"THOSE WHO IGNORE THEIR HISTORY ARE CONDEMNED TO REPEAT IT." "We're getting ready to go to Medellin to continue the negotiation there." "I think that's good." "It'll be much better for you all without the police on the hunt for you." "So what have you been able to do with regard to extradition?" "It's very complex, Pablo." "They asked me to deliver a message to you." "A message." "Alright, go ahead." "Mr. Daniel Bedoya, as you know, is the president's personal secretary." "Daniel Bedoya." "He says he'll commit to two things." "If you release his son immediately, he guarantees that neither you nor your associates will be extradited." "Just like that?" "On his word?" "I think there are situations where a man's word is more valuable than a piece of paper." "We bad guys are used to doing all of our business dealings without any signatures, contracts, or lawyers." "Do I have the power to believe in the word of one man?" "Yes, it's what I'm trying to tell you." "The problem is that Mr. Bedoya isn't a bad guy, nor is he an idiot." "No, no." "Let me tell you something." "Pablo Escobar killed our editor." "He almost killed us all with a bomb." "Now from one moment to the next we're supposed to believe he's going to turn himself in?" "No, it's not true." "I don't believe it." "There are things we still don't know." "What do you think?" "I don't like it one bit." "Thank you." "Go right ahead." "Thanks." "Good morning." "Good morning." "Go ahead." "Next door on the left." "Thank you." "Hello." "Hi." "Did you bring what I asked?" "Yes." "Thanks." "What about your brother?" "I don't know." "He'll be ticked off, but don't worry." "He knows how it is." "It's hard enough for me to get out, let alone us both." "Hurry!" "What matters now is that everything works out." "It has to." "I paid 90 thousand dollars, plus ten for you." "This has to work." "May I, miss?" "Oh please, this is a public document." "Colombians have a right to see what's in here." "Yes, but I need to record the entries." "There has to be an easier way to do this, right?" "I'll give it to you in a bit." "This isn't it." "Here he is!" "Ivan Lopera, visiting Daniel Bedoya, private secretary..." "What's going on?" "No, no!" "What are you doing?" "Damn it!" "Who are you?" "Let's go." "Thank you." "Have a good day." "May the Lord help me." "Be quiet." "Have a good day." "Mr." "Lopera?" "Yes?" "Nicky Polania with El Espectador." "May I ask you some questions?" "Pleasure meeting you, but I have a flight to catch." "I only need to know if it's true that you're negotiating with the Extraditables over the kidnapping of Carlos Bedoya." "And if that's why you visit the presidential palace so often." "Specifically, Daniel Bedoya, the president's personal secretary." "Let's do this." "Call my office." "We'll set up a time to speak calmly." "I only need an answer." "Are you negotiating with the Extraditables for Carlos Bedoya or not?" "Wait for me there." "Listen, Nicky." "If you mean that I'm doing everything possible to secure Carlos Bedoya's release... the answer is yes." "So that means the Government is using middlemen to negotiate with the Extraditables." "No, not the Government." "I'm only helping Daniel Bedoya." "He and I have been friends for a long time." "Mr. Bedoya is the president's private secretary." "His actions cannot be separated from his position in this administration." "Even if you see it differently, you're acting as a middleman for the Government to negotiate with the Medellin Cartel." "Attention." "El Espectador revealed in today's edition that what has untl now been seen as a process of surrender by the so-called Extraditables is nothing more than a negotiation between the Government and the Medellin Cartel." "Wait, aren't we both supposed to get out?" "I don't know anything." "What do you mean?" "He planned it all with you!" "He planned it with you!" "Be quiet." "You're shooting yourself in the foot." "Don't be stupid!" "I don't give a damn if I am!" "What happened to Evencio?" "What happened?" "What the hell is going on?" "What's going on?" "You made a mistake, sir." "Tell me where Evencio is so we can stop wasting time." "They..." "When I spoke to..." "They forced me to do this." "They threatened me." "They were going to kill my family." "You think I'm stupid enough to believe that?" "This wouldn't have happened... without the complicity of all of you." "I guarantee... that those responsible won't leave this place." "I can assure you." "Breaking news." "Caracol just confirmed that one of the men accused of Galan's murder just escaped from prison by passing himself off as a lawyer." "It seems several prison guards were complicit." "We're leaving, buddy." "What's with him?" "They're transferring him." "He said someone was going to kill him." "Poor guy!" "The other suspect has been transferred." "It seems there was a plan to kill them both." "That's the worst news I could get, General." "We have to do everything possible to capture them." "We're on it, sir." "Do we know how the negotiation was leaked to the press?" "What matters now is how we proceed." "Right now I'm probably being accused of selfishness and looking out for my own interests because my son is kidnapped, instead of wanting what's best for the country." "Yes, it is a very