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

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

A question, Mr. Escobar.

How do you feel being a Congress member?

What are your plans for Medellin?

Well, at this time we aren't answering questions to the press.

Are you willing to tell us what the origin of your wealth is?

What?

Estimates show you're one of the richest men in the country.

Did you really make your fortune through land selling and cattle business?

Yes, and I'd like to know if someone in this country can state otherwise.

- Boss, let's go. - Answer me.

What's your name?

Niki Polania from El Espectador.

Are you going to answer?

Once I take office as Congressman,

I'll be pleased to answer all your questions.

All right, we'll wait until then.

Yes, wait for me, Niki.

Wait for me.

May I know where are you going?

I'm Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria, and I'm here to take office

as member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia.

I'll let you in, but not like that.

- What do you mean? - Without a tie.

Oh, no, but I don't...

- Do you have a tie? - A tie.

Put it in here, Chili.

Chili, I need...

I need to look good.

- Does it look right? - Yes, sir.

- The hair? - Excellent.

- Looks good? - Yes, sir.

Give it to me, thanks.

Ready?

Thank you very much, my friend.

We invoke the protection of God.

Do you solemnly swear to abide by the Constitution and the laws

of the Republic of Colombia and to faithfully perform your duties?

Yes, I swear.

Look at the boss!

Quite elegant, isn't he?

- Good one, boss! - So nice!

How are things going, Niki?

Don Guillermo, there is not a trace of a trial in that court.

But that's impossible. Courts keep files, evidence.

It is in any other country, Don Guillermo, but in Colombia?

Are you suggesting that if Pablo Escobar has money to keep a private zoo

he has money to pay an officer to make papers disappear?

If that's so, we're back to the beginning, Niki.

No, Don Guillermo.

We know he was on trial in Medellin and was transferred to Pasto.

A trial without evidence.

Yes, only testimonies.

Yes, testimonies from people who are afraid to talk.

They fear for their lives, Niki.

No, Don Guillermo.

Having the information and not being able to publish it is frustrating.

Yes, it's frustrating.

But we're talking about finishing with the career of a Congressman.

We know Pablo Escobar is a drug trafficker,

but don't forget, Niki, that while we don't have evidence,

we can't publish anything in the newspaper.

So, we'll have to let Pablo Escobar be.

Posing as an honorable Congressman.

We'll meet tomorrow, at the same time and on the same channel.

Tell the driver to start the car.

Excuse me, miss.

I want to see the clothes for tomorrow, and bring my bag so I can change.

Excuse me, miss. I have a message from the boss.

Pardon me? The boss?

- What did she say? - She sent this.

"I don't like messengers."

- Shall we follow her, boss? - No.

Let's have something to eat instead.

May I take the car--

No, Marino, please close your mouth while you're chewing gum. It's disgusting!

What's this?

It got here this morning.

Without a card?

The pink one came with a card.

That was close!

Come on, you can do it!

Pass it, pass the ball, guys!

What a goal!

The phone!

I'll call later, take a message!

No! Honey, come here! It's important!

Honey, tell Luis Carlos I'll call him back.

Here it goes!

Oh, bad luck!

Honey! Come!

It isn't Luis Carlos, it's the President!

- The President? - Yes!

I'll be back!

Kids!

Mr. President, what a surprise! How are you?

Yes, yes, I'm listening.

Well, first of all, I'm honored, but I'd like to know

if you discussed it with Luis Carlos.

You know that this means New Liberalism would be part of the Government.

Well, Mr. President, if you think this is the way I can serve the country,

my answer is yes. It's an honor.

What was it?

Couldn't you find a less crowded place?

I like this one better, don't you?

- I like it. - Yeah?

- What would you like to drink? - A martini.

Bring her the bottle and half a glass of beer for me, just half.

Do you want me to get drunk?

No, the truth is that I want you to be at ease, comfortable,

to feel relaxed with me in here.

You look very pretty.

Let's be clear, so we'll understand each other.

What am I doing here?

- What do you think? - I asked first.

Regina, you came here tonight

because I want to make a proposal--

Watch your words, or I'll leave you here alone.

