Alias J.J. (2017) s01e20 Episode Script
Episode 20
1 A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES THE FOLLOWING IS A FICTIONAL STORY INSPIRED BY SURVIVING ESCOBAR BY JOHN JAIRO VELÃSQUEZ VÃSQUEZ.
CHARACTERS AND SITUATIONS HAVE BEEN ALTERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Iâve been thinking about that matter we've been discussing.
About what? About that lame reduction the president gave me.
Oh.
What are your thoughts? I know how we can soften up that jerk.
Truthfully, I donât think itâs crazy, Minister.
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC The army and the police are looking for the former presidentâs brother.
And my client is sure he can rescue him.
That is, if you can sign an agreement reducing his penalty.
How much? Five years.
I honestly donât think that can be done.
Look, Mónica.
Itâs one thing for a prisoner to help us unmask a guerrilla leader, and another thing for him to be involved in the rescue operation of someone whoâs been kidnapped.
No, honestly⦠Itâs the life of the former presidentâs brother thatâs at stake.
I didnât forget.
I wonât agree to anything just yet.
But tell me what the plan is.
To begin with, weâd have to help J.
J.
Velásquez break out of the Capital Prison.
Well, hereâs the thing, gentlemen To the government, having the most dangerous and merciless hitman, Escobarâs right hand, on the streets was an overly complex business.
The government was risking a jailbreak and a national scandal.
But the truth was the kidnapped victim's life depended on J.
J.
Velásquez, and the former president was cornered.
Either he placed his trust in the hitman, or he simply risked losing his brother forever.
Doctor, do you hear what youâre asking me? I canât possibly help Mr.
Velásquez escape.
Itâs not impossible.
The tunnel the guerrilla was going to use is already there.
- That tunnel is sealed.
- It can be reopened.
All you need to do is simply allow whatever needs to happen so the tunnel is usable right away.
That is madness, sir.
The orders come from the highest level.
Doctor, think about it.
Youâre going to set a convicted criminal free with no guarantees that he'll return here.
Thatâs a calculated risk, and weâre willing to take it.
You just let the order go through.
We need that tunnel cleared at once.
Let me give you some advice.
Look at it this way: youâre choosing the greater good.
Of course, this is off the record.
This conversation between us never happened.
CAPITAL PRISON DRUG TRAFFICKERS CELLBLOCK My friend.
Wake up.
Weâre going outside.
No, I want to sleep, Popeye.
Get up.
Get up, weâre leaving and be quiet.
Go on, quick.
Quick.
Move it.
Whatâs the plan? The plan is Iâm getting you out of here.
Get back.
Cover your ears.
Get down and take cover.
Ready.
What is this crap? Weâre out.
Piojo.
- What is it, boss? You okay? - What happened? - I donât know.
- Haul ass and find out.
Okay, sir.
Iâll get right on it.
You stay.
- QuerubÃn.
- Sir.
Listen to me.
You stay there, and donât move for any reason.
As you say, boss.
Friend.
Easy.
Stay calm.
Come on, Commander.
Come on.
Commander, weâre doing just fine.
This way, sir.
Come on.
This way, sir.
Ready, bro.
We're good.
Start it up.
Door.
Some mess the vice minister left for us, right? Thatâs the governmentâs problem, Lieutenant.
Or did you go and tell them to help J.
J.
escape? - No.
- Well, there you go.
Iâve lost all authority over these people, the guards.
Would the vice minister and the president admit they worked with J.
J.
? Your conscience is clear, thatâs what matters.
Yes, but I have to bear this burden.
- Is it safe here? - It is.
We'll stay here a while until things cool down.
- Take a look around.
- Yes, sir.
You said you needed to be outside in order to discuss business.
Iâve done my part.
How much do I have to pay for the doctor? Weâll see.
Weâll see what? The thing is, I first need to contact my people.
I donât know if Gavilan is alive or if they already killed him.
Come on.
- Hello.
January 20 here.
January 20.
- Go ahead, go ahead.
- I thought you were outside.
- Thatâs what a lot of people wish.
No, weâre on top of things here.
Free and on top.
Look, I need you to follow my instructions precisely.
