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

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

They must be somewhere, find them.

JANUARY 25, 1991

Help! Help! They're coming, they're coming!

Help!

Colonel Fernández, we haven't found them,

but we're still looking. This way.

Here! Here! Over here!

Come on.

Mrs. Diana is wounded. Over here.

How many were there?

I don't know, I think there were five of them.

The important thing now is Mrs. Diana's health.

Don't worry, Mrs. Diana, I'm here with you. Can you hear me?

He's a son of a bitch kidnapper! A heartless bastard, inhuman scum!

Do you know what you're saying?

Confirm that information and call me back.

Get me Alberto Villamizar.

When was she released?

Does her family already know?

That's what Alberto Villamizar told me, I don't know anything else.

This is the first news of Diana being rescued in Medellín.

But how is she?

Why did they do this rescue operation without notifying us?

President Gaviria said he would consult with us.

Yes, I know there is also good news, but...

Wait a minute. The other phone is ringing. It could be Diana.

Hello?

Good afternoon, Mr. President.

Mrs. Nidia, I have news concerning Diana.

Unfortunately, it's not good news.

Nidia?

What did the President say?

Nidia, please, say something. Hello?

No! I just can't believe this!

Your correspondent had the news wrong.

I can imagine the President's and Mrs. Nidia's grief.

This is awful news...

For all those involved, including The Extraditable,

also for us, Mr. Santana.

If Pablo Escobar hasn't done what he intended,

I imagine he's planning something worse.

With the presence of several former Colombian presidents, their families,

Government and legislation authorities, law enforcement officials,

several journalists and newscast colleagues,

a vigil was held today in memory of Diana Turbay,

kidnapped by The Extraditable nearly five months ago.

She was killed in cross fire between her kidnappers and the police.

With Diana's death and the release of Ronald Palacios,

there are still four hostages: Maruja Pachón, Berenice Villamizar,

Fernan Santana and Carmiña Bedoya, held by The Extraditable,

to whom, in the hope they are listening to this,

we are sending this message of reassurance and solidarity.

Our microphones are at the disposal of their relatives,

whenever they wish. Hope and strength. Good night.

This can't be happening, Earring.

The public sees us as idiots.

Well boss, the fact is that... How can I explain it?

Don't explain anything!

The order was precise: if the police or military interfered,

all of the hostages would be shot!

Explain why this didn't happen!

Boss, I really don't know, I haven't been able to contact them.

How could you have lost contact with the hostages?

They could have escaped and we wouldn't even know it!

Find a way to get through to them!

Yes, whatever you say, Don Pablo. For some time now--

I need you to reinforce security in those houses.

- This can't happen to us again! - I'll take care of that right now, sir.

Vulture, what's new?

You don't know what happened with the dead woman?

Did she come back to life? Was that it?

Boss, I still don't understand

why that old hag hasn't come up in the news yet. It's very odd.

I swear by the Virgin Mary, by the blessed mother,

that I killed that woman. I did.

I don't understand why you don't believe me.

If I find out you're lying, Vulture, you'll find out what holy rage is!

- You hear me? - Yes!

You shut up. Don't be such a fink.

- Quiet. - Shut up.

What were you going to say?

Well, boss, let me tell you what I think is going on.

You see, there is a man called Armando

who works with the Chuscos' group,

and he's been missing for a few days now.

Just so happens that Armando is a good friend of Poncho's

who happened to be with him

in the operation to kidnap Diana Turbay and her team.

- I see. - But that's not all boss.

It turns out that Armando owes 15 million pesos to Poncho

and he appeared recently in the neighborhood

asking everyone for money, including his own grandmother.

And, boss, he's missing.

He was the guy who sold out the Chuscos to the police.

I agree with him, boss. It makes sense.

Boss, we have no more hostages in Medellín,

those we have in Bogotá are in our hideouts.

It's impossible for the Chuscos to know the location of those houses,

because Armando was only involved

in Diana Turbay's kidnapping operation.

