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THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW THEIR HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

Okay, guys, you know what to do.

Everything okay, boss. The coast is clear.

Perfect, Candonga. Thank you very much.

We are on our way. Thank you very much.

Get moving, son. Let's go.

Good evening.

- How are you? - I'm okay.

Guys.

You are crazy, honey.

How can you come this late?

When else could I come, Patico?

How are the kids?

Emilio is quite bored because of the school issue.

- What's wrong? - What's wrong?

Your mother hired a private teacher for him.

You should see how rude he is with her.

I feel sorry for that lady.

You should intervene

and make him respect her.

What do you think I've been doing?

- But he needs a father. - I know that.

What about my girl?

It's very hard, honey.

She keeps asking when she will be able

to hear with her bad ear.

What do I answer her?

You tell her that soon.

Do you think it's good to tell her that knowing she isn't going to hear anymore?

We have to tell her that and wait.

It's so hard, honey.

I know, Patico. Don't get like that.

Listen to me.

This is only temporary, until things calm down, okay?

Let me take care of things

and we are all going to live together again, okay?

I know, but this is hard for me.

Very hard, honey.

You are hiding, and we are surrounded by bodyguards.

What good is all that money when we can't even sleep in our bed?

That job is complicated, guys,

because that man always has six bodyguards

and two patrols full of cops.

Catching that guy while he's rolling will be complicated.

Everybody knows that man.

He is on TV, so we can't catch him on the streets.

That's why we have to get him at the campaign headquarters.

But we don't know how things are inside,

if there are more bodyguards upstairs.

Don't worry, I'll come in and out.

Okay.

Pitufo, I'll give you three different ID cards

with three different names.

You're going to buy three vehicles, okay?

One van and two cars, all in different colors, okay?

Boss, you know I'm the car expert.

Very good.

Titi, you know how it is. We need guns.

- Yes, sir. - Guns and lots of ammo.

I'll get everything we need.

Buitre, you'll go to the ranch and make sure everything is ready.

Perfect.

And what are you going to do while they sweep and I mop, slacker?

- Nothing? - Listen to this guy.

Do you know how we are going to get the man up there?

Do you know how we are going to dress to get inside?

- Not at all. - Do you know why?

Because you are dumb, brother. I am the one who thinks in here.

Good luck, boss.

We will need it.

Focus, okay?

- So what, buddy? - So what, pal?

- All the way. - All the way, brother.

All right then.

Don't get angry about what I'm about to say.

This is the worst coffee I've ever drank, son.

Listen to this guy.

- How do you like the car? - It's good.

Here's the money.

Thank you very much.

- Is this okay? - Yes, it is, sir.

SAYING AND DOING!

ANDRÉS PASTRANA MAYOR 88/90

ANDRÉS PASTRANA MAYOR OF BOGOTÁ

- Hello there. - Hello.

I'm Victor Sabogal, miss. I'd like to talk to Mr. Andrés Pastrana.

- Do you have an appointment? - No, miss.

Mr. Andrés Pastrana can't see you without a prior appointment.

But here's his secretary's number. You can ask her for one.

Couldn't I talk to him right away?

Wouldn't Mr. Pastrana be interested in some of the votes I have for him?

- Did you say votes? - Yes, honey.

Go down to the right and I'll call Inés.

- Thanks, cutie. - My pleasure.

- Hello there. - Hello.

Miss, your workmate told me I can talk to the candidate now.

No, it's a bit more complicated than that.

Give me your number and Mr. Pastrana's advisers

will call you and ask you why you want the appointment, okay?

Can't I talk with him now?

He seems like he's not busy.

No, his schedule is full.

But I'm not from Bogotá.

I'm from Medellín and I have to leave.

That's such a pity, but I can't help you.

I'm sorry.

Fine, tell the candidate that someone with 5,000 votes for his campaign visited,

but that no one paid attention to him.

Wait, mister...?

Mr. Sabogal.

How long are you staying in Bogotá?

Very good, Marino.

