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HE WHO DOESN'T KNOW HISTORY IS DOOMED TO REPEAT IT

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

The corrupt and mobsters, men and women, will come, nobody is scared anymore

You've payed off a lot of money in the neighborhoods

You've turned my brothers into hitmen

People get killed, but not their souls

My homeland doesn't trip or fall

It stands up and washes up its face

Telling this story

My homeland doesn't fall

Over and over again

Trips or falls

Don't forget it It stands up

For our dead It washes its face

Who've despicably died

Never again!

Don't let it be forgotten!

Honor those who've despicably died

MEDELLIN

DECEMBER 2ND, 1993 FINAL MOMENTS

There's no fucking way you'll get me.

I'll have you all killed from the jungle.

I'm going to win this.

My objective, as the Secretary of Justice,

is to unveil his dark and cruel intentions!

As long as Rodrigo Lara Bonilla remains the head of the Department of Justice,

we're screwed.

BOGOTA

APRIL 30TH, 1984

Domingo, slow down. Our convoy is missing! What's happening?

The government should ensure the safety of judges in this country,

especially those investigating cases related to Pablo Escobar Gaviria.

The problem is El Espectador. It's the only newspaper

talking shit about us.

EL ESPECTADOR - THE MORNING PAPER FOUNDED IN 1887

BOGOTA DECEMBER 17TH, 1986

We've just arrived at the scene where

the chief editor of El Espectador was attacked.

These people are an issue, Gonzalo. We need to take care of them.

SOACHA AUGUST 18TH, 1989

It's starting in our country

as it already has in 60 other countries.

The dark and secret

power of drug trafficking.

Get down, get down! They got him!

I can wipe out their entire families

if anyone dares to mess with mine.

BOGOTA SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1989

This news reporter's distorting the truth.

- ...it's been devastating-- - ...an explosion at the offices--

EL ESPECTADOR THE MORNING PAPER

...they have been destroyed--

The Department of Security was destroyed

BOGOTA DECEMBER 6TH, 1989

by a car bomb, full of dynamite.

Every surrounding building was also--

BOGOTA APRIL 15TH, 1993

...it exploded at 2:35 p.m.--

We can see many of the injured in need of an ambulance.

We see a lot of rubble and the police are trying to account for everyone--

Garzon, Julio.

SOACHA NOVEMBER 27th, 1989

Gaitan, Jose. Olguin, Mario.

Listen, miss. Tell them I'm with

the eight o'clock news.

We are calling for an interview with him.

I understand that only journalists are allowed to talk to him.

Please, put Emilio Escobar on the phone.

- Hello? - Write this down!

The demands for my surrender

to the government

are as follows--

I got to go. Something isn't right.

- Get up there! - Hurry, the parade is starting.

ABURRÁ VALLEY COLOMBIA - 1959

No, no!

- It's all right, Pablo. Just hurry up. - You go first!

- Hurry. - Come on!

Oh, no! No!

- Don't be a pussy! - Mom will scold you!

She will if you don't hurry up!

Stop it! Are you trying to kill my kid?

I was waiting for you to go to the parade.

You wait for me at home.

- Mommy! - Wasting my time. Get up.

- I almost fell down! - But you didn't, honey.

Get up.

You didn't fall! Men don't cry, so stop it!

Come, let's go.

Pablo, come here! Pablo, come here!

You have lots of guts for some things, but you chicken out on others.

Chicken out? I'm not a coward!

It sure looked that way this morning when your mom saved you.

There were two of you!

You took advantage of that. But that was the last time.

- Do you understand? - Yeah.

Since when are you so tough, huh?

Anyway, are we doing what we agreed on or not?

No, let's do something else!

No, wait. If we get caught, our father will kill us.

You and your lame excuses!

Who's the chicken now?

Bullshit.

I studied it and that's the way to the treasure.

Are you a fool or something, Fidel?

If it were real, they would have found it already.

Why does it have to be done during the celebrations?

