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

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

Hey, guys.

Slacking as always. Are you ready?

- Good morning, boss. - Good morning.

Good morning, boss.

- How are you? - Good morning, boss.

How are you?

Good morning, boss.

- You think the cops will come? - Who knows, man.

They said they'd come today.

But are they going to arrest us too when they come?

Didn't you hear the boss?

- Yes. - He said he'd protect us.

- Stop freaking out. - And how will he protect us?

If we're caught, he'll pay our lawyer.

Lawyer?

How long are we going to be in jail, bro?

Six months, I guess.

Six months in jail with that faggot?

Cut that crap.

You're worrying too much, man.

- But-- - It'll be nothing

compared to what will happen to that poor bastard, bro. Cool it.

Did that man ask something in exchange for the information?

No, he didn't ask for anything.

What exactly did he say?

That Herber is in a ranch in Guarne, Antioquia,

that we can find him there today.

It sounds strange.

Sir, it may sound strange,

but we won't lose anything by checking that information.

I ask you to authorize transportation and a commando.

I'll go there right now and I'll take full responsibility.

Sit and calm down.

Five or ten minutes won't change the future.

Put me through to Pedregal.

Blanquita, this needs more carrots. Go get some, please.

It's too clear. I don't like it--

- How is the love of my life? - Won't you fry more pork rind?

This is not enough. We'll be fighting for it. Come on!

You're not going to speak to me again or what?

Pato.

Can you leave me alone with my wife, please?

Don't play dumb with me, I know there's something's wrong with you.

Tell me what's wrong.

I'm okay, Pablo.

No, you're not. I've known you since you were little,

I practically changed your diapers. Something is wrong with you.

- Then you tell me what that is. - I'm asking you that question.

You've been acting strange. Do you have a problem with me?

What's wrong?

It's not you, Pablo.

- It's what you're doing. - Oh, yeah?

- Yes, that's it. - What am I doing?

Loving my family?

Taking care of you and the kids?

Is that what I'm doing?

Telling you every day how much I love you?

Is that what's bugging you?

No.

What's bugging me is that this good and loving man

who is talking to me now could do such terrible things.

- That's bullshit. - Why do you ask me then?

You asked me what's wrong!

How many times do I have to tell you not to believe what people say?

How many times?

Do you think this is easy for me, Pablo?

Huh?

Do you think it's easy for me to be the wife of the man

who is always in the news, always blamed for any atrocity?

Do you think that's easy for me? Well, it's not.

Do you think I wanted my kids to have a criminal as a father?

I didn't want that.

You know what's the worst thing?

That I'm terrified, Pablo,

I'm terrified because the man I love is a murderer.

Are you sure of that? Are you sure of what you're saying?

Do you have any evidence of what you're accusing me?

Do you have evidence that supports what you're saying?

I know perfectly well who I am.

I don't know who you think I am, but let me ask you something, Pato.

If you're so sure that I'm a murderer,

that I'm that evil criminal you're talking about,

why are you still married to me?

- Answer me! - Why--?

If you can't deal with it, then go away.

Go.

Honey.

Yes, general, I know that road very well.

Yes, if you want, I can form a commando team and go there.

I want you to keep this information confidential.

I need to be the first one to know what's in that ranch.

Very well, sir. Do you know the exact location of the house?

Just a second.

General.

Are you feeling all right?

What's wrong?

What I don't understand and what I want you to explain to me

is why they called me and not the captain of Antioquia Police.

And what's the difference between you and Pedregal?

I don't know, sir,

and I don't want to accuse anyone of anything,

but this person called me

because he thinks I can do something different with this information.

Will you take that risk, sir?

Colonel, we'll conduct the raid from here.

I need two of your men at the entrance of the city.

They'll guide Aristides to the ranch.

- But, general-- - Thank you.

Keep me informed.

As you command, general.

This is it. Get the job done.

Hey, hold on.

Can I help you, man?

I hope so.

Can you keep it low?

That racket has been on for a week.

I'm sorry, sir.

But this is a very important celebration for the boss.

Oh, yeah? What are you celebrating? You've been celebrating for a week.

Take it easy, sir. Be a little more patient.

Don't worry, tomorrow everything will be quiet.

And who's your boss? It used to be quiet down here.

- Now it seems a jackasses' tavern. - No, not a tavern.

This is not a tavern. Maybe you're confusing it with

the sacred gatherings of the tabernacle stated in the word of our Lord.

- Don't give me your fucking religion. - Hey, show some respect.

Deuteronomy 16:15.

The Lord says:

"For seven days you shall keep a solemn feast to the Lord, your God,

because He will bless you in all your produce,

so that you will be altogether joyful."

What does it say? Joyful, as the Lord says.

Now, smile.

Smile and go home with joy in your heart.