Not even the tycoons in this country were able to get what you want, so watch it.

Do all tycoons in this country want to get the same from you?

You have to feel quite privileged,

very fortunate. Because all I want--

Thanks.

is just an interview.

An interview?

I'm the second most important man in the world, after the Pope.

You know that,

and half the reporters in this country want to interview me.

And I chose you to do it.

Are you going to get up and leave?

That's not an intelligent decision. Don't you think?

I'm such a fool. Yes.

I thought you had other intentions.

Because you're a wrong-minded woman. What did you think my intention was?

Should I now open a florist's shop with the 18 thousand flowers you sent me?

Did I send you all those flowers?

I simply wanted us

to get to know each other before the interview.

It's a way to socialize

and make things easier between the interviewer and the interviewed.

They do that in journalism, right?

Let me ask you a question. According to an American magazine,

you are one of the wealthiest in the world. Is it true?

That's a very good question, Regina.

- Do you like it? - Yes.

But there are better questions and better answers.

Look, Regina, I simply want you

to tell the world who I am,

what my history is, where I come from,

what my dreams and expectations in life are. My fears.

- You get me? - I'm listening.

Does that mean you're interested in my proposal?

Or are you not ?

I'm not interested. I'm not interested.

Luis Carlos, have you heard the news about Rodrigo?

Great news!

No, what is it?

Wait, haven't the two of you talked?

We've been busy and haven't had the chance.

No, but I thought...

I thought you two agreed on it and didn't tell me.

What are you talking about?

Get up. Look, read.

If you thought a congressman had power, be prepared to see a minister's power.

Rodrigo Lara, new Minister of Justice

God! This is the biggest thing ever built in history.

COLOMBIAN RAINFOREST

Very good, Fabio. Congratulations! What a fantastic business this is.

- It's coming out good, isn't it? - Yes!

Guys, say hello to one of the employees.

- The boss, right? - Holy Mary!

- It's coming out good, right? - Good, Fabio.

And I challenge the police force to find us!

They can't see us. Above us there is a thick green canopy.

Nobody will see us in here. We'll be able to work with ease.

You do get a feeling of peace

and fun for all.

- Good afternoon, boss. - Like that.

Thanks, honey.

Tranquility Land, man.

This place will be called Tranquility Land.

Why are you still reading that magazine, Regina?

They are just like El Espectador.

All the journalists are attacking me as if there's no more people in the world.

They have Reagan, the Pope. Get off my ass!

Listen, Pablo, they are not attacking you.

They are practically saying that you're rich and give money to the poor.

Oh yeah? Read the cover.

Read what it says!

"The Native Robin Hood"

That's a lack of respect! I'm no Robin Hood.

Everybody knows that Robin Hood was a thief who robbed the wealthy--

You're completely wrong. It's a flattery.

What they mean between the lines is that you are a nouveau riche,

whose wealth comes from who knows where.

Why do they want to know?

That's something very personal, very intimate. That's my business!

You'll have to talk about it sometime.

What matters is not the question but your answer.

If I ask you,

Mr. Escobar, where does your money come from?

What will you say?

My money comes from my business activities.

No, you have to decorate your answer.

You have to say,

"I'm an industrialist who generates employment."

"I'm the driving force of a developing region."

Boss, someone needs you.

Who is it?

Ms. Paty.

Is that Paty calling?

Wait, I'll get it, okay?

Your wife's on the phone!

Hello.

I almost couldn't find you.

How are you?

My beautiful Paty, I'm so glad you called. How is everyone at home? How's the boy?

I'm very well. Your mom is fine too, she is with us most of the time.

Are you too busy?

Yes, yes, love. I'm here with a group of politicians.

But don't worry, because I'll get back to Medellin as soon as I can.

And if you want I can pick you and the boy up and we come to the ranch,

and enjoy the pool. Isn't that great?

Oh yes! Fantastic!

I miss you a lot, dear.

You didn't tell me your new job would take up so much of your time.

That's politics. It's a very complicated and difficult world.

These gentlemen will leave soon. I'll call you tonight.

Wait, I haven't told you why I called!