Congratulations.

You're a champion, son.

I'll only ask you to make sure

this gentleman has everything he needs during next week.

Thank you very much.

That guy Marino is smart.

He shows class every day.

Listen to me.

Okay, Candonguita, here's the thing.

We found out

that there's a new police chief.

I'm talking about Colonel Osvaldo Quintana.

So, Don Pablo? Do we have to--?

Not at all.

Pay attention.

There are times in which a living colonel

is much more useful than a dead one.

So we are going to leave this one alone.

We will have to blackmail Quintana.

And you are going to take care of that, Candonguita.

As you say, Don Pablo.

- Can I count on you? - Of course, Don Pablo.

- What happened with that coffee? - Coming right up, boss.

Don't worry about us, we're all right.

How are you doing at school?

It is harsh, Dad.

Hard discipline, hard training, lots of study, but I'm okay.

That's what you'll do for many years, son,

if you want to go far in your career.

Dad, if I get to do half of what you've done--

No, son. You can't think that way.

You must go further. You have to do better than me.

That must be your target.

Yes, Dad. You are quite right.

Dad, I want to ask you something.

Are you really happy here, in Medellín?

Well, son. I've always liked challenges.

But this is a different kind of challenge, Dad.

It is very big and dangerous.

We're talking about capturing Pablo Escobar.

Yes, it is big,

but not impossible, son.

Dad,

are you afraid?

No.

And you know what?

Go say hello to your mom before she starts complaining.

- Go, go. - Yes, sir.

Well, General,

now that we have a new chief in Antioquia,

what else do we need?

To wait for results, Mr. President.

Wait.

Major Aristides didn't spend a month in his charge and he's facing a tragedy.

I fully trust Colonel Quintana, but we have to give him time.

I know the operation is urgent, but we need to give him time.

Well, what about the others? We are focused in pursuing Escobar,

but what about the Motoa brothers and that Mariachi?

Why aren't they being pursued?

President, they all are being pursued.

Intelligence work informed us that the Motoa brothers left Medellín.

Did Mariachi disappear too?

We've been informed he is at the Emerald Zone,

at the border between Cundinamarca and Boyacá.

There's no public forces presence in that areas of the country.

There is public force presence.

The problem is that the police can't get in there, we need the army.

Madam, I'm looking for a house to live with my family.

We really like the area, and--

Do you need a big house?

Emilio, come have your snack.

- So soon? - Yes.

You'll come back in a minute. Come and eat your snack.

- Bye. - Bye.

Thank you. You are very kind.

- Hello. - Excuse me, Colonel.

I have a call from a man who says he has information about Pablo Escobar.

Shall I put him on, Colonel?

Yes, put him on.

Hello.

Wait for me here and watch for any strange activity.

I asked you to come alone, Colonel.

That's something I can't afford,

but don't worry, nothing bad is going to happen.

If you send men after me after this conversation--

Nobody is going to send men after you.

Relax.

I came because you said you had information about Escobar.

That's all I want to hear.

Colonel, I don't have any information about Escobar.

I brought you a message from him.

They have kidnapped my family, and they won't release them

until they know I talked to you.

In fact, Pablo Escobar doesn't want to be your enemy.

He's willing to give you ten million pesos a month if you don't pursue him.

And ten more if you help him.

You know what? I could charge you for what you said.

- Excuse me, Colonel. - I'm busy right now.

- But-- - Leave, please.

Tell Escobar that Colonel Osvaldo Quintana,

Chief of Antioquia's Police,

doesn't sell his dignity nor his job. Let it be clear...

That his dignity will never be stained by drug money or by Pablo Escobar.

He won't take the money, Don Pablo.

Candonguita, are you sure nobody followed you here?

Yes, of course.

Okay.

Too bad Colonel Quintana didn't want to do this the good way.

But I don't want to hear them say

Pablo Escobar only solves his problems the bad way.

Just tell me what the next step is, Don Pablo.

No, there's no next step.

We're going to relax. One battle at a time.