sensitive subject." "People might suspect all you care about is saving your son." "I think we all know that's not true." "I'm personally going to speak to the press to explain the situation." "We're preventing a war." "If they're going to attack me for it, so be it." "But we won't let the press dictate to us how we're to handle the country's problems." "In these crucial moments, if you think my resignation would be favorable," "I will provide it, Mr. President." "Were you able to speak to the U.S. president about the surrendering process?" "We're meeting in a few minutes." "I'll listen to his opinion." "We could use his support now more than ever." "Sir?" "So the patient snuck out before you could operate on him." "It's nice to be back in the carnival of screwups." "Thanks." "But, sir... the other patient is still there." "Be thankful that right now I've got bigger problems on my mind." "Because of what the paper said about the negotiations?" "Have a seat, Marino." "We're here." "Get out." "Come on." "Don't worry, the ground isn't going anywhere." "Move it." "Here." "You know what message you have to give your father, right?" "Well?" "Yes." "Yes." "Tell him that otherwise, he'll suffer the consequences." "Could it be we weren't smart about releasing Bedoya's son?" "Because we were still in control when we held him." "The situation was different." "Who knows if the Government will keep their word on our pact." "I think they will, sir." "Let's hope they do." "But you know those Government people aren't honest and coherent." "If they break their word, too bad." "You and them know that I've got no problem with continuing to soak the red on the Colombian flag." "They'd be real idiots to not negotiate with you and avoid bloodshed." "You say that because we're both crooks, and we understand each other because we're men of our word." "But things are very difficult with politicians and white collar crooks." "It's very different, very tough." "You never know what to expect from those people." "They're swimming in ambition and power." "Yes, sir." "Alright then." "Get back to screwing up." "Yes, sir." "My son and his family left the country." "I'm very glad." "Given the circumstances, it's what was best." "What do you think, Mr. President?" "Could it be we're close to ending all the terrorism this man has sown across the country yet we're unable to do it?" "We are able, sir, but we'd have to assume all the consequences." "Going against the opinion of the U.S. president?" "They always make threats, but we're the ones experiencing the problems." "Terrorism, bombs, kidnappings, hired killers..." "Drug trafficking is what's fueling all, or at least most of the country's problems." "Yes." "What do we do?" "I gave Escobar my word, sir." "I agreed to a negotiation and I supported it." "He had me under pressure because my son was being held." "But I can't ask you to go ahead with the negotiation because I'm afraid to break my promise to Escobar." "Hello?" "Let them in." "Mr. President, Mr. Bedoya, good afternoon." "I'm very sorry if I said too much to that reporter, but I doubt I said anything that wasn't true." "Please, have a seat." "Gentlemen, the negotiation process with the Extraditables is to be suspended." "Excuse me?" "You have all my support, Mr. President." "Are you sure, sir?" "If they want to continue negotiating, assuming all the consequences, we're very happy to hear them out." "Mr. President, with all due respect, this just can't be." "After all we've been through, you're saying we're just going to cancel everything?" "I understand your shock, Mr. Lopera." "But given the circumstances, the president has made the best decision." "That's fine." "I'm not arguing that." "But do you realize how Pablo Escobar could react when he hears that I, his lawyer, Mr. Secretary, and the president himself are going back on the promises we made?" "Mr." "Pablo." "Hi." "How'd it go?" "I'm sorry, Pablo." "What happened?" "The Government said they can't do that kind of deal." "They said extradition is constitutional." "Alright." "Sir..." "Those two are the boss'." "Put these in the red one." "Those too." "Those go in the green one as well as those." "All set, sir." "Alright." "You think this is the right strategy?" "Right now I don't give a s*** about strategy." "We have to think about..." "Think about what, Pedro?" "The president and his underlings won't stop messing with us!" "They should've thought before they messed with us!" "We can't throw in the towel." "We have to keep going." "How can I make you understand that the doors to negotiation closed a long time ago?" "And not because of me!" "Because of the damned government!" "Please stop playing the role of saint with me!" "Saint?" "Saint!" "So we're starting from scratch all over again?" "Going back to the starting point?" "Let's calm down." "We'll go to Medellin, sit down, and confront this situation." "If it's war the president wants, we'd be happy to give it to him." "Together as we should be." "Alright, let's get going." "You're kind of a screw-up, aren't you?" "Don't mess with me." "You nervous?" "We have to go." "Move it." "Man, it's hot." "It is, right?" "Hey, Jason, you think it's this hot where we're going?" "No idea." "You sure it was supposed to be here?" "This