"THOSE WHO IGNORE THEIR HISTORY ARE CONDEMNED TO REPEAT IT." "Mr. President, I'll ask you again what I asked you the day you agreed to this interview." "Don't you feel the public order situation has gotten out of control for you?" "Not at all." "As evidence, the primary for the Liberal Party was recently held and there were no incidents." "224 policemen have died in Medellin so far this year, sir." "Well, Medellin is a special case." "And yes, we have to acknowledge that there's a lot of violence in Medellin right now." "It's directly related to the government offensive against the Medellin Cartel." "There's been an offensive in place since last year and the violence wasn't this bad." "The closer we get to Escobar and his people, the worse the battle will be." "Mr. President, could it be that the breakdown in the negotiations between the Government and Escobar, which were being held because Mr. Bedoya's son was a hostage, motivated Escobar to go on the attack again?" "This time, instead of bombs, he's killing policemen." "The negotiations you mention weren't exactly that." "They were an answer to Escobar's proposal to turn himself in." "Secondly... right now the Medellin Cartel is facing off with the National Elite Forces." "It's logical for them to try to run away, hide, and defend themselves." "That's all it is." "That's all." "So I pass the deceased and go to the back of the plane." "I go into the bathroom, pull the machine gun out of the trashcan, wait 30 seconds..." "Exactly." "That's where the other people I've got undercover there come out and kill all the bodyguards." "Just like Jason, right?" "You think my people left Jason behind just like that?" "It's not what I think." "It's what happened." "Listen up." "At your age you don't understand a lot of things." "But I'm not going to leave you alone on that plane, son." "You think I'm dumb?" "It's hard enough to sneak a gun on a plane." "How are your people going to help me?" "How will they sneak their guns on?" "The same way they got the machine gun on!" "In these operations, nothing's left to chance." "Nothing's improvised." "I have to pay a lot of people and make a lot of moves for everything to work out." "Why didn't you tell us the truth?" "That we were going to kill a presidential candidate and not some businessman?" "Because it was better like that at that moment." "But now you know." "So stop complaining." "Let's go over what you did wrong!" "What are you talking about Mr. Lucio?" "I did everything you said." "You passed right by a presidential candidate and didn't even look at him!" "You think the bodyguards will find it very normal for a person on a plane to pass a presidential candidate and not even look at him?" "Let's do it again from the top!" "The attack on the Justice Palace by the Freedom Movement five years ago was obviously a mistake." "We wanted to bring the president to trial because we felt betrayed, but it was a mistake." "And yes, if I could turn back time," "I'd do things differently." "Commander, don't you fear for your life after all that's happened to the left-leaning candidates?" "The hope of returning Colombia to peace and its citizens having better lives with more equality erases any hint of fear." "Thank you, everyone." "Our apologies." "We have to go, Diego." "Have a good day." "Who are these guys?" "Reinforcements for the Elite Force sent in from Bogota." "You mean reinforcements for the cemetery." "Welcome to Medellin, gentlemen." "We know you're here not just because you're qualified to be a part of this Elite Force, but because you were willing to join us knowing the grave danger we're all in." "I congratulate you." "I hope that with your support, we'll achieve this unit's objective which as you all know is to dismantle the Medellin Cartel." "Yes, Colonel!" "Ten-hut!" "Left face!" "Forward march!" "So Pablo... more of the same?" "More of the same, Pedro." "Senator Santorini was very clear when he talked to us about that." "In the presidential election they'll also be voting for constitutional change." "Exactly." "So from now on all we do is wait patiently." "Are we certain that's going to happen?" "Well, buddy... you have to keep in mind that this is a bill being pushed by the Government itself." "A change in the constitution is in the interest and desires of the people." "That's why Santorini's saying it's practically a done deal." "Why don't we just go back into hiding and leave the cops alone?" "We'll get a bunch of people off our backs." "Let Gaviria win, the constitution be revised, and then we'll pressure them for them to prohibit the extradition of Colombians." "Meanwhile, we give the police a chance to find us, right?" "Stop talking nonsense, Pedro." "Do you two think the Colonel's going to just stand by until we kill him or a thousand cops?" "Cops are like bandits, Pablo." "They're a result of poverty." "The only difference is that the cops are on the Government side, the bandits on ours." "But they'll keep arriving