What is that Armando guy's last name?

- Where to? - Wherever you feel like going, Pantoja.

Didn't you want me to set you free?

Yes, but that was before Mrs. Diana was killed. There's no point now.

We haven't killed anyone. She was killed by those outlaws.

What about protection for me?

Protection? I'm only complying with your wishes, Pantoja.

You said you wanted to be free and that's what I'm doing. What else?

Coronel, out there on the streets, everyone must be suspicious.

I mean, the Chuscos had many people behind them

- and they knew I owed them money. - Do you want me to lend it to you?

If I go out in the open, they'll kill me, sir.

What do you mean? You yourself told me you still had two hands,

that you were able to defend yourself. Get on.

Come on man, that's not what we agreed to.

I haven't made any deals with you, Pantoja.

I don't make deals with criminals. Get out.

Daniel, excuse me for calling at this hour,

especially on a day as difficult as this.

I just wanted you to know that The Extraditable

have just left a communiqué here at the newspaper offices.

I'm happy to hear that. What does it say?

"The Extraditable wants to inform public opinion

that the operations that led to the death of journalist Diana Turbay

were the result of the reckless actions of the criminal police

who kidnapped and tortured one of our members

to force him to reveal the exact location of her confinement."

"Likewise, we confirm that this group ordered the execution

of their hostage Carmiña Bedoya."

"The order was given two days ago in the city of Bogotá,

and we still don't understand why the criminal police

have been so irresponsible to have failed reporting having her body."

We have been left isolated because they have killed her.

I know they killed her.

Come on, Maruja, please, lower your voice, don't say those things.

And you know it too, Berenice. You just don't want to accept it.

But if that eases your mind...

Have you been taking all your medicine as prescribed?

That's why they took out the TV and the radio,

as soon as they took her away,

because they didn't want us to hear it through the news.

Lower your voice.

You're getting me nervous with all those things you're saying, Maruja,

please keep quiet.

Pasta and rice.

Why did you take out the radio and the TV?

You killed Carmiña, didn't you? You killed her.

What is wrong with you?

My chest hurts, my chest hurts!

It can be heart burn or a heart attack.

What happened? What happened?

I don't know.

Come on, help me!

Help me, we have to get him out of here, quickly!

Goodness, he's so heavy.

Come on, Pablo, listen to me. Through decree 303 of 1991,

the Government offers benefits to those who want to surrender to justice,

and guarantees, without exception, their non-extradition to the USA.

That is a clear message for you, man. What do you think?

No, I'm not interested.

If you want to go and accompany your brothers, you're free to do so,

but I have no problem.

But Pablo, for God's sake, this is a unique opportunity.

Look, man, "... without any exceptions, your non-extradition

to the United States for confessed or not confessed crimes,

if you give yourself in before the submission date."

- What more can you ask for? - Well, I do ask for more.

Look, Germán, it's easy for the Government to invent any crime,

once we've surrendered,

and they can extradite us the next day to the United States.

Besides, I'd like to ask you something.

Do you believe those gringos are going to allow this humiliation

and admit they are dealing with us?

Forget it, Germán. That's not going to happen.

And something even more serious, and more involved,

what if the next President of the country

is financed with drug-trafficking money filtered by the Cali cartel?

We would be giving them

the excuse to do just that, Germán. Don't be so naïve, idiot. Forget it.

That decree does not exist, as far as I'm concerned.

Well then, Pablo, what do you want?

The Government isn't going to give us more.

We must take advantage of this.

I'm not asking the Government for anything,

what I'm saying is that it's a stupid, ridiculous decree.

Please understand we have to be on the safe side,

and we must go for a constitutional, political change.

We already got them to meet for the referendum

and now we have to wait for them to vote in our favor.

The day the Constitution provides the non-extradition of Colombians

to the United States, is the day I will gladly surrender. Do you understand?

That would be something important that would help us.

Meanwhile, I will continue to struggle, killing or kidnapping whoever I have to,

doing whatever I have to do.