The politicians are waiting for me and it's rude to make them wait.

I'll call you later, okay?

Well, the news is...

we are having a baby.

What are you saying, Paty?

Is that true? Are you...

Are you pregnant with my second child?

Are you going to give me a little princess, a beautiful princess?

Will you give me a little girl? Say yes!

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE BOGOTA

I want to take this opportunity to talk about a subject

frequently addressed in private but seldom in public.

I'm talking about dirty money.

I want to call on the soccer clubs and their top managers

to absolutely refuse the entry

of this dirty money into their teams.

I can understand it's particularly difficult...

Good luck!

...that a sports club in a precarious financial situation refuse millions.

But I want to remind you that...

- Okay, let's go! - Wait. Let me listen.

...they are just another link within these criminals' money laundering chain.

Jesus! How about this Minister messing up with soccer teams?

I'm sorry, sir. I can't give you any names at this moment.

I think that investigating and finding these names is part of your job.

Don Guillermo?

In here. In here.

But anyway, I think that's rather clear and evident.

Look, if you want I can give you those names in private.

I'm sure I don't have to mention them

to let everyone know who we're talking about.

Are you listening to the radio?

Please turn it on and tune in Caracol.

Darling, will you please turn the TV off for a minute?

I think this country definitively needs a criminal law reform.

We can't accept that those crooks move freely throughout Colombia,

and nothing can be done against them.

They even have the chance to make it to the Congress of the Republic!

This has to stop.

We just listened...

Minister Lara really charged against them this time, right?

Yes, he was violent, wasn't he?

That's the way it should be, direct and firm.

There you go.

Your friend the Minister of Justice is pointing at you in public.

Who told you that man is my friend?

Will you allow them to accuse you in public?

No one has mentioned your name, Pablo,

but everyone knows he's talking about you.

I know that, you don't have to explain it to me.

I will only say

that if Lara and Galán are becoming a part of the Government and the Ministry,

they aren't doing it for a salary.

They'll have their political campaign at your expense.

You decide if you want to let them have their way.

You've seen the power of a Minister of Justice.

But you have an ace up your sleeve,

and I think it's time for you to use it.

Pablo.

Do you remember what we talked about?

Character assassination.

It's up to you.

I'll be here for half an hour.

I'll be waiting for you, sir.

Look, this is a book on education, not an adventure novel,

but it is interesting. You'll understand why I insist so much on education.

Very good!

Congratulations for those statements.

Well,

we had to start strong, right?

And it was essential to announce drug money infiltration in politics and soccer.

Thanks, and I agree with you.

I think you caused a commotion.

You know that anything related to soccer catches people's attention.

It's great that you said it, especially now, in the beginning.

So people can see that we don't have a campaign agenda

and a different one now that you are the Minister of Justice.

Luis Carlos, the press wants actual names.

Names they perfectly know but don't want to mention. Pricks!

Knowing it is very different from hearing it from the Minister of Justice.

Pablo Escobar Gaviria, Marcos Herbert and Mariachi

are the biggest criminals in this country. Everyone knows!

Rodrigo, you have to start gathering evidence right now.

If the information is so conclusive,

I'm sure there must be something.

El Espectador has been of great help throughout this process.

And the Anti-Drug Department's Director, told me everything I know.

Very good.

For the time being, the pressure you're exerting will keep people

away from them, reject them.

Luis Carlos, I know you and I have a pending conversation.

But, Don Guillermo,

when you said you had found something, I thought it was something. Something!

These newspapers say a lot.

They have all the information from the State Security Department.

Many years ago.

Long time ago, we used them as sources for legal issues.

This is a treasure, Niki!

Can you tell me what you see and I don't?

We know Pablo Escobar is accused of drug trafficking

and extortion of two DAI agents.

That report has to be somewhere in these newspapers.

Don Guillermo,

to find that information we'd have to read them all.

We?

Mr. Pablo Escobar Gaviria will start tonight's game

with the presence of the city's main authorities.

A very special greeting to all players.

Pablo Emilio Escobar comes from common people.

I rode in buses for 28 years.

Many times I worked the land with peak and shovel, sweaty and happy.