looks deserted." "It's like..." "If you're so nervous and tired, you can go back to Medellin." "I'll pay for your ride." "You'll pay for my ride." "You're so dumb." "Me?" "Tired?" "Don't be stupid." "It's just that this place looks deserted." "But I'm not scared." "There's a car coming." "Could it be that one?" "How should I know?" "Act normal." "If they stop, we'll get in." "Act normal." "Right on." "He's stopping." "Get in." "What's up, partner?" "What's going on?" "It's hot, isn't it?" "Thank you, sir." "Thank you." "Look at this." "My dad gave this to me and it's torn." "It doesn't even have a long strap." "How embarrassing." "Good evening." "Hello, sir." "How are you?" "Lucio Moreno." "Nice to meet you." "Hi." "How was your trip?" "Good." "A little bumpy, but fine." "A little tired." "Long trip?" "Come on." "You'll eat first so you can rest." "Ramirez, bring me two plates for these boys." "Thanks." "Sorry, men, but I need the table." "Good evening." "Sorry to interrupt you." "Let me put my ragged bag here." "It's like climbing some stairs." "Who's Leonel and who's Jason?" "I'm Jason." "I'm Leonel." "Welcome." "You'll eat and then rest." "Tomorrow we'll talk about the money." "Sounds good, Lucio." "You two ever kill anyone?" "Leonel and me have taken out a few army dudes, right?" "With knives." "Not with rifles though." "That's good." "That's what you have to do." "Hit those people hard!" "What else do you do?" "Well, sir, I worked in a factory with Jason." "To put my mom's mind at ease that I'm working legally." "And now we're here." "Yeah, boss, now we're here to really work." "You have to look out for your family." "You guys are green and yet you're here to do this." "Remember, get some rest." "Tomorrow we start for real." "This here is no joke." "It's serious business." "I'll be expecting you at 4:30 AM." "Thanks, Lucio." "Get some rest." "Good night." "See you later." "4:30 AM?" "Damn that's early!" "Relax, man." "How's it going in Bogota?" "Are you happy?" "Well... it's not bad, but I think I can help here in Medellin." "That'll be difficult, Martin." "I'm sure I can give you a hand with communication, intercepting the Medellin Cartel's calls." "If we're lucky, we can find Escobar's hideout." "Are you crazy?" "How can you think I'd expose you to so much danger?" "Colonel..." "Lieutenant Martin, how's it going?" "Major." "You here visiting your dad or are you here in Medellin on a special mission?" "Both." "Colonel, I've gotten a report regarding strange activities in the projects." "What do you mean by strange?" "Explain yourself." "Lots of armed young men, lots of people keeping guard." "It's as if they were expecting someone's arrival." "Escobar's coming back to Medellin." "Looks like after the supposed negotiations," "Escobar decided to leave his hideout and bring the fight here." "We have to be alert." "We can't let him gain territory." "We have to attack." "Reinforce the number of men in the projects." "As you command, Colonel." "Lieutenant, a pleasure to see you." "Dad, I think I can help out here in Medellin." "Don't be ridiculous." "The revenge was supposed to be against the President and his private secretary." "That's what people expect and assume I'm going to do." "But you know me and you know I never do what people expect but what I believe." "Killing cops?" "The government just formed an Elite Force whose only mission is to come after us and hunt us down, dead or alive." "How else can we return to Medellin if not by fighting those bastards?" "But they'll still come after us and we'll have to keep hiding." "Precisely." "I'm tired of that!" "I'm tired of hiding." "How can it be that at this stage of the game the tables have turned?" "Forget about it." "We're going after them." "Then we'll see goes down first." "You don't get it, Pablo." "Even if we kill two or three cops, they'll keep coming after us." "Especially now that the negotiations fell apart." "Don't underestimate me, Pedro." "Two or three?" "We're not talking about two or three." "I'm prepared to take out each and every cop." "They're won't forget about me." "Well, boys, let's get to work." "We have to get a move on." "The police are going to find our hideout in less than two days." "Sir, we have two security perimeters set up," "Fine, but that won't do me any good." "We have to be more proactive." "We're up for anything, boss." "What do we have to do?" "Kidnap people?" "Listen up." "The offer I'm about to make doesn't apply just to you, my friends, partners, and warriors." "It applies to every man in Medellin." "From this moment on, Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria will pay $2,000 in cash for every cop that turns up dead." "If he's a member of the Elite Forces, it's $5,000 in cash." "I can buy my mom a house if I kill three." "That's right!" "We're gonna hit 'em hard!" "Like the rats they are." "Tell everyone." "Go into the neighborhoods, the projects, and the churches." "Talk to your friends and those closest to you." "Tell your brothers and cousins." "Tell everyone that if they want to make some extra money, all they have to do is kill one of those damn pigs!" "It's that simple!" "We'll talk later, Pablo." "Thank you." "Thank you." "Thank you very much." "Today, eight police officers in Antioquia