Don't let them fool you. Study and learn.

Please, Mireya. You can't let me die. I need your help.

What did you do to have to hide?

No, nothing, nothing.

Do you think I'm an idiot?

These here are not milk teeth, kid. No, no.

Do you remember that last time I was looking around for a way

to get money for Poncho from the Chuscos?

Well, that guy died and people think I haven't paid him,

- but I did pay him. Understand? - And that's why they want to kill you?

Yes. The worst part is, after those 15 million,

I won't have a cent, Mireya. That's why I'm asking for a few more days,

15 more at the most. - 15 million, 15 days.

You're really something. What did you do? Earring is looking for you.

Pablo Escobar's people are looking for me?

Now I'm really screwed. I'm screwed.

I can help you. Those guys would do anything for Chili.

Really, Mireya?

Do you really believe you can put in a good word for me with Earring?

- Look, I swear it wasn't my fault. - But you must tell me the truth.

Open the door, I ordered home service.

Well, hello, kid. What's new?

- Is someone bothering you, doll? - No, everything is fine.

Earring sends his regards.

You know what? Come on, we have to talk.

Everything is fine, buddies.

Go on, honey, they just want to talk. Go ahead.

Look, let's talk here, okay?

Come on man, Armando, the little crooked guy.

I present Armando, the little crooked guy.

You can't imagine all the parties I've been going to for Chili, Mireya.

What a couple of fools.

Shut up.

So then what's new, attorney?

Don Pablo.

What were you thinking, Mr. Patarroyo?

That I was going to just forget that you left us waiting,

when you resigned and left behind all the work you had done?

No, Don Pablo, how can you think such a thing? You know I always...

No, don't give me your stupid excuses,

because this problem between us is going to be solved right now.

You can relax because nothing will happen to you,

but listen to me very carefully.

The National Government is finally showing signs of willingness

to negotiate with us and to try to resolve this conflict

and our differences concerning the issuance of that famous decree.

I want you to know that we are willing to attend the call of the Government.

I believe that's very wise, Don Pablo.

That's precisely why we have to hire an attorney, a damn good one,

just like you, who can also help us carry messages

to and from the National Government.

Look, sir, I really appreciate this,

but please understand that if I resigned the last time

it was because I didn't want to be in the middle of such a relationship

like the one you have with the Government.

So, what?

I really appreciate your offer, but no, Don Pablo.

Are you aware the group The Extraditable

is going to release one of the hostages they have kidnapped?

And if I'm here once again it's because I really care for my country.

We understand, counsel, and we thank you.

It's been weeks since the last time we had news from The Extraditable.

And surely you will like the news I have for you today.

But please talk.

Why did they say they were only going to release one of the hostages?

What's going to happen with the rest? When are they going to release them?

You better calm down. This is only the beginning, okay?

And do we know who it is they're going to release?

Yes, Mr. Santana, but I'm sorry to say it's not Fernan.

But, Mr. Patarroyo, we cannot go on this way. The decree is there,

and we can't offer them anything else. Why won't they surrender?

What they say is the abuses by the police in the city of Medellín continue,

and until they stop they will not give in.

I told you so. I told you they were going to look for another excuse

and that the decree would not be good enough.

Who's the next one? Maruja? My sister?

This is incredible.

Before we were the only ones who knew Carmiña was alive,

when everybody thought she was dead.

And now we are the only ones who don't know if she's alive.

How is Memin?

Not great, the heart attack was so severe that it killed him.

Really?

Yeah, your new guards will arrive tonight.

What do you mean? Who are you supposed to be?

I'm the owner of this ranch.

And don't ask so many questions because I might talk too much.

Why don't you bring back the TV and the radio? We really miss them.

- I bring some news. - From Carmiña?

She is very well and sends you her regards.

I don't believe a word of that.

The other thing is that they are going to release you.

- Me? - Yes.

- Really? Seriously? - Yes, yes.

And Maruja?

