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

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

Mr. President, once again I would like to ask you the same thing I asked you

when you said we could have this interview.

Don't you feel that the public order situation got out of hand?

Absolutely not, the proof of this is that a few days ago

the consultation of the Liberal Party took place

and there it has been no inconvenience.

Mr. President, so far this year,

there have been 224 policemen killed in Medellín.

Well, Medellín is another case,

but we must admit there is extreme violence at this time in there

due to the Government's defensive action against the Medellín Cartel.

That same offensive is going on since last year but violence was not so wild.

The more we get closer to Escobar,

the more his people will intensify the battle.

Don't you think that since the negotiations with the Government

were ruined because of the kidnapping of Mr. Bedoya's son,

Escobar decided to attack once again,

but killing policemen instead of placing bombs?

Those negotiations you are talking were not so,

but the Government's response to Pablo Escobar's surrendering proposal.

Mr. President...

At present, the Medellín Cartel faces the Elite Force of the National Police,

it is only logical they want to escape and hide

and ultimately defend themselves, that's all.

Is that all?

Then I pass by the side of the deceased and walk to the back of the plane,

enter the bathroom, get the machine gun out of the bin, wait 30 seconds and...

Exactly, that's when the other people I have camouflaged

come out and neutralize the bodyguards.

Just like you did with Jason, right?

Do you really think my people left Jason alone?

It's not what I think Don Lucio. That was what really happened.

Look, Leonel, I know at your age one doesn't understand certain things,

but believe me I'm not going to leave you alone in that plane, son.

Look, Don Lucio, do you think I'm an idiot?

It's damn difficult to get weapons on the plane,

so, how are your people going to help me?

How are they going to get those weapons inside the plane?

Just like we did with the machine gun.

Look, nothing here is done at random, nothing is improvised.

I have to pay many people and move lots of strings

so that everything works out well.

Why didn't you tell us the truth?

Why didn't you tell us we were going to kill a presidential candidate

and not a businessman?

Because at the time it was better not to say anything,

but now you know so don't go on complaining

and let's review what you did wrong.

What do you mean what I did wrong, Don Lucio? I did what you asked me to.

You went right by the presidential candidate and didn't even look at him.

Don't you think his bodyguards were going to find normal

that someone in that plane went by him

and didn't even look at the presidential candidate?

Come on, let's go over it.

The attack of the Liberation Movement on the Palace of Justice five years ago

was evidently a mistake.

We wanted to bring the President to trial because we felt betrayed.

But we made the wrong decisions.

And if I could go back in time, I would act differently.

Commander, don't you fear for your life

after everything that is happening with the left-wing candidates?

Aren't you afraid?

My dream of giving Colombia some peace

and making it possible for its citizens to live better and more equitably

takes away any hint of fear.

Thank you very much, everyone.

Sorry but we must leave right away. Good day.

So, who are these policemen?

The reinforcements sent from Bogotá for the Elite Group.

I think they are for the cemetery instead.

Welcome to Medellín. We know you are here

not only because you are qualified to be a part of the Elite Group,

but also because you had the readiness and willingness to join us

even though you know the danger we are in.

Congratulations and I hope that your support will allow us

to meet our target in this city

which, as you well know, is to dismantle the Medellín Cartel.

Colonel!

Attention personnel, to the right. Forward, march!

So then, Pablo, are we going to go on doing the same thing?

Yes, Pedro, the same thing.

Mr. Santorini was very clear with us when referring to this issue.

The voting for President will also include the voting to change the Constitution.

Exactly, from now on the only thing we have to do is to wait patiently.

But are we sure that's going to happen?

Well, Pedro, brother...

You must realize that this is a proposal being promoted within the Government.

Ordinary people are interested and would like a change in the Constitution.

That's why I'm telling you that Santorini said that's practically a fact.

So then why don't we go into hiding again,

leave the cops in peace and get away from so many people who are after us?

Let Gaviria win, let the Constitution be renewed

and then we can put pressure to prohibit the extradition of Colombians.

And meanwhile the police can find us? Fuck it, Pedro! Don't be so stupid!