I also like chicken wings,

therefore I'm one of you.

Today I'm on this side

because the financial circumstances have changed.

My desire is that together we do everything we can

to keep our youth from suffering the horrible scourge

of drug use.

Thank you!

Look how people love you, darling. I'm very happy!

Thank you for bringing me!

Look, look, Regina is here already.

Is she the TV presenter?

Yes, that was a surprise I had for you. I'm going to greet her.

When the President called to offer me the Ministry of Justice,

he wanted an immediate answer.

- But I wanted to talk to you first-- - Rodrigo.

Calm down.

I'm sure it was the President's idea.

The fact that he nominated you as Minister means two things.

First,

they finally consider us to be a strong political movement.

That's right.

And second,

he should know that you, with your experience,

are the right one to give people what they're asking for at the moment.

The end of impunity, a frontal attack against delinquency.

You've achieved very important things, Rodrigo.

You have faced many fighting bulls.

Remember the security regulation, the debate on the nationalization of banks,

the investigation of dirty money in politics.

Who brought all those issues in Congress? You did!

Sometimes you think people aren't aware of that, but you're right.

And you had a very good start by reporting drug money in politics and soccer.

We won't allow these traffickers to infiltrate the Colombian political class.

And we can take action now that you're the Minister of Justice.

Regina.

You really look beautiful, my panther.

How was the speech?

Good! People were very happy, very enthusiastic.

- Yeah? - Yeah, baby.

Darling, shall we leave?

Regina Parejo.

Patricia Escobar, Pablo's wife.

- A pleasure to meet you. - Me too.

- Okay, I'm going to start now. - Yes.

While they are all euphoric.

And after that I want to interview you.

Perfect, Regina, it will be a pleasure.

Thanks for coming, Regina.

- My pleasure. - Thank you.

Honey, why don't you go home?

I have a meeting at the ranch with the boys, okay? Go.

What? Wait a moment! What do you mean?

If you go now, what time will you come home?

I'll fly.

- In which plane? - My plane.

The one I used to bring Miss Regina over.

It's over there.

Did put one of our planes at her service?

Of course. It was one of her requirements to attend this event.

How could I bring her from Bogota? In a municipal bus, or what, Paty?

What about airlines?

- Well, yes, airlines-- - No, no.

You are too friendly with her!

- Too friendly? - What was that hug?

I have to be kind even if I don't want to. Do you think I like a stuck-up like her?

I don't like her.

- She's too complicated. - Stuck-up.

So complicated that I had to bring her by plane.

These are campaign strategies.

This woman is important in the news and TV in Bogota, you get me?

It is very convenient for us because lots of people admire her.

You know what?

This isn't the life I want for myself!

"THE MINISTER'S ALLEGATIONS"

I miss you a lot.

And I miss you, freckles.

Honey.

Aren't you afraid to be in Medellin with all those people you're accusing?

Afraid? Why?

Maybe I'm paranoid.

Forget it.

Listen, freckles.

I'm having all the protection, I have official bodyguards. I'm going to be okay.

Tell me, how are the boys? Is Rodrigo doing his homework?

Hello?

Did one of the kids pick up a phone?

No, they are asleep.

But there's a strange noise, right?

Maybe a short circuit, I don't know.

All right, I love you very much. See you tomorrow. Kisses.

I have to go.

All right, a big hug. Bye!

While you check the profits, listen to this.

The hippopotamus is a...

I don't know what the hell that is.

It lives in the lakes of Africa, from which his Greek name, river horse.

That's it, river horse.

Pablo, this Tranquility Land is a real beauty! A gold mine!

Gonzalo has said we should expand our frontiers to the Republic of Brazil

to have the possibility of growing more.

He even talked to an architect, and these are the blueprints they made for us

to start building the new labs.

Fine, partner. Just tell me and I'll send the money to buy the land.

Zebra, African mammal--

Hey jerks!

Are you distributing money without me?

Come on, Herbert.

Because you're the best ones to ask.

- What's up? - What's up, Herbert?

What are you complaining about? You are the wealthiest one of us all.

I've spent my money trying to destroy guerrillas and you won't help me, Pablo.

