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

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

BOGOTÁ

- What are you selling? - Herbal tea.

Yeah? Oh, it's nice and hot. And what is this?

Check it out.

- Do you understand? - Of course.

This is the motorbike for the job.

- Is it ready? - Of course. Take the keys.

Come on, stop fooling around. We need to get this job done!

Hurry up!

Go and get the plate.

Minister Lara, a few questions.

Is it true that your life has been threatened?

Are you leaving the country?

Listen. Here's the thing.

I understand you have many questions but I can’t answer them right now.

Let's do this. Surely, it's better for us all.

Call the press secretary and I’ll see you all individually.

- Will you continue to go after Escobar? - Will you keep standing up to Escobar?

Does the president know, Mr. Minister?

No more questions, please.

Pay close attention: a new drug has appeared in the city of Los Angeles.

Americans have called it crack,

which is cocaine mixed with other ingredients...

Hello.

What a nice surprise.

I called your office and they told me you had already left.

Yes, I had to leave.

The President called me.

- Anything serious? - No.

He wanted to offer me a job at the embassy in Czechoslovakia.

We'll be fine behind the Iron Curtain.

That’s wonderful, darling!

Besides, I’m tired of always feeling like I'm in danger.

Look at how the children are.

Yes, I was talking to Colonel Jiménez,

and he told me the death threats are serious.

When can we go?

In a matter of days. I have to finish a couple of things.

I need to make sure that I don't have

anything to do with these people, and that my name is clean.

Rodrigo.

My Rodrigo.

We need to leave this place.

The most important thing is that you are well.

I need the father of my children to be alive.

I need you...

by my side.

We can solve those problems overseas.

Come here, darling.

Listen to me.

We're going to leave this place.

It's just a matter of days. I can assure you that we'll be fine.

Marino.

I'm coming.

Ma'am.

It's been exactly one week since any flowers arrived, right?

It's been...

one week, Madam.

Thank you.

No, it looks like he's sat down.

Hello?

Hello?

Get a job!

Calling and saying nothing.

It was probably a mute.

You're silly!

Ah, Lucía.

No, Lucía.

Telephone, man.

Who is it?

That elegant woman from Bogotá.

Tell her I'm not here.

I can’t tell her you aren’t here Pablo, because I already told her you were.

Hello?

Pablo?

It's pretty cold out here.

I told you to buy a ruana.

And what's this then?

- It's a poncho. - I like it.

You bought it because it was half price.

Whatever.

You must demand respect.

You can't play dumb.

If somebody picks on me, I’ll end him.

Get moving!

Don’t let anybody see your face.

If someone comes near you, you shoot them.

Hello?

Hello?

Speak!

Do you think I sent you there to party?

Hey boss, how are you?

Don't "boss" me, Chili!

Do you think I sent you to Bogota to drink and take drugs?

We're not taking anything, boss.

We're just listening to music to relax.

To relax?

Do you think this is a game?

Be serious.

I need you to be alert and to do your job.

I know, boss.

It doesn't seem like you understand.

Relax. The job is working out beautifully.

Don't worry.

I'm not going to disappoint you.

I hope not.

Because you know that if something goes wrong,

it'll be your little friend hanging on your arm who'll pay the consequences.

The party is over. See you later.

Bye!

- No, no. - Take a hike.

Get out of here.

Rodrigo, are you still playing?

I'm guessing your homework is perfect.

Nicolás is still here? At this hour?

His parents didn't come to pick him up.

It's very late. Something must have happened.

I brought you some food, kids.

Nancy, it's late and Nicolás is still here.

His parents haven't picked him up.

I haven’t called them because I don’t have their number.

Something must have happened.

I’ll have to take him home.

This late? The bodyguards have already left.

- You can’t go alone. We have to wait. - For what?

They're not going to pick him up.

Nicholas, eat your sandwich and I'll take you home.

But Rodrigo, you can’t go out alone.

Nicolás!

Hello?

Dude, he just left.

- He just left without his bodyguards. - Go, go, go!

- Why? - What do you mean?

We can get the job done earlier.

Do you understand?

You know where to wait. Don’t waste this chance!

- I'm just in shock. Sorry. - Okay, hurry up. Go ahead.

BOGATÁ

Hello!

- Hello. - Is everything okay?

Of course.

Did you bring it?

- Yes, here it is. - Ah, yes. That's how I like it.

Ey, Bayron.

Look at this.

This job has to be done fast.

We need to make the most of it since he's not with his bodyguards.