And do you really believe that Colonel Pabón is going to keep still

while we kill 1,000 cops?

Look, Pablo, cops are like bandits, they are the result of poverty.

The only difference is that cops are on the Government's side

and bandits are on our side,

but many of them are going to continue to arrive like the ones who just came.

You know something, Pedro? I think you are right.

- Chili? - Sir.

Look... let's stop fucking around once and for all,

especially you, Chili, who are the daddy of all bandits.

Starting right now there will be a reward of 100,000 dollars in cash

for whoever brings me the head of Colonel Martin Pabón

and I hope you'll be the one to cut his head off so you can get the money.

Oh, boss! 100,000 dollars? Yes, of course, sir.

And maybe you can invite us to have a drink, kid.

Dad, thanks very much for letting me stay here with you all.

Don't thank me for anything, son, because I know I will end up repenting.

And from now on I am your colonel.

As you say, Colonel.

Don't pay attention to him, Lieutenant,

the Colonel will always see you like his son,

so just face the consequences of being in this unit

and try to be the best among your buddies.

You can be sure that I will, Major.

Let's get to work, that's why we are here.

As far as I know,

we have already done some tracking work which has led us to a port.

Obviously as I told you that's with key words, key words, like...

Yes, like "boss", "sir", "Pablo", "Escobar" and so on, right?

Exactly, Major, so then while we get US help,

what I propose is to investigate with the airwaves and with interceptions.

Seriously?

Yes, we are expecting some equipment that the DEA is going to help us with.

That equipment will help us intercept calls between them,

and with the radio waves investigation

we could possibly find the whereabouts of all those criminals.

We have implemented systems that are functioning very well at present.

Why don't we do something?

Let's wait for the equipment from the gringos

and then we can make the changes. - Yes, yes... Colonel, Major,

this is not a change in methodology but of goal, right?

Because if we do this investigation

and work it with words like for instance "give way to", "trigger", "knock-off",

and do this with the airwaves, then we'll have a better investigation.

Hey, we have to talk.

Sure, just tell me where and when and I'll be there.

Two hours from now at Sabaneta Park.

Okay, pal, see you then Chili.

- Are you an idiot or what?! - Chili?

We knew it was one of the important guys but we didn't know which one.

How can you call me by my name?

Or do you want me to call you by your name and surname officer?

Sorry, no problem, cool it.

Two hours, not even one minute more! That asshole...

Officer? He's speaking with a cop.

Damn fucking hard to fight this way, Colonel.

Martin, do we have the exact location of that call?

No, Colonel. For that we need help from the North-Americans.

Now if these guys continue to use this frequency

we will very likely to track them.

Wait a minute.

We know they are going to meet in two hours at the Sabaneta square.

Aguirre, lightening operation!

- Yes, Colonel. - Close by to the radio.

Quickly, get me General Ulloa!

Commander, thank you very much for this interview. May I kiss you?

- Could I have a photograph please? - Yes.

Thank you very much.

- Do you have a minute? - Of course.

Your wife has been calling all morning.

Do you want me to tell the secretary to call her for you?

No, not yet.

Diego, I know this campaign is very important for you,

but your family, your wife and kids also are.

Yes, I know. Why do you think I'm writing to Nydia?

A letter?

Talking on the telephone takes away all the romanticism of a relationship.

This must work

since in our parents' generation there were so few divorces, right?

Yes, I guess you're right.

Since you were small not only were you a naughty child but also a flirt, right?

No, not a flirt, I'm a romantic.

All right, romantic. Let me know when you get off the plane,

so I can tell you about your new agenda, okay?

- What do you mean? My new agenda? - Yes.

Aren't we going to Barranquilla tomorrow?

Yes, but there have been some changes. I'll tell you later,

please give my sister-in-law and the children all my love.

What do you mean a change of plans and why? Oh, no, man, this can't be.

Well, anyhow the plan continues until the trip is a reality. Yes, sir.

We can't do the job tomorrow. We have to stay here a few more days.

What happened?

Problems, but don't you worry. Your day will come.

