune.

No, sir.

Alright then.

Cheers.

Check it out!

That's my boss.

I bet you he makes governor!

Things aren't looking so bright for him.

Terrazas is related to President Alemán.

He has a vast support base,

and most labor unions are backing him.

He's not going to beat my boss.
The bastard is good.

And if he wins,
I'm headed to the top with him.

Cheers!

Pek, we're on a roll.

Somebody did us a huge favor
by taking Mrs. Lupe out of the way.

And, on top of that,

our boss stands a good chance
of being governor.

Our rainy days will be over soon.

Good afternoon, doctor.

I suppose you're happy.

You were the only one
who wanted Mrs. Lupe to go away.

And, to be honest,
I don't think she's coming back.

Are you suggesting
I was involved in her murder?

You are the only person in town
who had something against her, aren't you?

That is defamation!

You cynic! You scoundrel!

Calm down, doctor. Take it easy.

I'm sure you killed her.

But you will regret it, sir.

You will regret it!

This is it!

I don't think that's a good idea, sir.

Hardly anyone can read around here.

Well, Pek, It's better than nothing.

…Mrs. Lupe.

-Fifty pesos.
-What are you talking about?

-He's asking about the sign.
-Didn't I tell you?

Come here.

How could you possibly imply

that the doctor may have killed her?

Screw the old man!
He's going to get me fired.

Just as López makes it to governor.

Oh, Juan.

We have to do something.

For now, just let him calm down.

But early tomorrow morning,
go and apologize to him.

Humiliate yourself if you have to.

Who knows what that jerk is capable of?

Make something up. Tell him…

Tell him you already have a suspect.

Hi, dear. Isn't your boss around?

-Good morning, Rosita.
-Good morning.

Sorry to stop by so early.

I must speak urgently with your husband.

Chencha, go get some firewood.

Don't just stand there, go.

Come on in, sir.

Please, make yourself at home.

Thank you.

Pardon my clothes, sir.

Rosita, is your husband home?

No, he's not here.

Do you know where he went?

He was very upset.

He couldn't sleep a wink last night.

He got up very early,
and went to the capital city.

He went to see your bosses,
to complain about you.

-Rosita, it's just a misunderstanding.
-Is it?

I came to tell him we have a suspect…

You don't say.

-I'll be on my way, madam.
-No, sir.

You're staying right here.

I'll help you relax.

That's enough, my child.

You may leave.

Yes, what do you need?

I need your help urgently, Father.

I'm about to lose my job,
and you're about to lose your car.

-Why?
-Goddamn Dr. Morales.

We argued,
so he went over to see my bosses.

He's probably trying to slander me.

If I can't find a way to stop him,
we're both screwed.

Forgive him, my Lord.

Help me, Father. What can we do?

J, K, L, M.

M, Martínez, Morales!

Doctor.

Here's what I have on his wife,
but that's well known.

Here it is.

This is going to cost you,

but this will crush him.

What is it, Father?

I'm sure you remember
that girl who works with them.

Right?

"And it wasn't just once,
but several times,

that in the middle of the night,

Doctor Morales
slammed the door of my room open

to sexually abuse me."

Add the child's information,

and you and the gringo
sign as witnesses.

Pardon me, sir, but don't you think
it's a bit exaggerated?

That's not exactly what she said.

Isn't that what happened?

Pek, we can't allow
a degenerate like that to walk free!

We must be ruthless!

Now I'm positive that the doctor
was involved in the murder of Mrs. Lupe.

My husband is right, Pek.

We can't leave this poor girl

at the mercy of that disgusting old man.

I think Chencha should stay with us, Juan.

She can help me around the house.

No.

I know who can take care of her the best.

I'm sorry, doctor,

Mr. López
won't be able to see you today either.

But I've been waiting all day.

I really need to speak with him.

I have something
very important to tell him.

I will make sure he gets the message.

You are welcome to come back tomorrow
and see if he's available then.

Fucking NAP bastards.

What does that jerk want?

The usual. Vargas, the guy in San Pedro,

is making a ton of money.