I prefer these jobs when the bodyguards are present.

- Don't mess around with this. - Wait, for God's sake.

Don't think about it too much.

Relax, nothing is going to happen.

We need to make the most of him not being with his entourage.

Okay, okay...

What is it then?

Have you got cold feet, or what?

I can do it alone, if you want.

I'm not scared of doing two things at once.

Calm down!

Stop being a fool.

What's going on? Why are you out here?

Did something happen?

You were gone for a long time.

No, I wasn't.

I took the kid home and came back immediately.

Get inside. I’ll put the car in the garage and be right back!

Don't worry.

Just some kids on a motorbike.

Go inside.

I'll put the car in the garage.

- Bayron, I nearly fell over. - Sorry.

Sorry for what? We missed our chance!

Get inside.

- Get on, stop freaking out. - Start the bike!

Did you chicken out or something? Start the bike!

You must leave the country.

Really?

I don't care for the idea, but you're right.

If the death threats are this serious,

it's what you have to do.

Yes.

Even though the one running away and hiding should be Escobar, not me.

The world works in mysterious ways.

Let justice take care of him.

That's what I'm doing.

If it wasn't for Bayron we’d be celebrating in Medellin.

Mother of God.

If I killed Galán, I’d have the boss in my palm of my hand.

Forget Galán.

Let’s concentrate on the Minister.

If there is anything that is motivating me to stay and face this,

it's this:

proving my absolute innocence.

What matters now is your safety,

Nancy's, and the kids'.

We can't let everything we did together

be reduced to an event with a big check,

or an ethics committee.

Be careful.

The Minister has three different routes he takes to go home every day.

I think we should stake out each one, and shoot him when he passes by.

They realized that the snake was a liar who wanted to make a fool out of the cub,

who had already learned how to roar

later than the others.

So, they were...

- Is anyone going to answer that? - I don't know.

Blanca!

Dora!

What?

Hello?

Hello.

- How are you, brother? - Good.

Although I'm worried about you.

The problem is I’m a bit busy right now.

- You can't talk? - No.

I just wanted to tell you something.

I met with the Minister.

I told him nothing is going to happen.

That's not my problem.

I don't have anything to do with it.

You'll have to talk it over with Gonzalo, my partner and financial adviser.

Bye.

Who was that?

A partner who wanted to borrow some money from me.

- You weren't very nice to him. - It's the fourth time he has called.

- But you're a nice guy. - That's exactly it.

And all of the little birds...

What part of the story did I get to?

BOGATÁ 30TH APRIL 1984

I'll do the presentation and then go home.

- See you later. - Darling.

I want to apologize...

for subjecting you to all this business

with bodyguards and security, that I know you don’t like.

Oh, darling.

Don't worry.

I don't mind.

I know you do.

Besides, we’ll be going overseas soon.

We’ll be relaxed. We'll be able to walk the streets.

We'll be able to hold hands as if we were students.

You have no idea how excited I am.

Soon, darling.

We must be patient.

I'll see you at home.

Take care of yourself.

I love you.

Very much.

Take care.

Goodnight.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Holy Mother of God, please protect me in this job.

Bayron.

Calm down, dude. Relax.

You're making me nervous.

Where is he?

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus...

Dude.

Ready.

They said he is coming this way.

We'll see.

I wanted to stop by and thank you in person,

but I’m trying to keep a low profile.

Don't worry, it's not necessary.

Thank you, Guillermo.

You're the only person I have been able to fully confide in,

since the day this all started.

I’ll be with you until those men are put in their place

where they deserve to be.

I hope so. That’s what I want the most.

Make the most of your time overseas.

And get yourself ready,

so when you return, you’ll be prepared to run for president.

I wish you all the luck in the world.

Thank you very much again. Take care. Bye.

Domingo, slow down! What's going on?

There has been an accident.

An accident?

Dad!

Dad!

Help me!

Let's go.

Quickly!

Come on, guys!

Quickly!

Come on!

Come on, let's go!

To the Shaio Clinic!

Quickly!

- Mr. Lara? - That way.

I'm his wife.

Let me in.

Breaking news.

The Colombian Minister of Justice was assassinated in Bogotá.

The Minister of Justice, Rodrigo Lara Bonilla,

who spoke out against drug dealers within Colombian politics and sports,

was murdered today by a hired assassin

who shot at him with a machine gun, from a motorcycle.

According to the authorities,

Lara Bonilla had left his office in a car at seven o’clock that night,

and in a neighborhood north of the capital,

a man opened fire from the back of a motorcycle

driven by an accomplice, fatally wounding him.