Because during these celebrations the souls help the poor

- and they give them the treasure. - Really?

- Yes. - Good luck, then.

I hope you get rich.

You'll be the first person to be shocked

when you see us with the gold.

Let's go, guys.

Look, over there.

There are the lights.

The natives told me those lights will guide us.

I don't see any lights.

Over there, by those little trees.

- Let's go check. - It's going to rain, we're leaving.

- The river will rise, Fidel. - We're leaving.

Go.

I'll do it on my own.

Dad is so brave.

He's not afraid of anything.

As soon as he figures it out, he'll get mad.

Who's going to tell him? Not us!

Let's be quiet.

He's coming! Run!

Damn kids!

Alberto!

Alberto!

Peluche!

Come out! I know you did this!

Did the brat think he could fool me?

Alberto Escobar Gaviria!

Peluche! Here you are.

You, brats, stand here.

Be quiet, you'll wake the children up.

Listen to what I have to say first.

These three brats don't respect their dad.

- What? - They put-- I think it was him.

He planted candles to make me think that was the way to the treasure.

Peluche, look me in the eyes.

Did you do that?

Pablo talked me into it!

- No! - Pablo Emilio.

Tell me the truth.

So, what did he say?

- He blackmailed us. - Yeah.

He said that if we didn't do what he said

he'd tell you it was our idea, but it was his!

It was all his idea. He forced us!

ENVIGADO - 1959 -

I need the test results.

And I need so many things!

I want so many things!

The problem is that everything comes with a price.

That price is ten bucks right now.

- Ten? - Won't you pay?

Come on, Pablo!

If you're chickening out, I'm leaving.

Pablo, wait!

I'm leaving.

No, Pablo. Make it five.

I can't make it five.

- Go there-- - I won't get you a pencil for 5.

- I'm your brother. - Family and business don't mix.

Recess is almost over.

It's good you're here.

What are you doing here, Mr. Escobar?

I'm just--

The door was open. I came in to wait for you.

I need to ask you something.

- Stand up. - For what?

- What were you doing here? - Nothing.

What are you looking for?

Very well, young man.

If you're too busy I can--

- Recess is almost over. - Wait, Escobar.

Now, it's 15.

- 15? - Yes.

- Why? - 15!

You said 10. Keep your word.

I'm the one taking the risk, while you two just sit and watch.

- Come on! - You said 10!

It's 16 and if you keep complaining I'll make it 20.

Don't complain.

Keep your things away from your desks.

You may only keep your pencil.

We'll have the Math exam.

Distribute it among your classmates.

Come on, you know how this goes.

Whoever cheats or lets someone cheat from them will get an F.

You have half an hour.

Pablo!

Pablo!

These are not the same questions.

This is another test.

We're doomed.

Sir!

This is unfair.

We can't have two surprise tests every other month.

Sit down and take the test, please.

No, you didn't even tell us it'd be today.

So, if nobody studied we'll all fail. It's not fair.

Sit down and answer what you know or get an F.

- Which do you prefer? - Guys, this is unfair.

- He can't do this. - We don't want it!

We don't want it! We don't want it!

What did you promise last week?

What were you doing in his classroom?

We did nothing wrong.

I was in there because the test was there.

I wasn't born yesterday. You think I fell off the turnip truck.

A new broom sweeps clean, but the old one knows the corners.

Pablo Emilio, this is my advice.

Whenever you do something bad,

do it properly. Don't get caught like an idiot.

But nobody figured it out.

Yeah, sure.

That's why your teacher changed the test and you ended up making a fuss.

Pablo Emilio.

The clever people run this world, not the fools.

The witty.

You need to learn who to fight with.

Don't forget.

Don't get caught.

Dumbass.

SOME YEARS LATER

You're so stupid. Will you ever learn how to ride?

I wanted to scare you.

You come to do business without money to pay for the goods.

Do you think we do charity work?

We want to make this deal.