I have no idea, but don't raise your hopes,

because I still don't know when it's going to be.

I'm so sorry, Maruja.

I know, I know, don't worry.

I'm very happy for you.

I know, Maruja.

Mole, please do me a big favor. Give this money to Mireya

and tell her it's in appreciation for what she did for us.

Yes, sir.

Tell her I'll be going to visit her.

Marino, I need you to get something to wear to go to Bogotá.

Whatever you say, sir.

You are going to be a part of a historical event

that is taking place at this time in the capital of the republic.

You are going to contribute by giving a little help

to the National Constituent Assembly, exerting a little pressure

of all the honorable Constituents for them to do what's right.

- In other words, dough or bullets? - Exactly, dough or bullets.

- Earring. - Yes, sir.

Pay attention, tomorrow you get up early and you release the lady.

- Yes, sir. - And I'm going to tell you why.

Because there is nothing more precious and beautiful

than the freedom of the human being.

- Whatever you say, Don Pablo. - Get going.

Alejo, help me bring the horse.

I'm going to put the base here, next to the saddles,

so that it will be captured by the cameras. What do you think?

Pascual, you don't seem to be happy with the news.

I am very happy, Alejo. You can't imagine how much.

But there's never complete happiness, and we still have to get Maruja back.

That we will do, just wait and see.

Berenice's release is the first step, a big first step,

now they only have to release Maruja and Fernan and that's it...

Don't you think that for Escobar it's the same to have two hostages or three

and he's only trying to make us happy?

I'll go get the screwdriver.

Go on, Berenice, blow those candles.

Why should she blow? It's not her birthday.

Don't tell me you're going to sing Happy Birthday to her!

This is farewell, Mrs. Maruja. That's why we have to celebrate.

Join me, okay? Let's blow together.

No, you blow them.

Alright?

Very well, very well.

I'll slice the cake.

I'll accompany you, dear.

I would have liked to give you champagne, but we don't have any.

This is the last straw, our jailers celebrating,

because they no longer have to take care of her.

This torture will end for me, Maruja,

but I'm sure that you will also be leaving very soon.

How do I look?

You look fine.

Don't lie to me, Maruja. We've been confined here for three months.

Shall I put some makeup on, comb my hair? What should I do?

No, don't put makeup on, are you going to show the journalists

to see you as if you were on vacation and not on a terrible kidnapping?

Show them the truth, Berenice, show them...

I don't want them to see me like this. At least help me do my hair, will you?

Okay, let me fix you up, give me the comb.

Here it is.

You even have pretty hair.

Even though food here is pasta and rice.

- Which one of you two is Berenice? - And who are you?

I guess you are Maruja, always angry. Come.

Wait a minute, okay?

Please tell Alberto and the boys that I love them very much, okay?

And remember the other thing.

I love you very, very much.

- Okay, come on. Let's go. - Wait a second.

We'll be seeing you very soon. May God bless you.

Come on. Or do you want to stay here?

- No, I'm coming. - Hurry up.

- Take care of yourself, go. - Hurry up, hurry up.

Listen to what I have to say because I won't repeat this:

if they ask you how long the journey was from here to Bogotá

you say it was three hours, that you were never with Carmiña

and that you don't know where you were, understand?

Yes, relax, don't worry.

You know very well what could happen to your sister in law,

if the police try to rescue her, because you've given them some hints.

Relax, I already told you not to worry.

Okay, as soon as you get out of the car count to 30, take off the hood,

take the first taxi you can get, and go home.

Here you have five thousand pesos. Get out, hurry up, get out.

Taxi.

Taxi.

Thank you, blessed Lord, thank you.

- We are nearly there, lady. - Thank you.

I imagine how happy you must be to be free again.

What?

Don't be scared, lady. I've seen you so many times on TV

that I recognized you immediately.

Hello?

What happened?

I'm on my way.

Thank you very much.

- Sister! - Alberto!

You can't imagine how happy I am that this moment has finally come.