Nobody knows how he did it,

but he's made a fortune
in that shitty town.

Same old, same old.

Sir…

just go. I can stay here just in case.

No.

I'm not going anywhere.

Don't ask me why, Ramírez,
but I feel today is the day.

Sir, you haven't eaten or slept
in three days.

I think--

Yes?

At your service, my General.

Are you sure?

My General, it's just that--

Of course, don't worry.

I am a man of the party,

I know the rules.

Thank you for calling.

Goddamn party!

What happened, sir?

They announced Terrazas as the candidate
in the capital.

We're done!

Don't you think that,
if Doctor Morales weren't an outlaw,

he would live in a better town?

No, sir.

Do you really believe the story
about the girls?

I'm telling you,
six girls spoke up already!

He seemed so honest and polite,

I would have never thought he could be a--

-All these NAP bastards are hypocrites!
-Sir!

Excuse me for interrupting,

but we got one of the suspects.

What?

Go on, confess, Filemón.

I swear on my dear mother,
I didn't do anything, boss.

I swear somebody planted the shoes on me!

Don't include that, Pek.

I think you need something
to help your memory.

Let's see, Pek.

Go in there and get a bottle.

Confess, Filemón,
and I'll give you some money.

Just confess, man.

Yes!

I did it!

What happened, sir?

Nothing.

What's going on, Juan?

Nothing, honey. Go back inside.

Write that down. He confessed.

"Thursday morning,

around 7:00 a.m.,

Doctor Morales called him over

and offered him…

twenty pesos?

and a bottle of liquor

in exchange for a simple task."

Goddamn bastards!

They want to send me to Bolivia,
as the ambassador.

Me! One of the party's founders!

That's how these bastards pay me back.

They want me out of the way

so they can do their dirty deals
without giving us a cut.

Well, what are we going to do?

We can't just let them get away with it.

-Right, my General?
-Of course not, López.

We're going to start a new party.

The Party of the True Revolution.

We'll see what those snobbish scoundrels
have to say about that.

And I swear,

I swear, in the next elections
in six years, I will fuck them up!

And I will become president.

Well, that seems like a long time away.

What are we going to do in the meantime?

Scare them a bit, López.

Fix it the way we used to back in my days.

Come on, Filemón!

Loosen up, man.

I know what you're worried about.
Look what I brought you.

Yeah!

Silly me, let's see.

There you go.

Boss,

I swear to God, I didn't do anything.

You know better than I do
where those shoes came from.

I found your pin next to the bodies.

Listen.

Let me go and nobody will find out,
I swear, boss!

Listen, one of my buddies
works in the prison.

I'll tell him you're my friend,
make sure he takes good care of you.

How about that?

Come on.

Damn it, Filemón.

You seem to be a really nice guy.

I need to piss. How about you?

Come on, Filemón.

I'm not helping you in that department,
Filemón.

Come on.

You seem to be a really nice guy, Filemón.

Goddamn it, Filemón,

look what you made me do.

Listen here, Shark.

Do not let me down.

It has to be right as Terrazas
gets out of the car.

That's when you approach him
and pull the trigger.

If you get caught, say it was an accident.

Once I'm in power,
I'll get you out of prison

and make you filthy rich!

Shark…

You know what to do.

I'm counting on you.

Get to work, come on.

Have you thought this through, sir?

With all due respect, it sounds too risky.

Shooting a candidate in broad daylight--

There is no other way, Ramírez.
There's no going back now.

No, not that one, Negro.
Play the other one again.

Fucking Filemón.

Let me ask you something, Perlita.

If you had a client
who is kind of an asshole

and he asked you to give him head,

would you do it?

Do you know what I mean by "give head"?

Sometimes we have to do things
that we don't like doing.

That's the thing about Herod's Law.

Where are the girls?

Girls!

How has Chencha been doing?

Have you thought about it?

You get to keep 5%
of everything you make.

A hell of a deal!

We don't know, sir.

Listen, my queens.

I don't think
you can run the business yourselves.

I have the right man for the job.

