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

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

It was thanks to our granddad. He's a real pastry chef.

When he gets here, I'll give him 10,000 kisses.

And I'll give him 20,000.

We'll have the new version in ten minutes.

But almost 25% of the newspaper is already printed. What happened?

I realized I was making a mistake.

A mistake?

I want you to throw away the previous editorial, Mr. Cano,

we're using this one.

I really don't know what you're looking for here.

There are no winged horses or unicorns and much less the assassin horse.

This is Cherub, a winner. A great horse, man.

Let's stop the bullshit, I know what you're looking for.

And I also know where it is.

Do you want your inspection to be successful?

If you do, follow me.

- Wait a minute! - Who are you talking to?

Haven't I told you that I'm talking with a journalist friend of mine?

Or maybe a girlfriend? Say hello to Regina for me! You shameless man!

Hello! Will you please explain to me why you are cooperating with the police?

Were you looking for something? Well, now you've found it.

And the rest?

Come on..

No, come on.

Confiscate everything.

Thanks, kid.

- What's up, my friend? - Good morning, boss.

Do you have the newspaper El Espectador?

You very well know we don't sell that junk in our store.

- Get it for me. - Yes, sir, I'll get it right now.

Here it is, sir.

Let me see it!

Let's see what that damn newspaper has to say.

Our mafia know that the "No extradition" is their best life insurance,

because they know that if they commit any felony or misdemeanors

in Colombian territory, the generous checkbook, the sinister machine gun,

the hired assassin, or the unscrupulous bodyguard

willing to kill at the first opportunity will keep them free

and enjoying their dirty and perverse wealth.

Could it be possible that someone serious in the high government will tell

Colombians, who are thirsty and in need of a swift and effective justice...

Why are individuals like the cousins Escobar Gaviria or Marcos Herber,

typical examples of rampant immorality, still free?

The cousins Escobar Gaviria?

- The cousins Escobar Gaviria? - What about this damn old man?

I'm closing your little store. Hey, take this down.

Come on help me. Leave now, okay?

Sir, it's Marcos Herber!

Give me that shit!

Where the hell have you been?

Hi, Pablo, how are you?

- Did you already read El Espectador? - I asked where the hell you have been.

Well, man, what can I say, I'm still here in Antioquia, hiding

in a small ranch that I found, but now you answer me.

Are you aware of the problem I'm going to get in because of your fault?

Problem? Today's editorial is a problem, Pablo.

Look, that filthy newspaper is the one everybody reads in Colombia,

maybe you can buy all the copies available in the Middle Magdalena region,

but the rest of the country is seeing us as thugs, as shit!

And you call me to tell me that shit? You think I don't know it?

Do you think I'm an asshole or what?

I'm calling you to see what we are going to do.

What do you mean what we are going to do?

How can you possibly dare to talk about dead people

after fucking it up like that at the ranch last night?

I'll go after that bodyguard.

I'm not talking about that, I don't care about the dead!

I'm talking about the $1,5 million the police confiscated me.

If that's what it's all about, don't worry, I'll pay it back to you.

Pablo wants you to know he's very grateful for what you did,

despite messing it up like that.

- What do you mean we messed it up? - Just listen to him.

Don't play dumb! The police have sketches of you two.

Tell the boss he can relax, because if we fall, we'll fall alone.

May we know what these ladies are going to do with all the money we're giving them?

With all this money, plus what they probably have hidden away.

- Giving away? - No.

Nobody has given me a lab.

I've won every single cent, and sorry, Mister Fabio,

but it's none of your business how we're going to spend our money.

Look, thanks very much for bringing this to us,

but Chili and I need to talk to the boss.

And talk to Pablo about what?

About the mess you made last night?

Or about the amount of dollars he lost to help you?

What you have to do is keep quiet and stop fooling around.

Is that so hard to do or what?

The best for all of us is to talk to the boss as soon as possible.

Listen, Chili, Pablo's order is clear,

take a few days off.

If you want to talk to him, you'll have to wait.

And how can you even think of the possibility of killing two of my best men?

Have you gone absolutely crazy or what? What's wrong with you?

Look, let's be serious, buddy!