What has happened with Jason's lawyers?

For God's sake! What's your fucking problem with Jason?

Are you two gay? I already have two lawyers working on that!

Turn the radio off, man!

Can't you see that I have to work out a plan I've been working on for weeks?

But, Don Lucio, I've been locked in here for days,

I can't watch television, I can't listen to music, I can't look out the window.

This is damn boring.

After this musical pause, we will come back with more news

regarding the homicide of presidential candidate, Bernardo Jaramillo.

A few minutes ago, the hitman who ended the life of the politician,

Jason Buitrago,

was transferred to a correctional facility

where he will remain until everything is clarified.

They are taking him to Medellín, this guy Jason is really lucky, man!

Yes, man,

I didn't want to tell you anything

because I need you to focus on this operation.

But, Don Lucio, that's really some news,

because they are taking him to the juvenile correctional facility

and we have been there at least 80 times, man.

He's going to feel at home in there.

That's why I tried to have him go there

so that finally you will stop fucking and bothering me with Jason!

Hey, wait a minute, Don Lucio.

I'm very worried, I'm no longer 18 years old, I can go to jail.

But, Leonel, man, nobody is going to capture you.

No, Don Lucio, that's what you say,

but what if the pathways are full of cops, how can I escape?

Look, brother, I've told you many times

that the fact that you don't know all the details of an operation

does not mean it is not well planned. Trust me.

I told you everything would work out fine with Jason,

I'm going to take care of him. And how are things right now?

So then, you concentrate on what you have to do and I'll take care of the rest.

Cool it, man, I'll take care of you.

Scatter! Scatter!

Mingle with people, and don't make it look like we are waiting for someone.

Colonel, we are only a few blocks away from the main square of Sabaneta,

ready to capture the bandit and also the traitor. We'll wait for instructions.

Aguirre, for now keep a safe distance. Two hours have not yet gone by.

That's the idea, Colonel.

Let's give them time to get there,

then we will close the four exits on them. Understood?

- Is everything all right? - Yes, fine.

Come on, walk.

Walk where?

Don't be so shy, man, come on.

Are you here with Chili, or what?

- You know what? Take me there. - Don't be asking.

Here we continue to intercept calls.

If there's anything new, we will immediately let you know. Over.

Boss, to tell you that a fly fell in the soup...

There they are, Colonel, there they are.

Bark.

It's a group of around eight cops, they are three blocks away from the square.

They look very suspicious, boss.

And what are you waiting for, man?

Eight by eight is 64, kid. Go on, get them. Get them!

Aguirre, abort the mission immediately, leave! I repeat, leave right away!

But why, Colonel, what happened?

The bandits know where you are,

Chili has given the order to attack you, leave immediately!

Okay. Come on, move it, move it! We have to leave this place!

Move it boys, come on, hurry, hurry! Let's go, let's go!

Here they come, let's go, let's go, let's go. Start, start, please start!

Look at the direction, ask for reinforcements. Move!

Aguirre, please report! Aguirre, report to the plant!

Colonel, we are in the middle of a shooting!

I can see alias Vulture and alias Crust!

They are leaving, Colonel, they are leaving!

We have one man down.

Colonel, please send an ambulance!

Stay with me, don't die! Stay with me, stay with me.

Are you going to go on killing policemen?

I ask you the same question, Miguel, are you going to keep killing politicians?

Pablo, don't get things mixed up.

That little story of the white shirt and legitimacy is pure shit.

They are guerrilla, period.

Come on, Miguel. Do you think I'm an asshole? You are obsessed with that.

For you anyone who has leftist ideas is already a guerrilla or a terrorist.

He was only a politician with leftist ideas and thoughts. That was all.

Pablo, I'm going to ask you a favor,

I don't question your actions, so don't question mine.

I'm not questioning your actions, sir.

I'm only asking you a question which is very important for me.

Once again, are you going to keep killing politicians?

Well then, I also ask you, are you going to go on killing cops?

Of course, my war continues, but let me make it clear.

My war is neither against the cops nor the National Police.

- It is against the National Government. - Well, mine is also.