died when a car bomb exploded carrying almost 200 pounds of dynamite." "My God, when are they going to stop doing these things?" "It's crazy." "You know when?" "When all the social conditions and wealth are better distributed." "No." "This has nothing to do with wealth." "This is a consequence of a failed negotiation with the Medellin Cartel." "This car bomb was Pablo Escobar's doing." "Of course it was Pablo Escobar." "You know he doesn't act alone." "He's with the paramilitaries." "He finances this dirty war." "He also finances this war against us." "It's as if they want to erase us from the country's political spectrum." "It's been said, including by the government, that I'm the candidate for the guerillas." "Nothing could be further from the truth." "I hope the president realizes that those weak accusations jeopardize my integrity even more." "I am the people's candidate." "From a majority who feel this is the right time for a country more just and fair for the working class." "Thank you very much." "Mr. Jaramillo... allow me to say that it doesn't matter what the next election results are." "This debate is just more proof that Colombian leftists enjoy the privileges and the guarantees to democratically face off against the other candidates, and that... is thanks to this government." "Thanks to this government." "You're right about that, Senator." "And all thanks to the president's peace negotiations that our movement stopped being a guerilla group in order to turn into a political force with a presence in the next election." "With a vision of social equality, responsible growth, and especially peace and reconciliation throughout the entire national landscape." "Hello, gentlemen." "What about your son?" "When will he be going back to Bogota?" "General, he tells me he doesn't want to go back now." "He insists that I have him work for me here." "As if he didn't realize how serious things are here in Medellin." "Those eight dead cops were just the beginning of the Medellin Cartel's plan to eliminate all the dirty snitch cops here in Medellin." "Hello, gentlemen." "Everything alright?" "What's up?" "What's up?" "Alright, gentlemen." "The message is clear." "The boss is being generous and wants to reward you all." "$2,000 to whoever kills a cop." "And $5,000 to whoever kills an Elite Force cop." "Kill two and that's $10,000." "If you kill three, that's $15,000." "Kill as many as you want." "Relax a little, guys." "The first thing we have to do is ask" "Maria Auxiliadora to help us and give us the wisdom to administer that money." "You're all going to be millionaires!" "One more thing." "Don't keep this information to yourself." "Let your fathers, mothers, uncles, cousins, girlfriends, and mistresses know!" "Whoever wants money, now you know." "$5,000 for a dead cop." "Alright?" "Let's get to it." "Now you know." "Well?" "How did you see him?" "He knows how to shoot a gun." "And he's..." "He's 16 years old." "Man, Lucio." "That's what worries me." "We're giving some little s*** a huge responsibility." "These kids grow up with a gun in their hands, man." "Don't you think you're exaggerating?" "How old were we when we were shooting?" "Yeah, but one thing is having good aim and another is being sent to where we're sending them." "What if something happens?" "Nothing's going to happen." "Look at him." "Who's gonna think that a boy like that could do such a thing?" "Don't think about it too much." "They're it." "We don't have time." "We have to take advantage of these tumultuous times." "Now that Escobar decided to kill all those people he'll eventually have to suffer the consequences." "Lucio... you're responsible for this job." "Alright?" "When have I ever let you down?" "We'll see." "Alright then." "Yes, sir." "A nation united will never be divided!" "A nation united will never be divided!" "What matters is not that the rich are rich." "It's that there be less and less poor!" "So our society progresses and we don't have problems like drug trafficking, it's important that wealth be evenly distributed, instead of steadily going to the same few people!" "Bernardo for president!" "We have to go, honey." "We haven't finished." "I don't care!" "Excuse us!" "Sorry, but we have to go!" "Thank you." "Dear Lord, you have to be more careful." "I'm campaigning, honey." "What can I do?" "Be more careful, Bernardo." "Don't be in the middle of so many people." "And don't be so far away from the bodyguards." "But it's just five minutes." "Nothing will happen." "Sure." "That's what Galan thought when he went to the Soacha rally." "Do you want the same thing happening to you?" "You're right, honey." "I'm not trying to be a pest." "But you have to be careful." "Look around, though." "We've got 15 bodyguards and two bulletproof cars." "I've done everything to protect myself." "Even if you and I both know that protection is completely useless." "Don't start that again." "Listen, Mariela." "I'm the leftist presidential candidate." "When I accepted the nomination," "I also accepted the possibility of shedding my own blood in defense of this ideal." "That won't happen." "Let's hope not." "I hope I'm wrong." "But I can't run away, much less turn my back on this responsibility I have." "It's my inevitable duty to carry on."