We need a few packs of cigarettes from you.

We'll sell them and come back here.

You'll get the money from the goods and the profits.

What happens if you run away with it?

If we don't come back,

you just lose a few packs of cigarettes,

pocket change.

But we would lose our jobs.

What is a merchant without his merchandise, huh?

Take a look, all imported goods.

And cheap!

- Give me five. - Five?

Ma'am! Two.

That's too much, it's only ten bucks.

Thank you!

When will I be able to get into one of those planes?

At least go to Bogotá, do a little sightseeing.

Why Bogotá, Fabio? We have everything here, in Medellin.

If you are getting into a plane, go the US. or Europe.

Of course, find a few ladies for the trip.

It's the only thing you talk about, money and women. It's all you care about.

Apart from my mom, money and women are the most important for me.

Do you think you'll get rich selling cigarettes?

No, cousin!

This is just the beginning, you'll see.

I'll take an oath today.

If, in the next five years,

I don't earn my first million,

I'll blow my head off.

And wear this.

The Holy Child of Atocha's name.

Oaths are made to be kept, you hear me?

If I don't get that million, you'll see me keep it.

Get out of here! What are you doing outside?

- Get inside the house, now! - Hey!

- Don't yell at me in public! - Go, I said!

Come here, Patricia, come. Let me ask you a question.

- Is that Joaquin guy your boyfriend? - My boyfriend? No way!

I have no boyfriend, Pablo. I'm not allowed to.

That's a shame, really. Such a pretty girl like you, single.

I could wait for you, you know?

Really? Would you wait for me?

My entire life.

- Bye. - Bye.

This is the one.

Cousin, is that the sheriff?

I believe so, yes.

Check out the rides, man.

- Yeah. - And check out the babe!

Only politicians can get that kind of security, man.

Must be great, knowing he built it all by himself.

He looks like the Godfather.

Give him something, he is a hard worker.

Count on that.

- I'll see you later. - Of course, sir, bye.

Like this, baby.

Good day to you, sir.

Ma'am.

Hello, boys.

What can I do for you?

We heard you were looking for people to work, sir.

We heard you needed a few good bodyguards.

See, we have...

great knowledge of security measures

and logistics.

You are going to protect me with logistics?

How about guns? Do you know about guns?

Of course. We can handle any type of weaponry.

We will make good gunmen, boss.

So, if I hire you, can you get the weapons?

Did I tell you to go and try to bribe the Pope?

One lousy cop! That's what you needed to do!

What can I do now with all the goods stuck at the harbor?

Tell me! I want to know!

But, boss, the guys asked double--

So what, asshole?

I should lose all the goods? Is that it?

You should have assessed the situation!

Don't you have a brain? I have to clean up your messes every day!

Do I have to toss an alley-oop and dunk it, too? Fuck you!

What the hell am I paying you for? To be my whores or what?

Get out! Get out unless you want me to shoot you!

You've wasted a lot of my money, get the hell out!

- Sir. - Pablo.

I said I wanted to be alone.

I'm so sorry, sir,

but I couldn't help hearing what you said to the guys

and I came up with an idea.

I know how to get the goods back. I can help you solve that problem.

Those are not the duties of a bodyguard, no.

It's good you brought that up, sir,

because I don't want to be a bodyguard anymore.

I want to be your partner.

That's funny.

Partner, huh? You want to be my partner?

- Or do you just want money? - It's the same thing, isn't it?

To be my partner, you have to earn my trust.

Then just tell me what I need to do to earn your trust.

Get a radio and some scouting supplies.

TURBO - 1974 -

You'll be our eyes on the road. Inform me if anything happens.

That's for you.

I'll be right behind you with the trucks full of stuff.

Boss, may I ask you something?

What are we moving?

What we usually move,

smokes, whiskey, whatever we can sell.

But we are also carrying appliances this time.

We even have a piano!

I could have done this round alone, sir.

Aren't you a bold one, huh?