I wasn't going to kill anyone, but the plan against the extraditers must go on.

And the next one is Guillermo Cano.

No, sir, be serious, and stop sniffing that crap,

it's because of that filthy vice that we're all in trouble.

Grow up, man, you're no longer 15.

It's hard to believe that Emilio has more guts and character than you.

Damn!

Huh?

Attention!

Shoulder Arms!

Honors to the mortal remains of Colonel Jairo Jimenez.

Attention, present!

Honey, what's going on?

I can hardly stand this, honey, it's so hard to see that lady and those children.

They are the ones that suffer the most, I know.

My grand-daughters come to memory.

Oh, my God, don't' think about that.

Sweetie, today's editorial was kind of rough, wasn't it?

That's how editorials should be, they should be tough with the government,

from a distance and with independence, so that it reacts.

And what if the others react?

And who are the others?

Nothing, forget it.

Love, I promise you this Christmas I will only write joyful things.

You sure?

Oh, honey!

When my Jorge was little, he was so handsome, so smart,

and such a good little boy.

But what do you mean he resigned?

He resigned.

Oh, that can't be! He even called me and told me

to pack my bags because we were going on a trip.

Well, I think he went without you,

because he got on that motorcycle and left for the plains.

To the Plains? He probably went to see the family.

Surely. He only said, Marino, do me a favor, go and tell my mother

that everything is fine, not to worry and please give her this.

Oh, such a sweet little boy.

He's always looking after me.

Oh, but why did he leave?

Well, ma'am, I have to go, I'll leave you now.

Okay, thank you very much, if you see him or get in touch with him,

thank him for what he sent me and give him many regards.

- Yes, ma'am. - Okay.

- Good-bye. - Have a nice time.

A million dollars is a million dollars, Gonzalo.

- It hurts me too. - Okay.

And let's be thankful that I managed to empty the cove.

It was either that or they'd take Chili, the Mole and Marcos Herber.

Those assholes! How could they let themselves be tracked all the way here?

Are those guys beginners by any chance?

They are such assholes!

But don't worry, Pablo, I can get that money back

and I'll get a lawyer and blame Peluche, that's it.

This is the last time we can afford such a stupid mistake, understand?

- The last time. - Yes, I'm also upset about that money.

What worries me is the fight going on between Chili, Mole and Marcos.

Don't even mention that now.

Pablo,

what are we going to do about El Espectador?

He's spending it all.

That's what he is, a stupid asshole, man.

Only ten bodyguards, and he knows we're only four but we'll kill that stupid jerk.

Hi, Lulu, how are you?

How have they treated you over there in Ecuador?

I'm so glad!

Get me Pelusita so she can hear me.

Yes.

Hello, my little Pelusita, how are you, sweetheart?

This is your daddy speaking, honey,

so you will remember my voice always, you have to obey your mom, okay?

That crazy man is very ungrateful,

after we got rid of the Colonel for him, he now comes pointing a gun at us.

He'll pay for it.

It's the boss.

Let's go.

- Ready, family, let's play secret friend. - Come on.

- Are all the names there? - They're all here.

- All of them? - All of them.

- Good. - I want to play.

Oh, honey, thing is this game is for grownups, so each one gives one gift only.

You're a little girl, you'll get many gifts from us.

Come here, honey. Play if you want to play, okay?

But this doesn't mean your uncles are not going to give you your presents.

- I also want to play. - You too?

I want to give you something.

No, you have to wait until your grandfather is chosen.

Ready, dad, Adelaida is here.

- Good, let's start. - Who wants to begin?

- Me! - Let's start with the adults.

Thanks for calling me old!

- You are a little bandit! - So who is next then?

Take one out.

- Me. - Oh, mom.

All right. No, you are the youngest one, wait.

- Take mine out. - Who did you get?

This is called secret friend, you mustn't tell.

- Someone's at the door. - I'll go get it!

What about me?

Or do you want to be the youngest?

How are you, man?

- Very well. Mr. Gonzalo. - What's new?

- Everything okay? - Very well, thanks.

So then? Have you been thinking about it?

Yes, sir.

So then, what did you decide?

You can count on us for whatever, sir.

Ok, good, thanks a lot.