in hordes, just like the ones that just arrived." "You're completely right about that." "Chili." "Sir?" "Come here a minute." "Let's quit screwing around." "Especially you, because to me you're the father of all bandits." "Starting now, there's a cash reward of $100,000 for anyone who brings me the head of Col. Martin Pavon." "I hope it's you, that way you can keep the money." "Damn, boss... $100,000?" "Of course." "Sure." "Thanks for letting me be here with you all, Dad." "Stop thanking me, son." "I might start regretting it." "From now on I'm the Colonel." "As you wish, Colonel." "Don't mind him, Lieutenant." "The Colonel will always see you as a son." "So assume the consequences of wanting to join this unit, and be the best among your colleagues." "I will, Major." "You can bet on it." "Let's get to work." "I understand we've done some tracking that's led us to the port." "Obviously, it was discovered through key words..." "Sure, words like "boss," "sir," "Pablo," etc." "Exactly, sir." "Since we haven't received backup from the Americans," "I propose we investigate by intercepting radio waves." "Really?" "Yes." "We're waiting for equipment the DEA is going to provide us." "With that equipment, we'll be able to triangulate the calls between them." "By intercepting those calls we might learn where these criminals are hiding." "We've got systems running here that are really working well for us." "Let's do this." "We'll wait for the Americans to bring that equipment, then we'll make the changes." "Sure." "Colonel, Major... it's not a change in methodology, it's a change in objective." "If we do this investigation using words like..." ""whack," "dirtbag," or "trigger," etc." "we'll get better results from the investigation." "We have to talk." "Fine, say when and where." "In two hours at Sabaneta park." "Alright, Chili." "See you there." "Are you stupid or what?" "Chili?" "We knew he was one of the top guys, but not which one." "How can you call me that?" "Want me to call you by your first and last name, Officer?" "Sorry about that." "Don't worry, it's fine." "Two hours." "Don't be late." "Moron." "Officer?" "He's talking to a policeman." "It's too hard to fight like this, sir." "Do we have the exact location of that call, Martin?" "No, sir." "We'd need the Americans' help for that." "If these guys keep using this frequency, we'll be able to track them." "Wait!" "We know where they're meeting!" "At the Sabaneta plaza in two hours!" "Operation Lightning, Aguirre." "Yes, Colonel." "Get on the radio." "Put me through to General Ulloa." "Fast!" "Thanks for the interview, Commander." "May I kiss you?" "Sure." "May I have a picture?" "Sure." "Thank you." "Do you have a minute?" "Sure." "Your wife's been calling all morning." "Should I have your secretary put her through?" "Not yet." "I know this campaign's very important, Diego, but your wife and children are too." "I know." "Why do you think I'm writing Nydia?" "A letter?" "Talking on the phone kills the romance." "Letters must work." "There are so few divorces among our parents' generation, right?" "You're right." "You've not only been rebellious all your life, you've also been flirtatious." "Not a flirt, a romantic." "Alright, Mr. Romantic." "Let me know when you're back on earth so I can give you your new schedule." "A new schedule?" "Yes." "Aren't we flying to Barranquilla tomorrow?" "There's been a change of plans." "I'll tell you later." "Say hello to my sister-in-law and the kids." "He changed his plans?" "Why?" "No way, man!" "Either way, the plan stands until the trip happens." "Yes, sir!" "We can't do the job tomorrow." "We'll have to stay here a few more days." "What happened?" "Stuff." "Don't worry about it." "Your day will come." "What's going on with Jason's lawyers?" "You and the damn Jason subject!" "Are you two dating or something?" "I've got two lawyers working on that." "Turn that thing off!" "I have to fix a plan I'd been working on for weeks." "But Mr. Lucio..." "I've been locked up in here for days." "I can't watch TV, can't listen to music, can't look out the window..." "It's such a drag." "We're back with news on the case of the murder of Bernardo Jaramillo, presidential candidate for the Universal Patriot Party." "Jason Buitrago, the hitman who killed the presidential candidate, has just been transferred to a juvenile correction center in Medellin where he will remain until his case is settled." "They're taking him to Medellin!" "Jason's so damn lucky!" "Yeah." "I didn't want to tell you because I need you to be focused on this operation." "It's just so awesome." "They're taking him to the juvenile correctional center where we've been a million times before." "He'll be at home there!" "That's why I tried to have him sent there." "Maybe now you'll stop harping on the Jason thing." "But Mr. Lucio, there's something that worries me." "I'm not 18 anymore." "They can put me in jail." "Listen, Leonel." "No one's going to catch you." "That's what you