Why are you insisting on that nonsense?

I told you I have nothing against guerrillas. Not my business.

Help us in that job even as a gesture of friendship.

Destroying that mob will be good for you too.

As your friend I'm going to give you a piece of advice:

leave things as they are.

You know what, Pablo? Nothing in the world will change our minds.

We will end them now!

Okay, let's change the subject. Look at this beauty!

What's this? Is it Tranquility Land?

- Yes, sir. - What a treasure!

- Oh my! - With all the capacity you want.

I have a surprise for you.

We have a very special guest that I want you to meet.

- What? - Come and meet her.

- Who is she, pal? - A friend.

You have a lovesick face and all that.

I can imagine the chick he's going to show us.

And an ace.

I'm sorry to tell you, gentlemen, but I won this game.

Gentlemen, gentlemen!

I'm sorry to interrupt, but I want to introduce you to Miss Regina Parejo.

Pleasure!

They are Ramada, Arellano.

Gonzalo, I think you met him, my cousin.

My great friend

Pedro Motoa,

and my brother-in-law, Peluche.

- Nice to meet you. - You too.

I'm very glad to meet you. It feels great to be here.

There is nothing better for a man than have good friends.

That's very good. Regina, this way please.

Gonzalo, make room so we can join the group.

Oh my! What's going on?

Holy Mary!

At what time did the TV get here?

- A pleasure! - Mine.

And Mariachi.

- How are you? - Very well, miss.

They are my two main partners.

The only one missing is my brother in law. My wife's brother.

Fabio.

Exactly, Fabio, you'll meet him some other day. Let's sit.

What, then?

You all look mesmerized!

I will play too!

I think it's fantastic that your accusations over the media

have now become a debate.

I agree, Don Guillermo.

But drug trafficking isn't the only subject

the New Liberalism talks about,

although I think it's good that we are able to get the country to discuss it.

While we were campaigning, we sounded like madmen

who kept talking about a subject that no one wants to talk about,

except you.

The problem is that the ones who are calling the debate

are Javier Ortiz, whom we already expelled from the New Liberalism,

and Alonso Santorini, from whom I have always kept some distance.

Something smells fishy here. I don't know what's going on.

You know that politics always involve interests.

We have to find out the interests of these obscure characters.

I have no doubt that those men's interests are just the opposite to ours.

Well, all we've done so far is talk

about drug trafficking money in soccer and politics.

We have just been repeating it.

I don't see how they can attack me with it if that's what they want to do.

Don Guillermo,

what do you think?

I agree with you, Senator.

You can't expect anything good from a movement led by Santorini,

much less after having welcomed a guy like Escobar in his ranks.

I don't think this is a friendly invitation to a debate.

On the contrary.

I think this is an open declaration of war.

Look who we have here!

No less than the prominent Congressman Pablo Escobar Gaviria!

Come here!

Looking good!

What's up, brother-in-law? Gonzalo!

What's up, cousin? This guy has quite a story.

Why don't you let him get in?

What do you mean? What is it? What story? What happened?

Nothing, the thing is that...

Do you remember the zebras you ordered for your zoo?

What happened with the zebras?

Pablo, the police seized the little animals, brother.

What do you mean, Gonzalo? My zebras?

The zebras, asshole, what else?

No, but where did they take them? Where are they?

We don't know yet. But we were waiting for you to see what to do.

The boys are investigating, but...

Let's solve this. Those little animals have to be freed!

Why didn't you wait until he got in?

Come on! The painting we needed is here already!

You're not painting those donkeys right, brother.

No, what's that?

Are you sleeping or what, dumbass?

Pay attention to how things are done!

Okay, donkey, don't move. I will make you famous.

We're going to do a professional job on this guy.

Okay, okay.

Because to the eyes and ears of any passerby,

the Minister's accusations

against drug traffickers

and their infiltration power

in sports and national politics

have definitely caused alarm and surprise,

but the Minister chose not to mention it to the media.

All right, the time has come. Let's go!

Did you talk to your senator friends?

Nobody will want to miss the debate. It will be crowded.

Perfect!