I've supported you in everything, Pablo.

But killing another colonel?

- He only wants the money. - What? No--

Shut your mouth, man.

If we kill one colonel, another one will rise.

Get rid of a major and there will be another.

Each time we kill one, another one will appear.

Are we going to kill every police officer until there's no more left?

BOGOTÁ JANUARY 18, 1988

- Hello there. - Hello.

I have an appointment with Mr. Pastrana.

Yes, sir. Wait a moment and we'll let you in.

- Thank you. - My pleasure.

I'm sorry, Mr. Pastrana will see you in half an hour.

He's busy with other people.

I'll wait.

Can I ask you not to come late?

How long will it exactly take you to come home?

Patico, we are in broad daylight.

I have to take double precautions and see that no cops are around.

Yes, honey, but will you take long?

Can you come home soon?

Is something wrong? What is it?

No, honey, I'm just asking you to hurry.

Don't worry, I won't take long.

I love you, sweetie.

There's no news, Colonel.

Keep your eyes peeled and keep me informed.

Hello, Inés. Yes, he is here.

Okay.

Yes, ma'am.

- You can go in. - Thank you.

Hold still! Nobody move!

Those who move will die.

Freeze.

Welcome.

Mr. Pastrana is waiting for you.

Thank you very much.

- Good afternoon. - Mr. Sabogal, nice to meet you.

- Freeze! - What was that?

Mr. Pastrana,

I am a MR20 commando,

and came for you to send a message to the Government.

I'll set you free in one hour.

Come with me, sir.

A message?

On the ground, sweetie.

- Where are you taking me? - Not now.

We're leaving.

Let's go.

- Freeze, jerk! - Don't shoot, please!

Please don't.

If you only need me to send a message,

you don't need to kill anyone.

Release him, Buitre.

Jerk.

Try to walk past that door and I'll kill you.

Move it, let's go.

Let's go.

Calm down.

Go ahead, please.

We're leaving, son.

Get in the trunk, sir.

You're making a big mistake.

You won't get anything by kidnapping me.

The commander is only going to talk to you.

Watch your head.

You are very kind, sir. Thank you.

The candidate for mayor of Bogotá for the Conservative Party

Andrés Pastrana Arango has just been kidnapped in Bogotá.

A commando broke into his campaign headquarters.

That guy is definitively a champion.

The authorities still haven't determined who the kidnappers are,

but an operation to find them is ongoing.

Unofficial information says the Government's strategy

is to prevent kidnappers from taking him out of the city.

All the city exits were militarized and several checkpoints have been set

to locate the vehicle and the kidnappers.

The Police and the Army are working together.

There is still no news on who or which group claim responsibility

for Andrés Pastrana's kidnapping.

Let's remember that Mr. Pastrana is running for mayor of Bogotá.

The authorities think his kidnappers haven't got him out of town yet.

What's up?

How are you, Erizo?

- How is it going, Sombra? - What's up, pal?

Get in the car, man.

- What is it? - Get in the car.

Sombra, tell Mrs. Paty that I'll come later.

Colonel.

I have news, boss.

What happened?

Candonga stayed doing counter-intelligence work.

It seems like there is an informant in front of the house.

So?

I'd recommend you show up around there, boss.

We better leave then. Thank you very much.

We'll be in touch.

Sure, boss.

And there were bodyguards, Colonel.

I'm not sure, but one of them was the man talking to you in the park.

How are you doing back there, sir?

Can you breathe?

How do you want me to breathe in here?

Get me out of here immediately.

Later, sir.

If I let you out now, the police will catch us.

If your commander wanted to talk to me, he could have called.

This is absolutely unnecessary.

Be patient, Mr. Pastrana.

Pal, turn the radio up.

All we know so far is that the kidnappers

arrived at the candidate's headquarters in a green Mazda 626.

The authorities ask citizens to report any vehicle with these characteristics.

According to witnesses who refuse to give their name,

a red van with plates HA6487 was also used in the kidnapping.