say." "But when the plane lands and the cops surround it, how am I going to slip out?" "Listen..." "I've told you many times before that just because you don't know all the details of an operation doesn't mean it's poorly planned." "Trust me." "I told you everything would be fine with Jason and I'd take care of him." "How are things going?" "So, you just focus on doing your job." "I'll take care of the rest." "Don't worry." "I've got your back." "Alright, split up and blend in with the people." "Don't let them see you're waiting for someone." "Colonel, we're a few blocks away from the plaza, ready to capture the criminal and the traitor." "We await orders." "Keep a discreet distance." "It hasn't yet been two hours." "That's the idea, sir." "Let's give them time to arrive, get settled, and then we'll close off the exits." "Understood?" "Everything alright?" "Yep." "What's up?" "Let's go, buddy." "Where to?" "Come on, just walk." "Are you two with Chili?" "Just hold this." "And stop asking questions." "We're still intercepting calls." "We'll advise if anything." "Over and out." "Boss, there's a fly in the soup." "That's them, sir." "Bark." "There are about eight cops three blocks away from the plaza." "They're really suspicious." "What are you waiting for, you moron?" "Eight times eight is 64." "Have at 'em!" "Aguirre, abort immediately!" "Leave now!" "Repeat, leave and return to the academy!" "Why, sir?" "They know where you are!" "Chili's ordered an attack!" "Get out now!" "Alright." "Let's go!" "Now!" "Move it!" "Let's go!" "Let's go!" "Take off!" "Take cover!" "Call for backup!" "Aguirre, report back!" "Don't you want the money?" "Get them!" "We've got men, down, Colonel!" "Do it!" "Get them!" "Let's go!" "Come on!" "There's five of them!" "I recognize Buitre!" "There's a lot of them." "They killed one, sir!" "How is he?" "Send an ambulance, Colonel." "Send an ambulance!" "Don't die on me!" "Stay with me!" "Are you going to keep killing policemen?" "I could ask you the same thing, Miguel." "Are you going to keep killing politicians?" "Don't kid yourself." "That whole thing about the white shirt and the law is pure crap." "They're just guerrillas." "I'm no moron, Miguel." "You're just obsessed with that subject." "To you, anyone with leftist ideals is a guerrilla or a terrorist." "He was just a politician with leftist leanings, that's all." "I'm going to ask a favor of you, Pablo." "I don't question your actions." "Don't question mine." "I'm not questioning your actions." "I'm asking you something that's important to me." "I'll ask again." "Are you going to keep killing politicians?" "Are you going to keep killing policemen?" "Of course!" "My war continues." "And it's not a war on policemen or the national police." "It's a war on the national government." "So is mine." "Fine." "I've got no problem with that." "Kill all the politicians you want." "The only thing I ask is that you have the decency to go out and face the media." "Take responsibility for your killings, that's all!" "Are you doing that?" "Of course I am." "You think anyone in Medellin doubts that I've ordered the police killings?" "You think there's anyone else?" "It's me!" "Since you didn't man up and kept quiet instead, the Government took advantage to blame me for those deaths." "That's their new strategy." "I'm screwed!" "So man up!" "Not until I've finished off those guerrillas who wear nice shoes... and drive bulletproof cars to protect themselves from us instead of us from them..." "That day I'll tell the world that I finished those pigs off." "Don't forget, they killed my father." "I understand that, Miguel." "But understand this." "You can't justify a war of this magnitude and call it your own." "It's your obligation to overcome the issue with your father." "Fine." "Would you forgive them?" "Would you?" "Talk to you later." "This guy's unbelievable." "This is quite an asshole..." "Come on, bro." "What are we waiting for?" "I told you to stay put." "Look at you..." "Pushy like any crooked cop." "Listen, bro." "I'm not just any cop." "I'm doing business with Chili, alright?" "Doing business with Chili?" "You smell like a cop." "You reek." "Be quiet." "He's here." "What's going on?" "Why can't we meet at the park?" "Pineda, bro..." "You're in no position to be setting the rules." "You have to follow my orders, bro!" "If we have to meet here it's because of your Colonel." "Listen, bro." "I came straight from my house." "If someone's tailing you or something, that's on you, bro." "Hey, Chili... what if someone did follow you?" "If we're gonna do something, then let's." "I don't have time to waste." "Listen to this guy, talking like a thug." "That's your role now, huh?" "It's simple, Pineda." "You have to take out another Colonel." "Hello?" "This is Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria," "ID Card number 8,345,786 issued in Envigado." "I don't talk to terrorists or murderers." "Neither do I, but I'll make an exception this time." "I'm