And now that my boss will become governor…

Goddamn it, Filemón!

I miss you already, you bastard.

I didn't mean to.

Play it again, Negro.

Negro!

Girls?

Girls!

Girls!

I thought you wouldn't be back
until tomorrow, sir.

How did it go?

Fine, Pek.

Any news about the doctor?

He hasn't returned yet.

But there are more complaints against him.

-Would you like to see them?
-Another time, I'm not in the mood.

You fucking bitch.

No, honey.

It's not what it looks like, honey.

-No!
-It's not?

Don't speak to me in English,
motherfucker.

The external debt is over,
you goddamn gringo.

You go, Bobby. Leave before he wakes up.

I want to explain what happened, honey.

It's not what you think.

The gringo made me do it.
He said you owed him.

It was awful, honey.

He demanded we paid him.

I told him we didn't have the money.

And he got very violent.

He ripped off my dress…

It was just awful, honey.

Poor baby.

I understand, baby.

These fucking gringos are full of it.

But you… You are

a goddamn whore.

-No!
-You're always fucking things up.

-No!
-You bitch!

No!

-Come here, you tramp!
-No!

Get over here!

Now you'll see, you fucking bitch!

Juan.

Juan!

I'm making sure that fucking gringo
didn't steal anything.

I said I was sorry, Juan.

You were always over at the brothel,
and I never said anything about it.

You can't keep me tied up here like a dog.

Do not even mention
those double-crossing whores.

And shut up about dogs.
At least they are loyal.

Sir!

Sir!

Sir, things are really falling apart!

Take it easy, Pek.

What's going on?

Doctor Morales just got back,

and some peasants want to lynch him.

Sir.

Yes, old man?

Juan.

Juan!

Take them away, Pek.

Tell them to go home.

I'll take care of it.

…Mr. Vargas.

Mr. Vargas…

Open up, doctor!

Mr. Vargas.

-Have they left?
-Yes, they're gone.

-It's just that--
-Step aside.

Doctor, you should leave town,
for your own sake.

But why?

We know you were the mastermind
behind Mrs. Lupe's murder.

We have all the evidence
and a signed confession.

That's a lie, a slur!

Who dare accuse me? It's--

You've also been accused
of corruption of minors

and rape.

Your maid told us all about it.

My little girl?

-Chencha?
-It can't be.

Doctor, you're looking at 40 years or so.

But, because I'm in a generous mood,

I'll give you until sunrise to leave town.

Or else you'll face the music.

Where were we?

"In every criminal trial…"

Useless.

Put this down, Pek.

"Article…"

Whatever number it is.

"Considering

that certain recent events

have deeply affected
the municipal proceeds,

as of today,

October 9, 1949,

with no exception,

every resident
of San Pedro de los Saguaros

shall pay an additional tax

for land ownership,

as well as cows,

pigs, donkeys, turkeys, hens,

or any other known

or unknown animal."

My goodness, sir.

People already face hardship.

It doesn't seem fair
to make them bear such a load.

Come on, Pek.

You're overreacting!
After all, I'm doing it for the people.

Once I'm governor,

and you are municipal president,
you can do whatever you want.

And stop distracting me.
I was feeling inspired.

As I was saying,

"As of today,

the term of mandate
for municipal presidents will extend

from six years

to 12 years…"

No.

"…to 20 years,

with the possibility of reelection
for up to four consecutive terms."

You never know.

Two hens…

Let me see.

-What?
-…after the harvest.

What?

He has nothing left.

Perhaps he can pay you after the harvest.

No.

Tell him I'm sorry, Pek.

We can't hold back progress
for a few people who can't afford it.

That's too bad. Lock him up. Next!

Look, Mr. Vargas.

You can fire me if you want,

but I'm not going to help you
go on screwing people.

You are the worst municipal president
we've ever had!

What did you say, Pek?

Do not disrespect me
in front of all these people.

Sorry, sir.

"Sorry" my ass. Let's go have a chat.

Wait here.

Goddamn town.

And to think I wanted to make you
municipal president, you bastard!