The idea is to for you to go and stay in Bogotá.

Once you're there and feeling relaxed, then you will begin to follow this person.

The idea is to set up a permanent monitoring

in order to know every single movement of his.

Then wait for my call, whenever this man needs to be killed, I'll let you know.

As soon as I knew about Colonel Jimenez's death,

I understood Escobar's threats weren't for us

and that the colonel had been betrayed by his alleged informant.

Another victim of the Medellin Cartel.

His wife is fighting to see if she can be assigned a General's pension.

She certainly deserves it.

Jiménez was about to be promoted to General.

So then, what about Escobar?

I read a very strong editorial against him, Mr. Guiller,

but now you look more relaxed.

Not much has happened, except that his brother was found

with a considerable amount of dollars.

Let's see how they are going to justify this.

We are going to give you some cash in advance and travel expenses.

- Right, sir. - Ready.

One question, sir.

Are we going to get some help, or support from these two, Chili and the Mole?

No, this job is exclusively for you two.

- You ready for it or not? - Of course we are!

- Yes, sir, it's alright. - Okay, go then.

- Okay then. Good-bye. - Good luck, guys.

I already put a beeper on them.

We'll wait then!

But it's Christmas, and you hate dark issues at Christmas time.

No. I believe that during this season we should forget

all problems and be with the family and in peace.

I really wanted so much to come back to my country

and tell you how much I love and admire you.

And we love you, Nikki and we missed you too.

- How are you, boss? - Boss.

- Hi, Mr. Gonzalo! - Hi, Chili!

Gonzalo and I believe that you've already had enough time to relax,

to calm down and analyze things with a cool head

regarding what happened with Herber.

Well, no, boss, not really...

No, come on, Chili, cut the crap.

You act like little kids, still angry or what?

Sorry, Mr. Gonzalo, but why don't you put yourself in our position?

That man nearly shot us to death.

Look, boss, that man told us we were simple hired assassins.

How old are you, kid?

That was during the heat of the moment, and besides you have to understand

that Marcos Herber was on coke.

Boss, on coke or not he was going to kill us,

he would have if you hadn't arrived there on time.

Forget about it, brother, that's bullshit man.

You see, you don't care if we get killed.

I see both of you are very much alive.

But that's because you arrived.

Look, boss, what that man did is a declaration of war.

Listen to this guy. Come off it, Chili, seriously?

You should become a priest then.

Come on, Gonzalo.

Look, boss.

Are you with us and will let us fix this thing up our way?

Or will you turn your back on us?

- So? - So what?

Look at what this jerk came out with, man.

And nearly $1,5 million cash

in one of the properties of Mr. Alberto Escobar Gaviria,

Pablo Escobar's brother, most likely the owner of that money.

Mr. Alberto Escobar, the floor is yours.

Thank you, your Honor.

Surely, for you and Major Aristides, this may seem like a huge amount,

but if I tell you that these are my life savings,

surely you will not think it is so high.

Besides, I would like to make it clear that this money is not illegal,

but the result of the purchase and sale of livestock,

and, as everyone knows, these deals are done in cash.

General, I still remember the words you told me that day,

you said we would not be alone, that the police would be with us

and that my husband's assassins would go to jail, and nothing has happened.

Natalia, all the investigations are advancing normally,

you must understand that all these... - I don't have to understand anything.

Natalia, I understand how badly you're feeling,

because Jairo was not granted a pension of General,

but that was a decision taken by the committee,

they probably had their reasons for this, I only wish very sincerely that you

and your children may live the rest of your lives on this pension.

Do you really think it's fair

that just because my husband wasn't on duty the day he was killed

he shouldn't be remembered as a General?

So then everything he gave for this country was worth nothing.

Even his own life.

Believe me the last thing I care about is money.

Yes?

- Mr. Guiller. - Yes.

- Sorry to interrupt you, but... - What's going on?

Apparently, your columns are having an effect in the government.

How so?

The President has called for a press-conference.

And what are they going to say? Do you know something?

I'm not quite sure, but apparently they are going to talk about the extradition.

Mr. President, are you sure of what you're going to do?

One cannot make decisions under pressure from the press.

When the press is right, our duty is to listen.