Well, I have no problem with that. You can kill all the politicians you want.

The only favor I'm asking you is to be decent enough to come out

and face the media and admit your dead. That's all.

- Well then, and do you admit yours? - But of course I do.

Do you think anyone in Medellín doubts I'm the one who ordered to kill cops?

Do you think they suspect of anyone else? It's me.

And since you weren't capable of facing it and keep silent,

the Government took the opportunity to blame me for all those dead persons.

That is the Government's new strategy and that has fucked me up,

so then, admit it!

Until I'm finished with those guerrillas hidden behind politicians

and moving in shielded cars to protect themselves from us

instead of us being the ones who should protect ourselves from them,

I'll scream to everyone that I was the one who killed all those bastards.

Don't forget they killed my father.

Miguel, I understand you. But listen to me:

you cannot afford justifying a war of this magnitude as personal.

You must overcome the issue of your father.

Tell me: would you forgive them? Would you?

We'll be talking, Pablo.

It's time.

This is incredible, really incredible.

This is quite an asshole.

- All right, kid, why all the waiting? - I'm telling you to wait there.

Look at him, just like any crooked cop, you asshole.

Look, I'm not just any cop, I'm doing business with Chili, you understand?

Business with Chili? You smell like a cop, you stink like cop.

Keep still. Here he comes.

So what's new, man?

We were going to meet at the park peacefully, not like this, huh?

Look, Pineda,

you are in no position to come here with conditions, brother.

You only have to obey orders, right, bro?

And if we had to meet here it's because of your colonel.

Look, man, I left my house just like I told you

and if they are following you and something happens, it's your fault.

Did you hear that, Chili? Don't you think they could have followed you, asshole?

If we are going to do something just tell me, brother,

because I can't go on risking, you understand?

You're talking like a bandit and all that. Are you playing your role?

It's simple, Pineda.

You have to kill another colonel.

Hello?

This is Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria speaking

with identity card No. 8345786

of the city of Envigado.

I don't talk to terrorists and assassins!

I don't either, but in this case I am going to make an exception.

I'm calling to give you important information

to see if you once and for all will stop coming to the media to say falsehoods,

which are by no means based on real facts.

The Presidential candidate Mr. Diego Pizano is going to be murdered.

What did you say?

A group of paramilitaries from Cordoba and Uraba

are already in Bogotá ready to murder the candidate.

Tell him to be very careful

and please take into account who is telling you all this

so next time you'll stop being such a stupid ass.

I don't need anybody blaming me for the death of someone else.

I claim my own dead.

Let's go, Marino.

Today they nearly killed another one of my men.

Fortunately, they called me to say he is out of danger.

Thank God! What a terrible situation there is in Medellín!

But, honey, we knew that from the moment I accepted this transfer.

And Martin?

He's fine. He's a very good boy and is working.

His joining the Elite has been very good and it is going to be even better

when the equipment from the US gets here.

I'm so glad to hear everything is coming along so well between you two.

Honey, I miss you very much.

And I miss you too, darling.

But when are you going to have some free time to come to Bogotá?

It could be for a weekend, honey.

Don't you think I want to see you and my kids?

But...

It's damn difficult to get out of here knowing we are infiltrated.

Darling, please take care. Take care of yourself, okay?

If they are paying for each dead cop,

Aguirre and you must be on the list, right?

What is wrong with you, Javier?

What is wrong? Nothing is wrong.

Come on, honey, maybe you can lie to others but you can't lie to me.

I know something is wrong with you.

Nothing, Isabel, nothing is wrong. Work problems. That's all.

Really? Work problems with whom?

With the police or with those friends of yours?

Come on. Are you going to start with the same constant nagging?

No, this is no nagging, I know you very well.

When you are this way, it's because something is happening.

It was this way with Colonel Quintana, but at the time it was very different,

because you were afraid, they had threatened you.

But now it seems you're not afraid of anything, nothing affects you.

Is your relationship with those guys a habit now?

Let me tell you something: you take care

because, if you don't stop this situation now, it's going to get out of hand.

Now don't come and question me about this, Isabel, huh?