- Maruja and Fernan are still missing. - Yes, I know, I know,

but what is important is that they've released you. This is a big step.

We'll get Maruja out of there later on.

Tell me, how is she? How does she feel?

Well, how do you I look after such a long confinement?

How do you see me?

If you want I'll take you to the mirror and then you can stop whispering.

Relax. You're free.

Berenice?

My little sister, come. Come here with me.

You look so pretty, you are very pretty. Don't worry. Calm down.

Tell me, how is Maruja? Are they treating her well?

Is she taking her pills as prescribed?

Yes, she's taking her pills but you know how temperamental she is

and sometimes she likes to quarrel.

But I want to call Carmiña, I want to talk to her.

Give me the phone, please.

My love, Carmiña was killed.

- I already told you I'm not going to eat. - You must eat, lady.

No, I won't, until you bring me the TV and the radio I won't eat a thing.

I must know what happened to Berenice and we'll see what you tell your boss

if you let me die of hunger because of a TV set.

What? Have you brought me news from Mr. Escobar?

Did you tell him we were unable to do anything concerning the police?

Yes of course, sir, I was very clear with him.

And what did he say?

Mr. Santana, he said that both your son and your wife are very well

and they will continue to be well.

That you have to be patient.

Patient? Fernan has been kidnapped for six months.

Six months in the hands of those crooks.

Maybe a little less and now you are asking us for patience?

Believe me, I understand,

I know how you feel and I also explained that to Pablo.

The thing is that he insists that this is a business.

He says that he has already responded to the decree

and that now the Government has to take the next step.

Look, man, this is not at all serious.

These messages back and forth are not taking us anywhere.

And time goes on. He doesn't release them.

They are in an increasingly infamous condition. Until when?

Calm down, sir, believe me, I know how you feel.

However, Pablo insists you have the power to stop the Medellín police

from violating his rights. - This is absurd, ridiculous.

I have never promised him anything I can't comply with,

and I certainly have not promised him that.

Look, Mr. Santana, believe me,

I never imagined I could come to be involved in a situation such as this,

because of a client.

Believe me, I'm scared.

Scared? But scared of what? Scared of what?

I know too much.

Your attention, please.

Germán Motoa, the alleged member of the Medellín cartel,

has just arrived at the Itagüí prison.

He surrendered under the protection of the recent Decree 303.

However, not all news coming from Medellín are good.

Ten minutes after a bullfight had ended,

a device exploded in front of the bullring,

leaving a yet undetermined number of casualties and injured civilians.

In this bombing, eight national police officers lost their lives.

No, no, no! What they are doing is madness!

And they still have Maruja kidnapped, this is terrible.

Berenice, honey, you must tell me the whole truth.

You do remember where you were, don't you?

Maruja told me not to give you any indications.

You are so nervous you probably would go there immediately.

- And then what? - No, no, no!

With all due respect, General.

Escobar has just murdered eight of my best men

and you are asking me to be prudent?

Not only am I asking you to be prudent, Colonel,

I am also demanding that you keep from conducting any operations

where the actions of the military and police forces could be questioned.

I have not conducted any undue operation, General.

Those men died because they were the ones who started shooting us.

And it is absolutely false, sir,

to say that we went to the communes to kill poor souls of God,

innocent boys.

My God, I myself confirmed, general,

they were hired assassins at the service of Escobar.

Colonel, I know perfectly well the dirty moves of Pablo Escobar,

and that is precisely the reason why we can't give him any motive

to make us look like the worst criminal force in the country.

Please, general, those are just Escobar's fairy tales,

it is a smoke screen to delay his surrender, that's all.

Gentlemen, here we all know perfectly well what we are talking about.

This is the informant who took us to the ranch

where they held Diana Turbay.

Yes, but I hope you don't think that one of my men

could have killed her. That makes no sense.

No, it's quite clear that The Extraditable were the ones who killed her,

but he was the one who took us where two hostages were kept.

Yes, but I didn't know that her kidnappers were there.