According to a witness, the Minister’s car

was totally destroyed by number of gun shots.

The assassination of Minister Lara

shows the degree of deterioration of our society and our politicians.

It demonstrates that

those who dare

to face powerful illegal groups,

are sentenced to death.

In Rodrigo's case,

he singled out numerous drug lords and their politician allies.

Those drug lords are precisely the people being accused by authorities

of being the masterminds behind the Minister of Justice’s murder.

The Medellin Cartel is celebrating while the whole country mourns

over Minister Lara...

Bullshit.

Does it look like I'm celebrating?

That's how this country’s media works.

They love injecting poison into the news.

Medellin and Bogotá have been militarized.

We have to get out of here.

We still have time, Gonzalo.

Time for what, Pablo?

We just killed a government minister. Time for what?

What's wrong?

What do you mean?

- It's just tough luck. - Tough luck?

- Who ordered him to mess with me? - That's bullshit.

Bullshit, Pablo.

I won't allow the political class of this country and the oligarchy

forget they're dealing with the second most important person in the world

after the Pope.

This is a lesson they have to learn!

Nobody messes with Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria's dignity.

Period!

You think you’re more important than the Pope, Pablo?

So if tomorrow you felt like killing a president, you would?

Would you do it?

We're here!

Wake up!

Move yourselves!

I want answers!

What did we do?

I didn't do anything.

Chili is here!

- Goodbye. - Get out of here.

- Is this how you act in my home? - No.

No?

You're drunk and can't see things for what they are.

You know what?

What we just did in Bogota was a serious job!

We killed the Minister of Justice.

They are looking for us everywhere, and here you are making all his noise.

Do you want me to be killed? Or you? Or the boss?

How can you say that? I was just having a drink to relax.

Look.

They've paid us!

You don’t understand, do you?

You don't listen.

You need to listen to me.

I already said no,

It doesn’t have to be right now.

He’s in custody at the moment.

Which is why I’m asking you a favor, Colonel.

Which is why I’m saying no.

I need to investigate and question him.

Two questions.

- I only need him to answer two questions. - That's enough!

That kid killed a Minister of State.

Do you know what that means?

After I interrogate him,

I’ll know who ordered Minister Lara's assassination.

Are you sure, Colonel?

Because those criminals swear to never rat out their boss.

Really?

We'll see about that.

Let it be clear

to the entire nation

and to the whole world:

Justice Minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla's sacrifice

will not go unpunished.

We will honor his name

and continue

his struggle

to prosecute

drug traffickers,

and we will demand

that our extradition treaty with the United States

be implemented.

My fellow Colombians,

you can count on my word

and on the government's effort

in making sure that

those responsible

for this crime

are brought to justice.

Freeze!

Why are you running?

They've caught us!

Freeze! National police. On the ground!

We need to leave.

I'm coming.

I'm coming.

Are you going talk at the funeral?

I can’t believe his is happening.

Rodrigo was the Minister of Justice.

He was the Minister of Justice, Gloria.

If they managed to kill a Minister,

can you imagine what the public must be feeling?

The public are a thousand times more vulnerable.

You heard the President.

Let’s hope that he's right and all those criminals are caught.

What hurts me the most is the cowardly way he was killed.

I was always afraid, but

I thought the security detail

from the Ministry was enough.

I don't know.

Escobar

was determined to ruin him and get rid of him

and he succeeded.

He succeeded.

That’s the saddest part.

Everything was very complex and difficult.

Rodrigo’s death cannot be in vain.

Not his cause, nor New Liberalism's cause.

They mustn't think that killing people will stop us from going after them.

I won’t allow it!

MUZO

I don’t care. Send all employees home.

I don’t want anyone working here for the next few days.

But that's strange, boss.

This mine works 24 hours a day. What if the police find out?

What do I care? Let them find out.

We'll all go on vacation, including myself.

- Where is the helicopter? - Waiting over there.

Let’s forget about this.

What the hell are we going to do in Panama?

I don't know either.

But we can’t stay in Colombia after Escobar's botched job on the Minister.

It wasn't a botched job.

- He assassinated him. - Okay, okay.

Call it what you want, we have to go.

The sooner, the better.

Did you see the news?

Next, we'll be extradited for sure.

Calm down, Pedro. You're exaggerating.

Exaggerating?

It's true, Pedro.

Escobar ordered that man to be killed. We've got nothing to do with it.

- We aren’t involved. - Understand?