calling to relay some very important information." "Let's see if you stop lying to the media once and for all." "You're making unfounded accusations, which is quite irresponsible." "Presidential candidate Diego Pizano will be assassinated." "What did you say?" "There's a cell from the United Self-Defense forces from Cordoba and Uraba already in Bogota." "Tell the candidate to be very careful." "Keep in mind who's giving you the heads-up." "Next time, don't be such a jerk." "I don't need anybody pinning killings on me." "I assume my own killings." "Let's go, Marino." "I almost lost another man today." "Fortunately, he's out of danger." "Thank God." "It's really rough in Medellin right now." "We knew that when I accepted this transfer." "How's Martin?" "He's doing good." "He's working hard." "It's been great bringing him into the Elite group." "It'll be more noticeable when we receive gear from the U.S." "I'm so glad you're getting along." "I miss you, honey." "I miss you too." "When will you take some time off to come to Bogota, even if it's only for a weekend?" "You think I don't want to see you?" "See the kids?" "We've been infiltrated and getting out is complicated." "Take good care of yourself, will you?" "If they're paying for dead cops, you and Aguirre must have a price on your heads too." "What's going on with you, Javier?" "What do you mean?" "I'm alright." "You may have learned to lie to others, but you can't lie to me." "I know you're up to something." "I'm alright, Isabel." "It's work stuff." "That's all." "Really?" "Work with whom?" "With the force or your new friends?" "You're going to start with the same old song?" "None of that." "I know you very well." "You get like that when you're up to something." "You got like that when Colonel Quintana went down." "Back then, it was different because you were scared, they had threatened you." "Nothing seems to bother you now." "It seems you don't care about a thing." "Are you getting comfortable with those guys?" "Let me warn you..." "Be very careful." "If you don't stop now, it'll get out of control." "Don't question my decisions, Isabel." "Who told me not to talk to General Ulloa?" "Who?" "You did, right?" "Or did you forget already?" "It doesn't surprise me, General." "There's an all out war against the left." "It's not just the left." "It's against the Government, against all institutions in general." "Just like when you defied the establishment by occupying the Justice Palace." "With all due respect, General..." "Those are the comments that breed hatred in this country." "We have to learn to respect and forgive one another." "I agree with you." "That's why I'm here, to discuss your safety, to make you aware of the information at hand." "What do you recommend, General?" "To stay behind closed doors and stop my campaign?" "Not at all." "I recommend what I've already told you." "Watch your back." "You're in charge of my security." "I have 15 of your agents guarding me." "Do I need more than that?" "Listen, Diego..." "You're right about everything you're saying." "That's why I find it meaningless to warn you about something you already know." "Excuse me." "Don't take it the wrong way , General." "Have a seat." "I promise I'll do my part." "But you'll have to do yours at one point or another." "What is that supposd to mean?" "So far, there's just talk of persecuting Pablo Escobar, the Medellin Cartel..." "When will you shift your efforts to Miguel Moreno?" "To the Cordoba and Uraba paramilitary forces?" "They're the reason why my life's in danger." "As long as you do nothing, my life will be in danger." "That's right." "I did my duty and warned you." "Excuse me." "Your parents must be rolling over in their graves." "Do you know who that man was?" "At first, I didn't know because I was over there." "They brought me there under false pretenses." "False pretenses?" "False pretenses, Jason?" "Did you tell the police everything already?" "Come here." "Come sit next to me." "You're still a child, dear." "That's why they fooled you." "You have to tell the police everything." "Otherwise, you'll regret it later on." "Don't worry." "I'm a minor." "I'll be out of here soon." "What about Leonel?" "His parents keep asking me about his whereabouts." "Tell Leonel's folks that he's very smart." "He'll be back soon." "He won't let anybody fool him like they did to 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?" "I'm still very young, I'm only 18 years old," "I don't want to spend the rest of my life in jail." "Let's see Leonel, this confinement is hurting you." "I will be with you all the way," "I swear..." "That's just bullshit brother." "I'm leaving for Medellin." "Okay go to Medellin, 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?" "Put yourself in my shoes, brother!" "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." "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." "What's up, Pavon?" "When will you catch Escobar so we can go back home?" "We