This is the reason why in the next few days we shall once again sign

the extradition treaty with the United States,

hoping that now without formal errors,

the Supreme Court of Justice will validate its attainability.

GOVERNMENT READY TO BRING EXTRADITION BACK

Ready, boys, the moment we've been waiting for has arrived,

December 17.

We're going to shit on the Colombian soccer final.

Good!

So what comes now?

Nothing, Christmas came earlier.

The official catholic celebration of the Nativity begins today

all around the country, with the first Novena of Aguinaldos.

We wish peace, love and happiness to every Colombian.

- Well... - Have a good day.

- Bye. - Bye.

And where's Adelaida?

- I don't know! - She went out.

- Oh, really? - Why that face?

What face?

Baby! Oh, I see!

No. Come, Grandpa can't take care of you over there.

- Say goodbye. - Bye, grandpa.

Bye, darling. Who is the most beautiful of all?

Kisses. Bye.

Good-bye!

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

Lots of kisses.

And many more.

Let's close the door now.

Good morning.

Come on in. Careful with those things!

Don't ruin my furniture or scratch the walls.

Whoa, Chili.

- There are no leaks here. - What do you think?

This is your house. Didn't I promise it to you?

- Yes. - Go and take a look then.

Hey, careful with the furniture, you nut!

Shall I take this painting upstairs or what?

Put it there for the time being.

I'll decide later what to do with everything.

Did you hear? I've been hearing that Chili and Mole

are sort of feeling they are very important.

What do you mean? Why?

As if they forgot they are hired assassins.

Herber, it's been ages since they stopped being hired assassins,

Chili is my personal security bodyguard and Mole is following his steps closely.

How about that? The problem is, Pablo,

they are sort of going nuts, brother,

and you know a crazy guy with lots of money is a problem.

Are you talking to me about crazy guys?

That has absolutely nothing to do with it, it's not a problem of hired assassins,

crazy guys, or money, the problem is the boys

are offended and angry because you nearly killed them.

They're angry?

Well, just tell them I'll kill them when I have the chance. I won't just do nothing.

No, sir, you aren't going to do anything because they don't make any decisions

without consulting me, this is a problem I intend to solve personally.

I guess you're also going to solve the problem with Guillermo Cano.

Because you're just doing what you want here.

I don't know what you are talking about.

Is that so?

Mr. Guiller, you can't imagine how much I missed writing.

Instead we haven't missed you at all, Nicky.

Oh, really? But I'm so happy to see that my desk is just how I left it.

I'm also very happy.

What's this?

Today's the interview for the Circle of Journalists of Bogotá.

- Did you forget? - Dear Lord!

- Go on writing this text, okay? - Yes, sir.

Why didn't you tell me, Juangui?

Let them interview you, you are the newspaper's editor.

But, please, that interview has been arranged for some time now,

besides it will be quite short.

We, journalists, will never be news.

We are never going to appear on the front page.

They are coming to talk to you about freedom of expression,

censorship and your critics on drug dealing.

Just pretend you're having a conversation with your friends.

I wish!

I want you to know that I never speak with my friends about Pablo Escobar,

or of the Medellin cartel, or any Mafia.

Taking into account the arguments presented by the lawyers

and after having been carefully analyzed, this court

found the arguments and evidence not conclusive.

Therefore, Mr. Alberto Escobar is set free.

Thank you very much, attorney.

Thank you, your Honor. I knew justice would prevail.

It's my pleasure.

Major.

Thank you once again. So...

It's incredible that a person can justify millions of dollars

and nothing happens to him.

Don't be so naive, Juangui, nothing happened to him when he killed

the Minister, when he killed the Judge, when he killed Colonel Jimenez,

even less is going to happen to his brother on an issue of some dollars.

But, then what do we have to do to make a guy like him pay for all his crimes?

We must continue to put pressure on him, to question the government,

because that is that is our job, our duty.

Juangui, we must never forget that.

No dad, the only way out is the approval of the extradition.

The court will once again overturn the government's Treaty of Extradition.

Remember what I said.

Well, but let's not talk anymore about Pablo Escobar, the Medellin cartel

or anything of the sort.