The authorities are working to find this other vehicle,

and to be able to identify the kidnappers

of the mayoral candidate Andrés Pastrana Arango

and locate the place where they have him.

Checkpoints are placed all over the city--

I'll give you a good tip, kid.

The deployment is vast due to the quartering in place.

They won't be able to leave the city.

There are police checkpoints all over the place.

They won't escape in the same car they arrived.

We must ask the citizens to cooperate, to report any suspicious activity.

What an untimely moment for this problem.

The son of a former president has been kidnapped,

the mayoral elections are jeopardized.

And the worst of all, Mr. President,

is that Mr. Pastrana is probably with The Extraditables.

They are pushing us

by kidnapping an important person like him.

Let's hope you are wrong, Secretary.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon, Mr. Pastrana.

We were waiting for you, Mr. Pastrana.

I'm sorry for what happened to your son,

but we're going to find him.

I guarantee it.

What's up with this jam, brother?

Move it, move it.

Close the trunk, gentleman.

What the hell.

Mr. Pastrana, you're going to keep your mouth shut,

or else I'll kill you right here.

Relax, guys. I got this.

- Good afternoon, gentlemen. - What can we do for you?

Where are you heading to, gentlemen?

- To Tunja, sir. - Tunja?

Have you seen anything suspicious?

Any cars or persons.

Suspicious? No, sir.

All right. Open the trunk, please.

Sure thing, sir. But you know what?

You have to do it from the inside. Some crooks damaged my car.

You know what? Just go ahead.

Move. Thank you.

WELCOME TO SOPO

Done, sir.

Where are we?

I'll tell you later, sir. Come with me.

Are you okay?

- Is the commander here? - He'll be here in a moment.

Let's go.

You told me I'd be free in one hour,

that you would give me a message.

It's been more than two.

Give me the message and let me go.

You won't be here for long. Don't worry.

Come this way.

This is going to be your room.

I'll get you some water and something to eat.

Listen to me.

I know your commander in person,

and he knows that if he calls me

I'll agree to meet with him.

Something is wrong here.

You aren't from Bogotá. You didn't even know the city well.

I'm going to leave this for your entertainment, sir.

My commander will arrive in one hour.

Excuse me.

At this moment,

the kidnappers and Mr. Pastrana should be stuck in the rush hour traffic.

It's rather unlikely that they managed to leave Bogotá,

when the whole police are looking for them.

It's time for the country to get ready

because they have no idea of what's coming up.

You're holding all the cards now, Pablo.

You can demand, negotiate,

make them stop pursuing you and maybe drop the extradition.

Exactly, Miguel.

I've been thinking that if the National Government

was able to restore the extradition treaty overnight,

even going over the Supreme Court of Justice members

who had stated that it was totally illegal,

the same way, they can drop it too.

That's right.

Pablo, I know you know this, but it is worth reminding you

that we should hide Pastrana very well.

The authorities must be looking for him even under the stones.

Don't worry about that, Miguel. I'll take care of that tomorrow.

And when you have the Attorney General in your hands,

hide these two individuals as a big treasure.

I have two similar houses for them,

but in the middle of the jungle.

That's great.

All right, Pablo,

I'm leaving now.

Thank you very much for the good advice, Miguel.

And remember you can always count on us.

You can count on us too, Pablo.

We are here to serve each other.

Good luck, Pablo.

With these two individuals in your hands,

you'll make the Government, the President

and the country surrender at your feet.

Thank you very much.

Thank you. We'll be in touch.

It's night time now, but the authorities haven't lowered their guard.

The Army and Police troops keep working at the checkpoints

in all the exits from Bogotá.

- It's terrible, isn't it? - Outrageous.

Mom, wasn't my dad going to come today?

Yes, darling.

He couldn't, but I talked with him and he asked me to tell you

he would come as soon as he had time.

He called and you didn't ask him to talk with us?

I wanted to talk to him too, Mommy.

- Okay, kids. - You were asleep my little girl.