Who would have thought it of Escobar, with his millionaire peasant's face,

and the trap he set for the Minister.

- Amazing! - A quite intelligent guy!

Rich and smart. What a dangerous combination!

We're lucky he's on our side. Let's go.

Let's go!

- Are all documents in there? - Yes, everything.

Nervous?

No, not nervous.

I'm anxious. I'm worried.

We both knew there was something hidden in this Congress.

That's what worries me, Luis Carlos.

I have nothing to hide. They have nothing against me.

What are they preparing, then?

Do you remember our talk when we decided to expel Ortiz and Escobar?

Nobody, no one can question our action.

We made conscientious decisions.

We owe nothing, we fear nothing.

Yes, you're right.

Besides,

all your actions have been perfectly legitimate,

within the institutional legal framework.

Everything is going to be okay.

And remember,

if you need anything, I'll be there.

Sure, sir, that's what I'm telling you.

I know that if we put in a lot of heart and have faith,

this is going to be great, and we will do just fine.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

That man is a pig.

He is a loser and he is using you.

Don't say that to me, Regina. I'm very sorry,

but that man you're calling a pig

is my link to the political class of this country, to the armed forces,

to the security bodies. He's essential for me at this moment.

If you say that, I'll have to choose and I don't want to choose.

- Don't complicate my life! - He won't respect anyone.

Don't trust him. Have you seen the way he looks at me?

- How does he look at you? - Lustfully.

But he won't do it in front of you.

He wouldn't dare.

- Of course he wouldn't. - He's a hypocrite.

But what do you want me to do, Regina?

You have to learn to defend yourself. I can't do it.

I have to defend my wife,

but you are old enough to make people respect you.

- Am I right, Chili? - Yes, sir.

That's the thing with divas. People look at you.

Really? Are you going to ask Chili?

- Do people look at divas? - Everyone!

- That's it. - Stop the car.

- Right, Chili? - Stop the car.

Yes, sir.

- Tell him to stop. - Chili, stop.

Stop before this one jumps out!

I can't believe it!

Chili, get out please.

Let's talk in here.

Do you think I have to subject myself to these humiliations?

- What humiliations? I was just kidding! - Tell me!

I could be with the wealthiest and most handsome men in this country

without paying.

And let me tell you that the day I decide to leave you

isn't going to be for someone like that pig you work for.

It will be for someone much better than him and than you.

So you better treat me right.

You better watch your words, Regina.

Don't fish in cloudy waters because next time I may not get you out.

Are you threatening me?

Next time you want me to come see you or help you,

be kind and don't bring your wife, okay?

Why are you smiling?

Because you're jealous.

- Oh, please! - That's jealousy.

- I have no reasons to be jealous. - You are jealous.

Do you know what's happening? You're mixing work and pleasure.

- Why? - This conversation is over.

- Chili! We're leaving! - Don't be jealous!

What's up, donkey?

Are the artists ready?

Okay boys, hurry up!

This is the last one. Hurry, I'm exhausted!

With this truckload we are done.

Hurry, hurry!

Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated.

We will begin the debate with Mr. Lara Bonilla, Minister of Justice,

who has been called to this place by Congressman Javier Ortiz,

who will be the first speaker,

and also by Senator Alonso Santorini.

The honorable representative has the floor.

Thank you, Mr. President.

In the past days,

all Colombians

have been able to hear the Minister of Justice,

Mr. Rodrigo Lara here present,

talking to the media about

illegal money.

Everybody knows

he's referring to drug traffic money

in soccer

and politics.

That's very brave of you, Mr. Minister,

very brave!

And very cynical!

I understand, dear colleagues,

that this adjective may sound too strong

when referring to a Minister.

But I truly

can't think of a better one.

I say cynical

because I can't understand how you can dare

to talk about drug money in a political campaign

when that same money financed part of your campaign for Senate, Mr. Minister!

Mr. Representative, I imagine you are aware

that for such an accusation you need evidence.

Don't worry,

although you should.

Contrary to what you do,

we don't come out lashing at everyone, giving no names

or presenting elements of trial.

Do you want evidence?

That's only fair, Mr. Minister.

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.