Who was the one who stopped me from speaking with General Ulloa? Who?

It was you, right? Or have you forgotten that?

General, your information does not surprise me.

There is a declared war against the left-wing in this country.

But not only against the left, Candidate,

but against the Government, against the institutions in general,

just like when you declared war to the justice by taking the palace.

With all due respect, General,

those are exactly the words that cause hatred in this country.

We must really learn to respect and forgive one another.

Yes, of course I agree with you, that's why I'm here, Candidate,

to talk about your security, about the information we have.

And what should I do, General?

Do you want me to be locked in when I'm campaigning?

No, of course not. I simply suggest that you take care of yourself.

You are taking care of me, I have 15 of your agents protecting me.

Or do you think I need more?

Look here, Diego, you are right.

And that's why it seems useless for me to tell you something you already know.

Excuse me.

General, please don't misinterpret me. Sit down.

I promise you I will do everything I can to take care,

but you have to do something also.

And what do you mean by that?

So far they only talk about persecutions against Escobar and the Medellín Cartel.

When are going to focus your efforts on Miguel Moreno,

on the paramilitaries of Cordoba and Uraba?

They are the ones who have my life at risk

and until you do something my situation will not change.

Exactly, General.

I did what I had to do and I warned you.

Excuse me.

Your parents are rolling over in their graves.

Did you know who that man was?

At the beginning I didn't know why I was there. They misled me.

Misled you? Fooled you, Jason?

Have you told everything to the police?

Come over here, sit down.

Look, son, you are still a boy and that's why they fooled you.

You must tell the police everything you know, son,

so you won't have problems later on.

Don't worry, Grandma, I am a minor, I'll be out of here in no time.

And Leonel? Leonel...

His parents ask me all the time: Where is Leonel?

Tell Leonel's parents that he's very intelligent, he knows how to handle this.

He won't let himself be misled like they did with me.

What?

Just what you heard, Don Lucio, I am not going to kill anybody.

Do you really think I have all the time in the world to be here sitting with you?

Don Lucio, I'm still very young,

I'm only 18 years old and I don't want to spend the rest of my life in jail.

Let's see, Leonel, I think this confinement is hurting you.

I already told you I will be with you all the way, I swear.

That's just bullshit, brother. Listen, I'm leaving for Medellín.

Okay, go to Medellín.

But I can assure you one thing, when you get home you will find a cemetery.

Look at me: I am a paramilitary commander

of a group that has killed more than 500 guerrillas in five departments.

Do you really think that my ass will shiver to kill two old guys,

three brothers and two canaries?

But, Don Lucio, put yourself in my shoes.

You are asking me to do a suicide mission, just like Jason's was.

They are going to kill me.

I've already told you everything is calculated.

You will be protected on the plane

and when it lands you will have all the time in the world to escape.

I want to ask you a favor, man. Leave my family out of this.

You are the one who got them into this.

The only thing you have to do is to fulfill your mission, period!

So then, Pabón, when is it that you're going to find Escobar,

so that we can go back to our land?

Ramírez, we have to wait for them to make a call

and then I think we will catch them.

- Are you sure? - I am sure, man.

- All right, have a good night's sleep. - Same.

COMMANDER'S QUARTERS

- Major, good evening. - Hello.

And what are you doing around here at this time, Officer?

Well, Major, I was looking for an officer of the Elite Group

but everybody seems to be sleeping.

Yes. You don't you sleep here at the school?

No, I'll be going home. Excuse me, Major, good night.

So then, honey, you are really quite shameless.

I come all the way here just to see you and you don't even pay me attention.

How terrible, I feel like a mushroom here all alone.

No, Patty, don't say those things.

You know I always like to go to bed late.

Are you smoking?

Yes.

How is that gastritis going?

Not too well. I'm feeling screwed up.

Of course, darling, with all that stress.

And I thought we were going to be fine in December, to have a nice time and all.

And look, one problem after another.

That was the idea, but we have to be a little more patient.

Shortly we are going to be together, in peace,

sharing with the family, but...

we have a little more to go.