We used him and then we let him go.

And I believe you when you say you didn't know.

But what I disagree with is the way you proceeded,

which has, unfortunately, brought us under the scrutiny of the President

and the public opinion.

Do you understand now, colonel, why I recommend prudence?

Yes, thank you.

- At least here you'll be safer, right? - Yes, I guess you're right, sir.

Everything outside got so dangerous. The family could hardly get together.

We would only get together to communicate bad news,

just as when they got us cornered to make us surrender, right?

And didn't that help? The three of you are all here, safe and sound,

and with the guarantee given to you by the non-extradition to the USA.

- What else do you want? - That's true.

Let's hope this Government and the next...

...will keep their word.

Don't worry. I can assure you it will be so.

Well, now you know why I am here talking to you once again.

Look, sir, I already told you the last time and I will repeat it now

that we unfortunately can't do anything for your wife.

But you are so close to Escobar, you have ways of contacting him.

The only thing I want is to meet with him.

Brother, you're not even close. Come off it, man.

Pablo Escobar will not see you.

Maruja was kidnapped almost six months. You know how it feels.

You both lived the experience of being hostages.

This war will not bring good results for anyone.

If Escobar does not release the hostages, everything will continue to get worse,

there will be no more possibilities, no more decrees,

it will be an all-out war.

I'll give you an example. Suppose I can't get Maruja to be set free,

that I can't negotiate, that I lose her.

What would happen to you, locked up in this place, if this war flares out?

Can there be a good outcome for anyone? No.

Listen, if you don't help me to contact Pablo Escobar,

if I can't convince him to rely on the terms of surrendering,

things will get really ugly, gentlemen!

I must speak with that man. I have to make things go forward.

Look here, sir, I really feel very sorry for you

and believe me we've already lived that situation.

My family could help you,

but it's not with my brothers with whom you have to talk.

Don Julio, thank you very much for receiving me in your house.

It is a great pleasure to have someone so important here in my house.

Thank you very much, Don Julio. But, really, I couldn't eat another bite.

I've already had enough.

Come on man, eat. There's nothing so boring as to eat alone.

- Go ahead. - Alright, thank you.

- Go ahead. - Daddy, I told Mr. Villamizar

that maybe you could help him with his wife's problem.

Sir, the truth is that the friendship

between Pablo Escobar and me is not really a close one.

We've known each other for a long time, he respects me and I respect him.

Yes, I know. No need to explain.

But I would prefer to explain it,

for my name not to be linked to that of a criminal.

Don Julio, what I really need is for you to ask him

what should be done for this to start flowing again.

Well, you have to talk to Pablo.

So then, tell me what I should do. How can I talk to him?

The most important thing is for your word to be like gold,

you must know how to respond to him correctly.

Pablo and my sons have been betrayed several times

and he might think this will happen once more.

Don Julio, my wife is kidnapped,

do you really think I could break my word?

Alright then, talk to him, show him your word is like gold.

Show him you are a gentleman.

That, my dear friend, is step one.

Poor little-kid cops!

- So then what, Miguel? - Everything is fine, sir.

How do you feel working with the Motoas?

Boss, I'm very happy.

As you know they are excellent people, also very generous.

- And are they paying you well? - Yes, of course.

Good, that's very important,

and I want to tell you something that's still more important.

Don't let fame go to your head. You must always be humble,

an unimposing down to earth person never forgetting your origins,

where you came from.

Of course, boss, that goes without saying. Imagine...

Besides you have an advantage that little Earring here does not have.

You have a good figure, you're a good looking young man,

and that really helps.

Thank you, boss. You're very kind.

- Look, tell the Motoas the following. - Tell me, sir.

That even if Mr. Villamizar begs me, even if he sends love letters,

if he kneels down before me, stands on his eyelashes,

even if he gets 36 million Colombians to beg me,

I will kill that faggot's wife. This is not negotiable.

Sure, boss, I will gladly give him your message.

Thank you very much.

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.