You and 32 trucks full of goods? No way!

- Thirty two? - What did you expect?

Well, then, this is the biggest load of contraband I've ever seen.

Why would you think otherwise?

A friend of mine managed to pull one with 38 full trucks.

We are fine.

Hey, Pablo, this load needs to get to its destination, you hear me?

Hey, Pablo! Who are these guys?

These aren't the same people. Should we let them know?

Hold on. Wait, man, don't freak out.

Let me take a look first.

Do you copy? Over and out.

- Hi, how are you today? - Hello, gentlemen.

Please, step out of the vehicle.

- Papers, please. - Sure.

Hey, Mosca! Mosca!

How is it going?

Did you meet our friends?

Answer me!

- You haven't got a permit for this. - Hold on, gentlemen!

We're supposed to be friends?

Where are you heading, Mr. Pablo?

I'm on my way to Medellin, Captain.

I'm just scouting ahead of a truck I'm taking there.

You know how dangerous it is out here.

Of course. Even more now, with all the smuggling going on.

Mosca! Answer me, man!

What the--

Stop, stop!

Stop! Kill the engine!

Oh, God! I can't believe my luck.

Attention! All trucks, stop right now!

I repeat! Stop right now!

Don't move a muscle until I say so!

I repeat! Stay where you are!

Shit!

Fucking luck. I'll be right back.

Let's wait for the truck, then.

If your goods are legal, then we can be friends.

What happened, my man? What's going on?

Man, why are we stopping? The heat is killing me!

NATIONAL ARMY

What's going on?

We need to go back to the harbor and get some of the other cargo.

Are you nuts? Do you think I get paid for the trip back?

I'm going home. Show him the papers and let's get out of here.

You are not going anywhere. Show us the cargo, please.

You have a full load here, huh?

I assume you have the correct papers for all this cargo.

You got that one wrong, Captain, because we don't.

Then we'll need to confiscate it.

You can't take it unless you show us all the proper documentation.

We will keep the truck too.

Captain, in order to do that, you'd have to first get 32 drivers.

You see, I'm moving 32 trucks.

Secondly, you'll need twice as many people to unload them.

And finally, I suggest

you bring 1,000 men so we can have a proper shootout.

So how do you want this to go down?

It's quite simple, really.

You either take the money all the other patrols accepted,

or we start shooting at each other. Those are your options.

We will all die here. It's not even these guys' fault.

I'm already old, you know? There are easier ways to deal with this.

Let's go, we got this! Get everything ready, we are moving!

Did you see that, Pablo? Did you?

Money can buy anything, man!

You thought I wouldn't give you a cut?

It's not that, sir, but we agreed that the first time was free of charge, so--

Take it, buddy. You've earned it.

You risked your life, you did good. I'll give you some more later.

Well--

You said everyone has their price,

but I have to admit, at one point, I thought we wouldn't make it.

Do you want to know something, Pablo?

The problem with this business is that it's getting easier every day.

Every day we move truckloads of goods.

They just let them through.

They go everywhere. Everybody has money to pay for them.

There's now a war on prices, and a very ugly one.

Whoever sells for cheaper makes more profit.

It's cheaper to buy stuff here than in the US. How's that possible?

What the fuck are you looking at?

Take that, asshole!

Oh, God!

At least it's not empty.

Give me the gun, Pablo.

What's this, man?

Should we start killing each other now?

Where are your manners?

Do I have to enter on a bike or something?

I'm too old for that shit.

The guy you killed...

was a working man, like you and me.

We had nothing to do with that, man.

How can I believe you?

The word on the street is you did it.

I heard now they got some guy, put him on a motorcycle,

gave him a gun and sent him on a killing spree.

It happened right in front of me!

It was a miracle I wasn't shot.

I'll never forget how that poor guy died!

Do you know why anyone would want to kill him?

I heard some smugglers did it. Those guys kill people over nothing. It's horrible!

But to kill someone like that, in broad daylight!