- Glory to God. - Glory to God. Amen.

God bless you.

What do you mean we should leave, Gonzalo?

We're practically there.

That's why I'm warning you. This is reliable information.

The cops know about Marcos Herber's party.

How do you know that?

What do you mean, Pedro?

We have contacts in the police.

- What's wrong? - This is strange, man.

Gonzalo says the cops will crash Marcos's party.

No shit.

Listen, you decide what to do with the information.

Send my regards to your brothers.

Bye.

Motoa brothers are warned now.

Call Mariachi.

Okay.

Who could it be?

Hello?

People in Bogota already know about Marcos Herber's party.

It's the colonel.

Hello, colonel, how are you?

Tell Pablo to leave, a commando will be there in less than an hour.

This is all I can do for you.

I did my part.

Okay.

Thanks.

Done, cousin.

The cops are on their way.

CATAM MILITARY AIRPORT, BOGOTA

Hold on a second. Does Marcos know about the situation?

Does he know the cops are coming?

Yes, we warned him.

Did he leave then?

I don't think he's stupid enough to stay there.

I'd better call him and make sure he's leaving or things will get nasty.

Listen, Mariachi, we already called him.

Besides, remember that he has two of our men

to take care of his personal security.

No.

It's best to call him up. Marcos is too crazy,

he'll probably stay there. He doesn't care about anything.

Do what you want, bro. We already told you, so it's up to you.

That place will be crawling with cops any minute now

and the lines must be tapped, so it's your own risk, Mariachi.

All right.

You're in time to come back.

All right, I'm coming back then.

Goodbye.

Okay, guys, we're coming back.

The party's over.

Everybody's been warned.

All right.

Is that information reliable?

Well done, general. Marcos Herber's arrest would be

the milestone of this administration.

I want to be the first one to know, okay?

Okay.

Get your hands off me! Fuck off!

Boss.

Pour, buddy.

- Hey, buddy. - Yes?

- Where are the bitches? - What do you mean?

Did you think this was going to be just a drinking party?

- Bring some fine bitches for my partners. - Yes, boss.

By the way, why haven't my partners arrived yet?

No idea, sir.

- Go find out. - Right away, sir.

- Go. - Kiko!

- Come here! - Yes, sir, I'm coming!

- How's everything? - We're fine, sir.

- How many security rings do we have? - We have two.

One is 20 miles away

and the other one is about three miles away in case of an emergency.

All right.

Stay alert, boy.

You're defending my interests.

Don't let me die.

Have a drink and have fun with the chicks.

- Yes, sir. - Go.

Kiko, he insists on getting the chicks. Where am I going to get them?

He'll start suspecting and the cops haven't arrived.

Relax. This place will be crawling with cops any minute now.

Go get some chicks for him.

We'll talk later, bro.

Have a drink. Bottoms up!

Corporal, how far is the ranch?

We can get there in about 15 minutes, major.

Has anyone reported anything?

This lady here says they called for her services,

and that of another ten girls'. - Anything else?

Some people reported noises coming from that ranch.

Good, very good.

- Hi, miss. - Hello, officer.

Major Aristides. I was informed you're going to El Palomar Ranch?

Yes.

I need your help.

Leave, boy, leave.

Hello?

Lulu?

Get three security rings ready.

Three.

Move, we don't have much time.

What happened? I requested ten girls.

- They're coming, don't worry. - Don't worry?

Look, this man is in need, go back and bring ten more chicks.

Quickly.

Relax, I'll get them.

You're welcome.

Thanks, honey.

Are you upset?

Do you really want me to go?

How can you think that, Patico?

I told my mom and I tell you again,

the most important thing in my life is you and the kids.

Well, you threatened me.

You said "go away" and other rude things.

Yes, I know I was a little rude, but...

I apologize, that was just a fit of anger,

I was just asking you if you wanted to keep living

with someone like me.

Someone you consider to be bad, evil.

GUARNE, ANTIOQUIA, FEBRUARY 4, 1987

Are you sure they're unarmed?

All I could see was that they were dancing, drinking, even getting high.

They were all partying.

Any bodyguards?

I saw just a few of them.

They were drinking and dancing too.

There were even young boys there.

Kids.

Did you see the owner of the house?

The owner...

They mentioned someone called the boss, but I couldn't identify him.

- Corporal? - Yes, sir?

Give me the map. I need your help.

This map here is supposed to be the map of the ranch.

I need you to verify if the entrance is correct, the pool, the kitchen.

Yes, the pool is right here.

Yes?

Hello, General Ulloa. Is it good news? Any arrest?

No, sir, we have no confirmation.

But everything indicates that Herber is there.

I'm your wife.

Tell me.

I'll tell you the truth.

And I hope you understand.

I don't have anything to do

with those vile murders.