Let's rather use these next 15 days to rest and enjoy Christmas,

and hope this year of 1987

will bring us an extradition treaty in force.

Hopefully.

Let's go and buy Christmas presents for my granddaughters.

Ready, thank you very much.

With condensed milk, huh?

Thank you.

You know, that's how I like to see you, smiling, you look much better.

Stop.

Well, yes, life was very hard on me because of what your boss did,

but now, well now I've gotten over it, thank God.

That's how it should be, you're a strong and brave girl, you know what I mean?

Indeed.

You should see how beautiful you look smiling like this.

You little flirt!

You know what? Wait a second.

What's up, bro?

- Marino. - Are you okay?

Do you know what's going to happen to you if the boss ever knows

you're flirting with his former girl?

I'm not, I'm doing a job the boss asked me to.

He told me to take care of this babe and that's what I'm doing.

Do you think I'm stupid or what? I can see what's going on.

Easy there, I'm not going to ruin your little love affair,

but let me tell you something.

No, I don't think that's necessary, you can tell the boss that.

In case the boss and I go separate ways, you understand me?

In other words, if I no longer work for the man,

would you come along with me and the Mole or stay with the boss?

Have you already talked with Marcos Herber regarding Guillermo Cano?

No, but he's already smelling something.

And do you think we should do all this after what happened to us with Jimenez?

We have to, Gonzalo, we have to give another crushing blow to the government

so they don't think we are confident and are going to stand still.

Listen to this guy, killing a journalist is a crushing blow to the government.

Of course it is, because nobody expects the death of a journalist.

And with this blow we will really shake the high government.

But the old man has kept his mouth shut lately, hasn't he?

That's because he has nothing more to say,

he's already said it all.

He really has guts, and that's why he deserves to die.

That's exactly why!

He is the only one who's had the balls to stand on our way,

but no more, it's been enough,

the reign of don Guillermo Cano is over, we are going to kill him.

He was left alone, and he will die alone.

Oh, my God, Chili, what a beautiful house, man.

You should see it inside.

- Was it very expensive or what? - Boss,

I wasn't expecting to see you around here.

Mireya is in. Do you want to say hello to her?

No, thanks very much.

I actually came to talk to you two,

to see if we can find a solution

to this problem with Marcos Herber once and for all.

I completely agree. We have to fix that once and for all.

The problem is Marcos Herber is already aware that both of you are behind him.

Is that true Chili?

It's not, we were waiting to talk to you to see how we could solve the problem.

Well, that's good news, because Pablo has the solution.

All right, I'm listening.

Listen, guys, we're going to solve this problem my way.

Don't ask me how, because that's none of your business.

If you agree with it, perfect, and if not, then

you're not only going to have problems with Marcos Herber

but also with the Mariachi, the brothers Motoa,

my cousin Gonzalo and me.

No, I don't believe that's the solution to this problem.

You don't think it is?

Look, I think it's perfect that you two think you are famous now,

you feel you are the most important drug lords in the world

and that's something that I from, the bottom of my heart,

sincerely support and applaud.

But things are like this, so

If by tomorrow night I don't have an answer from both of you,

I'll assume you're declaring yourselves military objectives of the Cartel,

and we shall see then who the real drug lords are.

Nice to see you, colleague.

Nice to see you, colleague.

Let's go, colleague.

We, at El Espectador, are willing to do whatever we can to help you.

Just tell us.

A hug.

What a tragedy, how terrible for the family.

Mario was too young.

The death of a friend, honey, is something horrible,

but in these times it's... - I know, and like this.

Oh, sweetheart!

I know I can't comfort you,

but cheer up, at least a little.

I know this is terrible news but during Christmas, you've always been able

to overcome it and be happy.

Neither your children, nor your grand-children want to see you like this.

Come, a little smile please.

I know it's not easy,

but please cheer up.

- Good morning, Mr. Guiller. - Good morning, son.

The Miami correspondent's issue will go on the front page.

No, it will go in the editorials, and I'll write it.

So you're not writing your column today.

Of course I'm going to write it, but later on after I check my mail.

The news was so hard on him, Juangui.

He, who never breaks down in life, and look at 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 undocumented situations.