Right at the heart of the city, full of people, you know?

That's where I get all my goods from.

The thing is, they are selling stuff so cheap, it's impossible to keep up!

I'm getting out of the cigarette business.

I don't even make enough for myself with prices like these.

This is where money is.

What happened? Did the cat get your tongue?

You see,

the Americans love to snort this stuff.

I've seen members of the peace corps doing it.

This is coke, dude, we can't sell it here.

Not here, but we can in Bolivia.

I'll bring it personally.

Do you travel by land?

CUSTOMS

No, I travel by air.

- What are these? - Raw materials.

For what?

For construction work. To make stucco.

How do you take it to the US.? We don't have people to sell to here.

That's another matter.

We've been bringing it from there for a while.

It's about time we return the favor.

Do you think this will be profitable?

Those Americans will pay anything.

Whatever it takes to get to snort this. So?

- Do you want to check the process? - Where's your bathroom?

- The door in the back. - Thanks.

I'll explain it to you guys and you can tell the boss.

That's right.

Stand a bit more to the left.

Go to the next camera.

That's right. Perfect.

I can see you clearly.

I was worried I could be caught off guard,

but I can check everything with this.

Look, Pablo.

Look at those men.

Take two wads from up there.

We'll be even and start from scratch.

Go ahead.

Sir.

I hope to God I can repay you.

I'll tell you how you saved my life with these.

Okay, son.

ENVIGADO DECEMBER 2ND, 1974

We need two tanks of moonshine,

and two of rum.

Did you win the lottery or something?

You did, with these new customers.

And don't ask so many questions.

Fabiola!

I'll wait for you with Joaquin and the guys.

Hi, Nelly, welcome to my house. Jorge, come visit me. Hi, Godmother.

Hi, Pablo, happy birthday.

Thank you. Come, see the family.

This is looking good.

Hey there.

Alberto, we need to tidy up here.

It'll be embarrassing if the neighbors see this, right?

Why don't you take my advice?

Come work with me. It'll be good for you.

The only dirt you'll get on your hands will be from counting bills.

I've got a nice deal.

And I think it'll be great. Think about it.

I'll think about it and tell you tomorrow.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

You know I care about you.

Happy birthday, Pablo. Here is the stuff you asked for.

Hi, Nelia!

Look at all the stuff Pablo got you.

- All of these are for me? - And there's more coming!

He's so hardworking and generous.

What else could a mom ask for?

Leave it there, I'll handle it.

Listen, Nelia, I like that he's doing fine.

Yeah.

Things have been getting difficult lately.

Unemployed young people are getting into shady businesses.

Really?

Don't worry, Aldemar.

This is not like that.

The only thing my boy wants is to make money.

A man without money is not happy and gets bored.

- That's bad, right? - Yeah.

You're right, but remember,

money is not the most important thing in life.

I'll bring the rest of it. He almost bought my whole shop.

- Go on, Aldemar. - I'll bring the rest.

Oh, Son!

God bless you. Why did you buy all these things?

Don't worry, Mom. This is nothing.

We have to thank the Holy Child of Atocha who provided for us.

I called the girls so that they can help too.

Where are they?

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear Pablo

Happy birthday to you

Blow out the candles and make a wish.

A wish.

What should I ask for?

I know!

What's up, Fabio?

What the fuck, dude? What the hell is going on?

We'll solve this between us!

- Why did it have to be her? - Stop, please!

Let go of me! I don't give a fuck!

- Calm down. - Pablo, tell me.

Why did you fuck my sister?

- Tell me! - Fabio, please stop!

You're ruining my birthday party.

Why did you hit on my sister in your party, then?

Have I ever hit on your sister? Tell me!

Why did you have to do it with mine?

- Let go of me, asshole. - Calm down.

Calm down, what you saw there is not what you think!

You're too drunk and confused.

- What did I see, then? - I'll explain.

She was wishing me a happy birthday.

It didn't look that way!