I'm just a Colombian citizen who helplessly suffers

this absurd bloodshed that stains our country.

I'm asking you, Patico, not to let those perceptions

change your opinion of me.

I know, I admit and I'm aware that the businesses I do

with my cousin Gonzalo

can be questioned from a moral point of view.

But that doesn't give the right or the authorization to anyone

to call me a murderer

because I'm not a murderer.

I don't want us to split up.

I don't.

I love you.

It's just that this is too much.

Facing this hard life we're living.

It's so complicated.

You make it complicated.

- Why is it hard? - What do you mean, Pablo?

You don't have to face anything.

You should be grateful,

our life is blessed.

Great things have been happening to us.

So be grateful and enjoy yourself.

How can you say that?

You were waiting for them. Well, here they are.

Freeze!

Where is your boss? Where is he?

In the house.

Arrest them.

Good afternoon, officers.

Welcome.

We have no news yet, Mr. President. I'll let you know as soon as we get any.

Who are you?

Are you Marcos Herber?

Arrest him.

- You're making a mistake, colonel. - General.

- I'm not the man you're looking for. - Get him out.

- Get him out! - Colonel, listen to me!

- General. - I'm not the man you're looking for!

We have him. The information was correct.

We are taking him to the station.

Take him to Medellin and take his fingerprint, let me know

as soon as you get the results. - I don't think that's necessary.

but you give the orders, general. I'll let you know the results.

- What happened to the security? - Don Marcos, we can't talk here.

Answer me!

- I don't know, Don Marcos. - Weren't you a security expert?

- I didn't know the cops were coming. - The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

Quiet, gentlemen.

Major, you're making a mistake.

We can settle this. I'm not a criminal, honestly.

Major, I have a baby girl. Can you understand that?

Listen, major.

I offer you a billion pesos.

You'd be set up for life.

A billion for you and a billion for your friends. What do you say?

Lock him up.

Mr. President,

Marcos Herber is in the hands of the national police.

Good afternoon.

I'll be brief and to the point.

I inform not only the nation

but also the world

of an event that happened only a few hours ago.

In a ranch in Guarne, Antioquia,

national police units under General Ulloa's command,

caught the drug lord and member of the Medellin Cartel,

Marcos Herber.

This is proof of the government's commitment

to arrest all the self-proclaimed "extraditables,"

who with their murders

and sinister ways have tried to intimidate Colombian people.

Those drug lords should know that sooner or later they will all

be brought to justice.

That's all.

We need a profile of Marcos Herber since his beginnings as a criminal

until his arrest.

- Nicky? - Yes, sir, I'll take care of it.

And a thorough article about how this arrest can impact

the government and the country.

I think the legal editor should analyze carefully

what chances Herber has to be extradited.

Those chances are gone, the Supreme Court annulled

the extradition treaty with the U.S.

Marcos Herber will never be extradited.

I wouldn't say that.

Me neither, President De la Cruz during his administration

signed and approved that treaty.

That's why Herber is the only one who has an extradition order.

But back then the treaty was valid, not today.

I repeat, the extradition order is approved.

You think he can be extradited with a piece of paper

and not a valid treaty?

I don't know. That's why we should ask a legal editor to clear up our doubts.

Yes, I heard that several neighbors of Marcos Herber

reported that there were too many loud parties at Marcos's place,

that psychoactive drugs and narcotics were used there,

and that there were even minors involved. But that's not all.

The worst part is that they reported aberrant acts of homosexuality

among men.

My God!

Marcos turned out to be a real faggot.

Imagine if they had caught us at that party.

No, sir.

Better dead than arrested.

Anyway, we don't have to worry now.

We weren't caught.

We're here in the ranch chilling out.

Nothing happened to us.

The government must be celebrating big time his arrest, though.

Sure, Pedro, haven't you heard the way they announced it?

"Extraditable member of the Medellin Cartel was caught."

Give me a break, as if Marcos Herber were Al Capone.

Well, I guess Marcos Herber will have to be strong during his years in jail.

I don't even want to think what could happen if he talks.

That won't happen.

Marcos knows he has to keep his mouth shut.

As long as he stays in Colombia.

Don't give me that shit again, Pedro.

The extradition of Colombians to the U.S. is not in force, it won't happen.

Marcos will be prosecuted and sentenced in national territory,

which makes him completely harmless to us. Get that clear, for God's sake!

It doesn't make sense, Kiko, it doesn't add up. What happened?

I'm as surprised as you are, Don Marcos.

Look where we are.

Pablo Escobar told me you were a security expert.

What happened then?

I trusted the ring, Don Marcos.

What ring, man? What ring?

There wasn't a single shot when the cops arrived.

There were far too many cops, sir.

Not even the Wall of Jericho could have protected us.