Open up!

Go on.

Fucking old rebel!

Fucking spiteful Indians!

All you're doing
is getting in the way of social progress.

No way, brother. It was your own fault.

I swear, I don't have any more money, sir.

I offered you a partnership.
You turned it down.

As soon as you get the money,
I'll give you back your license.

That's what you get
for thinking about politics all the time.

You got lazy.

Look.

Bullets are flying again.

Damn it!

I guess you forgot to mention
my boss lost the election.

If the candidate dies,
then he still has a chance.

If you ask me,

it was López who tried to have him killed.

You crazy bastard.

That's not how we do things in my party.

You never know.

Though everything is fair in politics,
right, sir?

Be careful.

See you around.

Good luck, brother.

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AGAINST CANDIDATE!

"After the attack took place,

police officers
came to the rescue of candidate Terrazas."

"Once at the hospital…"

"The agencies…"

IPR UNDER SUSPICION.

My boss.

No…

Remember the Lord's words, my son.

You must forgive your wife.

Only forgiveness

brings peace to the soul.

You and your opinions!

What do you know about women?
They're all whores.

If you want to keep her chained up,
go ahead.

But forgive her.

You know
three more families left town, right?

Yes, man. Don't worry.

How could I not?

You're a monster.

I'm not that bad, Father.

Don't give me that.
You have never been better off.

Although, on second thought,

maybe you should worry.

If anything happens to me,
you're coming down with me.

I can always repent
and go to Heaven anyway, right?

See you around, Father.

Juan.

You can't keep me like this forever.

You're right, honey.

Fix me something to eat.

Look!

This could all have been yours!

What is it this time?

You want to poison me,
don't you, you whore?

No!

You are out of your fucking mind!

Do not disrespect me, you tramp!

There, you cheap whore.

Careful.
Don't try anything funny, you whore.

Stay there! Stay right there!

-I didn't do anything!
-What's wrong, Vargas?

It's you, Shark, my friend.

"My friend"…

Mr. López would like a word with you.

Come on, we don't have much time.

-Move it!
-Take care of the animals.

Yes, Mr. López.

I think that Mr. Vargas is mentally ill.

He was mistreating the peasants.

I found him, boss.

-The moment he saw me, he tried to scram.
-Sir!

To what do I owe the honor? How nice!

What the hell is going on, Vargas?

This man tells me
you've been up to all kinds of insanities!

What has Pek told you?

-About the doctor? About Mrs. Lupe?
-Don't play the fool with me, Vargas!

Look at the way you keep this place.

Some doctor came over to the capital city.

He told me
you've been doing dirty business

in the name of the municipal presidency.

I want the goddamn truth.

Sir.

-Sir, it's time to go.
-Take it easy, Shark.

Relax, we have time.

I want to know
what Vargas has to say.

-Let's hear it.
-Well, sir.

Where should I start?

When I got to San Pedro…

I really wanted to fulfill the vision

and the promises of our president.

All that about modernity
and social justice.

But I felt terrible.
Things were in very bad shape.

They don't even speak Spanish!

Pek here had to translate for me.

The priest and this lady
were doing some business,

and they weren't paying taxes!

That's when I realized

the laws we have were of no use here.

So I changed them.

I can't believe it, Vargas.

Did you really modify the Constitution?

You are really something!

"And if the people so desire,

a mayor can stay in office

up to 20 years,

with the possibility
of up to four consecutive reelections."

You son of a…

Not even Porfirio Díaz
dared do something like that!

And here I was, thinking
this fucking town was worthless.

So, how much did you make?

Hand it all over.

That's most of it, sir.

After everything I've heard,

you must have made
at least 100 times more!

Do not mess with me! Where is it?

I don't have it with me, sir.

Are you telling me
it's in the bank of San Pedro?

Go on! Spit it out!

It's inside, in the house.

Well, go get it!

-Come on!
-Let's go.

Hurry, Shark.
The other bastards are on their way.

Gloria!

Gloria!

Gloria.

Honey.