It wasn't wishing, it was kissing!

- You wanted to kiss her. - Are you nuts?

Calm down, Fabio, please.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry. It wasn't like that.

Give me some moonshine.

- I'm calm, Mom. - Easy, calm down.

Have a drink and calm down.

- Now, calm down, please. - I'm calm.

I'm sorry. I really am.

We can talk tomorrow, when you're sober.

Come on, man.

- I love you, man. - Okay.

Who fucked it up?

Fabio.

Fabio is now leaving.

I'm sorry... really.

Hey, wait for me.

Okay, ladies and gentlemen.

I apologize for this mess.

But it happens when people are drunk, right?

I'll explain why I invited all of you here today.

Well, first of all, it's my birthday, right?

Because the Holy Child of Atocha allowed me to be here with you.

Secondly, Mom, thank you.

Mom, Dad, thank you because you're the reason I'm here.

I want to make you proud, like you are today.

And the third and most important reason is that today, thank God,

I'm holding a glass of moonshine and not a gun to shoot myself.

Let's toast to that.

- Cheers. - Cheers, thank you.

Well, and...

this is a little something for you.

Pablo!

Hey, Patricia.

What are you doing here?

I came to apologize for my brother

because he got drunk and told you all that stuff.

No, Patricia, don't worry. He was drunk

and he is a jealous brother, we have to understand him.

Come.

Sit here, I'll tell you something.

It's so good you came

because I feel like we have a connection.

- Really? - Yes.

I wanted to be alone with you so we could talk.

I don't know if I've ever told you...

that I love your eyes.

I'd do anything for you.

- Really? - Yes, of course, Patricia.

I'll admit. I don't see you as a girl.

In my opinion, you are a woman.

Patricia, will you promise me something?

- Yes. - Really?

Then promise me that those eyes

will only look at me and nobody else.

I promise.

We're here.

What's up, girls?

How are you doing?

How's it going?

Hey, Marina.

- You're still here. - Of course, honey.

This is dangerous, sweetheart.

What's up, Luis?

- I'm glad to see you. - Keep selling that shit, my friend.

Hey, darling. How are you?

Hi, Teresa. These are the whores of Envigado.

These guys think they are badass. This is badass.

They are important people. Hi, baby!

- Hello, boss. - Hello, Rosita. What will you give me?

- What do you want? - I'll think about it.

- What's up? - How are you.

What's up? All good?

Hello, gentlemen!

Listen, cousin, I think the spotted cock will win.

The spotted one.

100,000 on the spotted one.

The boss is high. He'll start wasting money.

He spends it how he likes.

Will someone take my bet?

What kind of place is this, man?

Is my money is not good enough here?

Of course it is!

I'll take that bet.

But you need to tell me why you're betting against my cock.

Gentlemen!

If that cock loses, they'll kick us out.

I only said I thought that one would win.

- I didn't tell him to bet on it. - You hear, Pablo?

I hope you're good at this as you are at scouting.

Let's see.

All right!

I'll bet 20,000 on the spotted one.

That will show you I'm not like you.

If I say it, I'll bet on it.

Did you see that?

- Congratulations, Pablo. - Thank you.

Good night, thanks for the drink.

What's up, Graciela?

Here she is, Pablo.

If there's one boss in this neighborhood, it's this lady.

Mrs. Graciela Rojas.

Pleased to meet you, ma'am. Pablo Escobar.

- Pleasure. - This is my cousin.

Gonzalo Gaviria, pleased to meet you.

Likewise.

Welcome to the neighborhood of the Holy Trinity.

- People call it that. - Because we don't have saints here.

Graciela, there are important people here.

That's right and different types of people too.

We're the children of drunkards, thieves, addicts.

Look at me closely.

This is what I am, Graciela Rojas, daughter of a bitch.

I told you I'll get you someone who has potential.

Take a look at this kid.

I've met cold-blooded people, but none like him.

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 non-documented situations.