If we had opened fire, we would be dead meat now.

Including you.

Thank God we're alive.

We're alive, thank God.

Thanks, bro.

I'm worried about us.

When will the boss send a lawyer?

Calm down, we just got here, make yourself comfortable.

How can you ask me that?

Hey.

Marcos, get ready, we're leaving.

Where to?

Don't make stupid questions, we're leaving.

You're not taking me to the U.S., are you?

You want me to tell you something?

The Extradition Treaty with Colombia is not currently in force.

So I have to be trialed here!

So, call my lawyer because I have the money to get out of here.

I won't even have to post one day's bail.

Get him out.

Didn't you hear me?

This is an injustice!

You can't take me to the U.S.!

You're violating my rights!

You have to respect my rights!

Mr. President, all the papers are in order and properly signed

by the previous president.

But they were signed when the treaty was in force.

But he can be extradited without the Supreme Court's approval.

Mr. President,

Marcos Herber's extradition, back then, was approved by the Supreme Court.

You wouldn't be violating the Law.

I would be making, to put it mildly,

a broad interpretation of the current rules and regulations.

But you have full power to make that decision.

Well, what if the press turns against us?

They'll support you, I guarantee it.

They would see it as a response to the murders committed

by the Medellin Cartel, to what happened to Mr. Chacon.

If you ask me, I'd abide by the law, Mr. President.

But it's your decision,

President.

The Supreme Court President is on the line,

he's the only one who can tell us if we'd be acting within the Law or not.

Let's see.

Hello?

So, tell me.

How did you find me in the ranch?

Don't say it was intel, okay?

I can see from miles away you lack intelligence, jackass!

I'm the president's trophy, ain't I?

But not for long, man.

You just wait and see.

It's settled then. From now on, slowly and under the radar.

Thanks for warning us, Pablo,

we'd be in jail now if it hadn't been for you.

Hey, Pablo, who was the snitch that told you about that party?

I'm not giving you any names.

I bet it was Colonel Pedregal, he's on your payroll.

The same guy who helped your men get in to talk to Crisanto.

You're right, Mariachi, it was him.

We should send him a bonus for his good deed,

if it wasn't for him, we'd be all in jail.

Don't worry about it, Mariachi, I'll send him the gift.

All right, gentlemen, that'll be all, let's get to work.

Wait.

I'd like to tell you something.

There's something good in this shit.

Like what, Mariachi?

He'll keep the government busy

while we cool off, right?

Right.

DEPARTMENT OF SECURITY, BOGOTA

Marcos Herber.

This is how I wanted to see you.

Face to face.

You know, general,

you're making a serious mistake with me.

You're ignoring Colombians' rights.

And my lawyers will take advantage of that.

Really? Which lawyers?

The ones here or the ones in the U.S.?

Dream on, I'm not going to the U.S.

My dream will become your worst nightmare.

You know, man,

I know exactly what you want.

And what's that?

To speak about Pablo Escobar and the people from Medellin.

You're wasting your time because I'm not a snitch.

We didn't waste our time with Crisanto Pérez.

You know, major,

let me tell you something,

you don't know how much power the Medellin Cartel has.

And that's serious.

No, Marcos,

you don't know how much power the president has.

Get him out!

What do you mean?

Where are you taking me?

What the fuck are you going to do to me?

Aren't you going to respect my rights?

Did you hear me, son of a bitch?

You were sold out, Herber.

He was extradited.

What did you say to him?

Nothing, general, I just said, "have a good trip."

You can hear their complaints.

Marcos Herber and Colombians in general

were taken aback by his quick extradition to the U.S.

Thanks, man.

- Hey. - Hey, cousin.

I need to talk to you.

- Can't we talk later? - No, it has to be now.

- I won't be long. - Guys, let's have a drink.

Thanks, cousin.

- What is it? - I'm terrified

by the way you're taking what happened to Marco's.

You don't look upset.

What do you mean, Patico? I am upset about what happened to Marcos.

What if that happens to one of my partners?

Why are you smirking?

You're having a good time? Let me see.

What smirk?

Have you been eating loquats?

Or smoking weed again?

Not again.

You're always telling me lies.

You've been smoking weed. I'm not dumb.

It's always the same, "No," "I've never done that."

Should I believe you?

I'm not denying it.

I just don't mess with your things.

I respect your space. Have I ever meddled in the way you run the house?

or choose your paintings and sculptures?

Never.

I'm asking you to do the same.

Stay out of my things, my businesses.

It's a matter of respect, Pato.

That way we'll have a happier and more peaceful life.

Okay?

President De la Cruz, with a strategic move,

gave the U.S. what they wanted.

Meanwhile, the police celebrate

the excellent job done by the intelligence agency,

which is considered to be the greatest achievement against drug trafficking.

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.