"Darlin',
I'm off to the 'Estates' with Bobby."

"See you…

in hell."

Goddamn whore!

What's going on, Vargas?

-Shark!
-What's going on?

She is a tramp, isn't she?

So, Pek? Did you find anything?

No, sir.

Keep fucking looking.

I don't know where he hid them.

What's wrong, Vargas?

Hand it over.

They took every last cent.

Do I look like an idiot to you?

I mean it, sir.

They took it all. I'm dead broke.

Look.

-What's this all about?
-I had a fortune.

But a damn gringo
and that whore wife of mine,

they took all of it.

Look, you--

Careful, Vargas.

Careful.

We were being followed.
They'll be here any minute.

Shark!

-There is no more Shark.
-Easy, Vargas.

Just put that down,

or else…

Don't you dare…

Damn it, Vargas.

You goddamn clown!

Sorry, sir.

It's either you or me.

I was doing alright,
but you had to get in my way,

and go on about being in charge.

That there's only one true authority,
that Herod's Law says…

For your blessed wife…

Do you think it's funny, you bastard?

Do you think it's funny?

Pek.

Herod's Law.

Everything is fucked up.

Women

are all whores.

Cows

are all mad.

Gringos

are all greedy motherfuckers.

And you and your advice!

Look! Look where it got you!

This country is doomed!

It's doomed, sir. Don't you agree?

Don't you?

Answer me, you bastard!

Answer me!

Goddamn spiteful Indians.

You'll see, motherfuckers!

Get out of the damn way.

What's wrong with you?

You filthy Indians!

You bandits!

This is my town!

Lawbreakers
with no respect for institutions!

Everything I do is for your sake!

You're poor because you want to be,
you scoundrels!

Friends!

…Vargas!

Mr. Vargas!

Citizens!

I didn't do it! It wasn't me, Pek!

Mr. Vargas!

I didn't do it!

I'm sorry!

I'm so sorry, my friends!

I did it all for you!

No!

I didn't do anything!

Hey! Over here!

Help me!

-Where is López?
-I didn't kill him!

Help me!

Excuse me. Do you know how much further
to San Pedro de los Saguaros?

Good afternoon.

Excuse me, do you speak Spanish?

We seem to be lost.

Do you know how much further
to San Pedro de los Saguaros?

This is it.

You must be the new municipal president.

I was expecting you since yesterday.

I'm Carlos Pek, your secretary.

Jesús Canales, nice to meet you.

President Miguel Alemán

and Governor Terrazas sent me

to bring modernity

and social justice.

We're here.

Welcome, madam.

Here?

Hey, Pek.

I have a question.

What happened to the last mayor?

It's just that there are so many stories!

Sir,

you have no idea!

President Miguel Alemán
closed his fifth report

reiterating that,
with unity and fortitude,

the people of Mexico
will overcome every challenge,

and that peace and social justice
are guaranteed in our country.

Recent constraints
are just one more bump in the road…

Hey, man.

We're having issues
with that truck again.

I told you to call me "sir," you bastard.

I'll be there as soon as this is over.

…as young people are demanding.

Honorable Congress of the Union,

I am proud to be
in this precinct of democracy

representing my home state.

Today, more than ever,

us representatives

must follow the mandates
our country demands from us.

We must be wary

and fight tooth and nail
against the enemies of the revolution.

Yes, exactly as I did,

when I impeded
the conspiracy of Mr. López,

the greedy secretary to the government
in my state,

who, in collusion with other lawbreakers,

assaulted against the life
of this honorable man,

recently-elected Governor Terrazas.

Fellow representatives,

I am not ashamed to confess

that I come to the Congress

with blood on my hands.

That I cannot deny.

To beg forgiveness would be hypocritical.

But the blood on my hands

was not a stranger's, or a brother's.

It was the blood of an enemy,

an enemy of those who defend
the ideals of the revolution.

We have overcome one more challenge,

but there are many more to come.

CHAMBER.

Our party's challenge,

for the sake of our country,

is to be in power

and to stay in power forever!

Thank you, my fellow men!