Don't complain, kids.

It was not possible this time, okay?

You have to understand.

You better leave those beautiful drawings

and go and put your pajamas on. You'll finish them tomorrow, okay?

- Fine, Grandma. - You'll finish those tomorrow.

Wash your hands and brush your teeth.

As if I had anything to do tomorrow.

That doesn't matter, Emilio.

Your mom and I will read you a story and kiss you goodnight.

Go now.

Thank you very much, Mrs. Enelia.

I no longer know what to say, or what to make up.

It's terrible not to know what's really happening with Pablo.

Paty, I don't know if you really are naïve,

or if you are pretending.

Why are you saying that, Mrs. Enelia?

Because I'm desperate.

I keep asking the Holy Child of Atocha to cover him with His robe.

I don't know if you ever realized

he is behind what is happening in Bogotá.

I don't know how you don't realize that maybe he--

I'm desperate.

I don't want to think that something bad is going to happen to him.

Calm down, Mrs. Enelia.

Calm down, this isn't good for you.

I brought you these clothes, sir.

I'll leave this over here so you don't say we treat you badly.

What happened with the commander?

Why hasn't he arrived?

Coming down from the mountains isn't easy.

- Don't get desperate. - How wouldn't I?

You told me this would take one hour and it's been five.

It was a miscalculation.

- Tomorrow is the day. - Forget about tomorrow.

You're going to tell me the truth.

You aren't members of the guerrilla.

Are you going to kill me?

Listen, sir.

If we wanted to kill you, you'd be dead by now.

Sleep tight.

Breaking news.

The police found the green Mazda 626 they had been looking for.

It was a block away from where the candidate was kidnapped.

I told you so.

The car was a block away from the headquarters

and they find it this late?

And they got him out of Bogotá.

- Let's not get ahead of the facts. - Mr. President, crooks are crooks.

They know how to deceive the authorities and that's what they did.

I told you we are going to find him and that's what we're going to do.

Mr. President, we are talking about my son's life.

Mr. Pastrana, get ready. We are leaving.

Please.

We both know you aren't a guerrilla.

You have the skin of a person who lives in the city,

not in the countryside.

I demand you to tell me who you are.

You aren't in a position to demand anything, sir.

- Sir, the helicopter has arrived. - Let's go.

Helicopter?

The guerrilla owns helicopters now?

- How's that? - Where did you get it from?

We stole it from drug traffickers.

And you stole the pilot too.

Tell me your name.

Listen, sir, my name doesn't matter.

You've been kidnapped by a commando of The Extraditables,

by order of Pablo Escobar.

Do you understand now?

- I knew it. - Come on, let's go, sir.

Nothing bad is going to happen to you.

Let's go.

- Let's go, Pitufo. - Yes, sir.

- How are you doing, sir? - I'm suffocating.

We are almost there, relax.

How are you, Mr. Pastrana?

How was your trip?

Very bad.

But I had time to think and guess why you had kidnapped me,

and I still don't get it. I'm just a mayoral candidate.

I'm not even in the Government.

You're wrong, Mr. Pastrana.

You belong to one of the country's oligarchy families

that decided to illicitly perpetuate in power.

Your father has been President,

and you represent the hope of the Conservative Party

to return to power.

Is that why you kidnapped me?

So I would lose the elections?

Not necessarily.

Listen, the political class is after the extradition.

The upcoming war will be very harsh, Mr. Pastrana.

I warn you I'm the most considerate inside The Extraditables group.

The more peaceful.

Bad things will happen in the country,

and you politicians will be the first ones to die.

Are you going to kill me then?

If we wanted to kill you, we would have done it in Bogotá.

I want to inform you,

Mr. Pastrana Arango,

that from this moment on, whatever happens with your life

will exclusively depend on what your father does or fails to do.

This series is freely adapted from La Parábola de Pablo by Alonso Salazar.

Based on news articles and real events, the historical facts are surrounded

by fictional characters and dialogues that recreate undocumented situations.