have to wait for a phone call, and we'll catch them." "Are you sure?" "I'm sure." "Good night." "You too." "Good evening, Major." "Hi." "What are you doing here at this hour, Officer?" "I was looking for an Elite officer, but everyone's asleep already." "Yeah... you don't sleep here, right?" "No, Major." "I'm heading home already." "Excuse me, Major." "Good night." "What's up?" "You really have no shame." "I came all the way here to see you, and you don't even pay attention to me." "I'm all alone here." "Don't say that, dear." "You know I've always liked going to bed late." "Were you smoking?" "Yeah." "How's your gastritis?" "I'm messed up." "Obviously..." "With all this uncertainty." "I thought everything would be fine by December." "We'd have a good time... but it's been one thing after the other." "That was the plan, but..." "We have to be a little bit more patient." "I know we'll be together again, in peace... spending time with the family but..." "But not yet." "What are we waiting for?" "I'm in a huge mess because I totally lost faith in man." "And I'm not just talking about politicians," "I'm talking about all human beings." "I don't trust anybody anymore." "So, I've been thinking... the only way out of this war is... if they promise me I won't be extradited to the U.S." "But not with lousy decrees, which is what the government wants to do." "I want something for real, under oath, in writing... a constitutional law." "You know what I mean?" "I sure do, but that's really complicated." "Come in..." "Good morning, Colonel." "What's going on, Aguirre?" "I'm sorry to bother you so early." "If something happened, go ahead and say it." "I've had a hunch about the mole since last night, and I wanted to talk to you about it." "Javier..." "It's 6:20." "You're late for work!" "Damn it." "That's because you're staying up late doing who-knows-what." "Why did you come home so late last night?" "Javier!" "Ligia, stop worrying." "We're doing everything within our power to protect Diego." "Yeah, I know that, Marcos." "Then?" "Then just forget it." "It's a woman thing." "Woman thing..." "Good morning." "Good morning, Commander." "Ready to head home?" "I've been in Bogota for so long that I don't believe myself when I say I'm from Cartagena." "What's wrong, sis?" "Nothing." "You look sad." "Shall we work on your itinerary?" "Shall we go over what we have to do on the campaign trail through the coastline?" "If we have time, there's a commitment I'd like to take care of." "Good morning." "Please take me to the airport." "My pleasure." "Perfect." "We'll proceed immediately." "Ready." "We've located Chili." "Let's go." "You heard it, gentlemen." "Board the vehicles on the left." "Go ahead." "There it is." "What's up, coz?" "Don't tell me you already did the job, or do you have some other information?" "An Elite group's leaving right now to capture you." "It's him." "Mireya!" "Mireya!" "What's up?" "Pack your things." "We're leaving." "I'm exercising." "We have to go." "What's going on, bro?" "We have to leave!" "Stand up." "Calm down!" "Things just heated up, and we have to leave right away." "Do as I say and pack right away." "Quickly." "I'm so glad you're here." "Come in." "Country life's been good to you." "You've gained weight." "Yeah, and you're skinny as always." "Cool." "Peluche, come here!" "Gonzalo, we have visitors." "The Motoa brothers are here!" "Come say hi." "What's up, Julio?" "What's up, Pedro?" "Welcome." "Come in." "Have a seat next to me, Pedro." "I got whisky for German and aguardiente for us." "Guess who made the appetizers!" "Who else?" "Peluche!" "Look at my blistered hands." "Medellin is the best place now without so many cops on our asses." "The color green has vanished from that city." "With so many starving kids yearning to make two grand..." "At that rate, there won't be any left." "Cheers." "Let's do it." "To the pleasure of having you here." "To what do we owe the honor of such a pleasant visit?" "Let's cut to the chase, Pablo." "We've never agreed with that cop slaughter you started." "You've never agreed with any of my military-style calls." "Right?" "Despite that, we've kept being partners and friends." "Right, Gonzalo?" "And that won't change." "You can rest assured." "We want to find another way out of this situation." "What do you mean?" "Listen, Pablo..." "You're killing a bunch of cops." "Yeah." "Miguel Moreno is targeting all presidential candidates." "We're in the middle, not knowing what to do." "Worst yet, they're pinning everything on the Medellin Cartel." "Hold on, Pedro." "I'm not catching your drift." "On the one hand, you want to keep being friends and partners." "On the other, you don't because you don't agree, and you'll stop supporting me and my friend Miguel." "I'm not following you..." "I don't get it." "It's pretty simple." "German, Julio, and I have been thinking about it..." "We've decided not to wait for a constitutional amendment." "We want to negotiate with the Government."