More to go?

The thing is that I'm in a hell of a problem, because...

I've completely lost trust in men, not only in politicians.

I'm talking of absolutely all human beings.

I don't trust anyone.

So then I start to think...

And the only way I find out of this war

is that they guarantee to me the non-extradition to the United States.

But not with false decrees which are what the Government wants,

but seriously, under oath, in writing,

with a rule in the Constitution, get it?

Yes, I understand, but that seems to be quite complicated.

Come in.

Colonel, good day.

So Aguirre?

Colonel, sorry for disturbing you so early in the morning.

Is something wrong? Tell me.

No, it's only that I have a suspicion

concerning the officer who is a traitor and I want to discuss it with you.

Javier! Javier!

It's 6:20 you are late for work. Hurry up!

Oh, shit.

Shit? That's what happens for getting home so late, doing God knows what.

Will you please tell me why you got in so late last night?

Javier!

Ligia, stop worrying, we are doing everything we can to protect Diego.

Yes, I know that, I know, Marcos.

So?

Nothing. Women's things.

- Women's things. - Good morning.

Commander, good morning. Are you ready to travel to your hometown?

I've been in Bogotá and in the mountains for so many years

that I myself don't even believe I'm from Cartagena.

- Why are you laughing, sister? - No, it's nothing.

- You look depressed. - No.

Shall we plan what we have to do on our tour through the Coast?

If we have time, I would like to fulfill a pending commitment.

- All right. - Let's go.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Please take me to the airport. - Sure.

Perfect, we shall proceed immediately.

We have Chili's location, let's go.

You heard, gentlemen, embark by the left!

- Tell me, tell me. - So what's new, cousin?

What? Don't tell me you already did the job but I haven't seen the news?

Or what? Do you have some other information?

I'm calling to tell you that the Elite is on its way to capture you.

That's him.

Mireya!

Mireya!

What happened?

Calm down, pack everything you can, we have to leave right away, come on.

- Oh no, I have to... - Come on, come.

- But, honey, what has happened? - We have to leave.

No, don't fuck with me.

Come on, stand up, calm down, cool.

Things got hot and we have to leave this place immediately, okay?

So pay attention and pack quickly, come on, hurry up.

Nice to see you guys, come in, come in.

Being here has been very good for you. You look nice and chubby.

Yes, more or less, but you continue to be so skinny, as always, right?

Come over here, Peluche!

Gonzalo, come over here!

We have visitors, the brothers Motoa are here! Come say hello.

My goodness! So what's new, Julio?

Peluche. Nice to see you, man.

Pedro, how are you?

Sit down please, Pedro.

Germán, here is your whiskey and the aguardiente is for us, Pedro.

- Guess who made the snacks? - Who?

- Who could it be? - Peluche.

Look at my hands. I have blisters on them from making tortillas.

Don't tell me that our beloved Medellín is not absolutely delightful,

without so many "avocados" after your ass, man!

That green color that was taken away from the city.

With so many hungry young boys willing to earn some dollars.

Nobody shows up around here.

Okay, guys, cheers!

So then? To whom do we owe the honor of this pleasant visit?

Well, Pablo, to tell you the truth,

we have never agreed with that cop killing you started when we came back.

Pedro, man, you have never agreed with any of my military decisions, right?

But nevertheless we continue to be partners. Right, Gonzalo?

And we will continue to be partners. Be sure about that.

But we would like to find another solution, some other way out.

What do you mean some other way out?

Look, Pablo, you are killing so many cops...

Yes.

Miguel Moreno has an ongoing war with all presidential candidates...

And there we are in the middle.

And the worst part of it is that they blame everything on the Medellín Cartel.

Pedro, wait a minute. I don't quite understand.

On the one hand, you tell me you want to carry on being friends and partners.

But, on the other hand, you tell me that you don't agree with me

and you don't want to support neither me nor my friend Miguel.

I don't understand what you mean.

It's very simple. Germán, Julio and I have been thinking about this

and we have decided that we don't want to wait until the new Constitution.

We want the benefit of a negotiated solution with the Government.

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.