We knew about it and we didn't do anything.

Do you know what that makes us?

Accomplices.

Accomplices of what?

What did you want us to do? Defend him?

Nobody is accusing us.

Okay, we're still leaving.

This guy is stubborn.

There's no talking to him.

Learn from this.

Hurry up!

Step on it.

Don't forget to feed the dogs.

It looks like we're back to square one.

Nápoles is crawling with cops and soon this place will be, too.

That’s why we are leaving this place. Calm down, Gonzalo!

I think we should go to the mountains.

What mountains? I can’t leave you stranded there.

We're going to the airport.

The airport? Do you think the Police are stupid, Pablo?

The police will be all over the airport.

I know, but just trust me, okay?

I trust you.

Shit.

Let's go!

Stay still, Jorge. I'm trying to button up your shirt.

It itches.

I know it itches, but

it won't be long before you can take it off.

Are we leaving now?

Can't you see I'm trying to get him dressed?

Don't take your shirt off!

Stay still! I'm trying to get you dressed!

Jorge.

- We're late. - I know!

We're late.

I know we are.

You know what your husband is like.

He changes his plans as he goes along.

He plays it by ear.

And if you ask him about it, he won't answer.

Where are we going?

- To Panama. - What?

Panama.

I can't believe it.

That's just beyond inconsiderate of him.

Do you think it’s fair to force me onto plane right now

if I’m about to pop?

I don’t know. I’m just telling you what Pablo said.

Why didn't he tell me?

Why not?

I’m not going. I’m not getting on that plane.

Forget it! This isn’t fair.

What you’re doing to me isn’t fair!

Can’t you see I’m pregnant?

- It's dangerous. - Relax.

- It's dangerous for the baby. - Calm down.

Don’t argue with me. This has nothing to do with me.

Do what you know you must do: obey him.

- Mrs. Enelia. - What?

Answer me one thing.

Does Pablo have anything to do with the Minister's death?

What was that?

Mommy, the police are here.

You two go that way.

National Police!

Whose clothes are these?

- My husband Fidel's. - Where is he?

He's downtown, running some errands.

Where is Pablo Escobar?

He's not here.

- It's only us. - Search everywhere.

Nothing to report. We’re inspecting the bedroom.

The lady is rather nervous, and so is the boy.

Nothing to report.

I’m sorry for the Minister’s death, Mrs. Nancy.

We worked together for a short time, but

I admired him.

He was a great person.

Thank you, Colonel.

Rodrigo always spoke very highly of you.

We decided to wage a war on criminals together as a team.

I know.

Thank you very much.

But now, the one who should be careful is you.

Don't worry about me.

Mrs. Nancy.

Please, Colonel,

don't call me "Mrs."

I'm only 27 years old.

Excuse me again.

Well, you were right.

27 years old and

three sons.

You're a strong women, it's clear.

You'll pull through.

I wouldn't be so sure,

but thank you, Colonel.

This may sound untimely or brash,

but believe me, my mission...

is to catch those behind the Minister's death.

I’d like to know if you remember anything.

Any clues or details you could give me.

- If you want, we can talk about it later. - No.

No.

The young man on the bike.

He is called Bayron de Jesús Velázquez. He's 16 years old. He is just a kid.

I think I had seen him before.

Don't worry.

Just some kids on a motorbike.

Go inside, now.

You're still not convinced that Pablo isn't here?

What are you here for?

You want me to open the kitchen drawers to see if he’s hiding inside?

It's just us here.

Is this any way to enter a house

with two helpless women, one of them pregnant, and a child.

Look how scared he is.

Why don’t you leave if you already know my son isn’t here?

You, sir, leading the operation, please, get these people out of here.

This is an outrage!

How dare you come in here and treat us like this?

Don't you see what you're doing?

Are you stupid or what? Can you hear me?

Can't you see that it's just us and the child?

How much longer do we have to tolerate this for?

Please!

Look!

Don't even think about getting out. This place is full of cops.

Don't shush me, Pablo!

It's clear.

- Sure? - Yes.

Give me the telephone.

Who are you going to call?

No.

You're not going to call anyone.

Hello?

What's up, Pedro?

I think you better leave right away.

Tell my wife and my mother that they shouldn’t worry, that I’m fine.

And we'll all be together soon.

How come?

What did you say, Pedro?

They should have left the house a long time ago.

They haven’t arrived yet?

Pablo, what's wrong?

Listen, go ahead. Start leaving and

I’ll meet you there. Start leaving!

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.