Are you listening? - Howâs the patient? - Very well.
How much am I going to have to pay for this little joke? Look, man Since you were the one who helped me out of that hellhole, it will only cost you a million.
I'll offer half of that, and throw in this chain.
Okay, good.
Take me to him, and weâll close the deal.
No, wait.
I already told my men to take him to an intermediate location.
We get there, you hand over the cash, and Iâll give you Gavilan.
Deal? Okay.
- Jaramillo.
- Sir.
Go ahead and get the money.
Yes, sir.
John Jairo is here.
Heâs with Bachué.
Attention.
Stay alert at all times.
Itâs strange that my men arenât here yet.
Just relax.
Weâll wait for them.
Iâll get the man, bring him here, and youâll give me the cash.
Give me the money.
Okay.
Money upon delivery.
- A deal is a deal.
- Of course.
How are you, doctor? Doctor, how are you? Youâre safe now, okay? Relax, youâre with us.
Bring him some water.
Thatâs not him.
Attention, boys.
Come on.
Move forward.
Thatâs not him.
Who are you? - Who are you? - Chase them! - Get in.
Thatâs not him.
- Negative.
This is not the former presidentâs brother.
Get in the trucks.
I feel Ikúâs spirit watching you.
- Ikú, godfather? - Death.
- Watch out, child.
- Take care, godfather.
Take care.
- Let Eleguá protect you, child.
- So it shall be.
The driver will take you wherever you want.
Blondie.
This is getting very ugly.
Never in our lives has Ikú appeared.
You know what that means.
Death.
But where is it coming from? The Romeros? The connections to the campaign? Where? Look, honey, we still have the briefcase, okay? Thatâs our insurance.
As long as we have it, they canât do shit to us.
Oh, of course they can, babe.
If they want to screw us over, theyâll find a way.
MOUNTAINS OF COLOMBIA Whatâs that noise? Theyâre here.
I'm not going down by myself.
Freeze.
Long live the revolution! Go in! Secure the perimeter! Perimeter secured.
Welcome to freedom, sir.
So it is confirmed? Thank you so much, Mr.
Vice Minister.
Yes, of course.
Iâll tell him.
Thank you again.
The former president wanted me to thank you for handling all this.
What about the deal? Are they playing dumb? How can you think that? Your penalty will be reduced.
Now itâs just a matter of protocol and making it official.
Iâll handle that.
Donât worry.
Okay.
Excuse me, I have to go.
See you.
Youâre a liar, an embarrassment to this country.
How so, sir? I did as I was asked.
I saved the manâs life.
It's business.
Relax.
Liar.
Bloody parasite.
Taking advantage of others' troubles to get ahead.
Stealing time from justice.
Such a disappointment.
CAPITAL PRISON Mr.
Velásquez.
Before he died, Tiago Medel confessed that Cristo Charria and his wife were the link between the former presidentâs campaign and the Cartel del Valle.
The DEA and the prosecution suspect that part of the drug money that infiltrated the presidential campaign was facilitated by the Charria couple.
But it's an assumption, because we have no evidence to prove any of this.
What do I have to do with it? A few days ago, the DEA intercepted a shipment containing five tons of cocaine in Central America.
And every mule we interrogated agreed that this shipment belonged to Cristo Charria.
No, you canât take him like this.
Weâre decent people and you have no proof of this.
My God! Thanks to this, the police were able to capture him.
- They'll bring him to this prison.
- That is correct.
- Relax, love.
- This is a mistake! - Calm down.
- This is not fair.
- Weâll fix this.
- Weâre very decent people.
- Weâll fix this.
- Papi.
Calm down, darling.
Call the lawyers.
It seems our teamwork has had excellent results.
Thatâs why theyâre looking for us.
Look at that The DEA asking me for favors.
Thatâs right, my friend.
Donât worry, this is something weâve done before with other criminals.
- Are you interested? - Yes.
Wait a moment, doctor.
First I want to hear what I would need to do.
Itâs simple.
Charria will be in cellblock number three.
Your block.
You would just need to gain his trust and get information to help us prove that the shipment confiscated by the DEA was his.
These two will be taking care of you.
All right then.
Come here.
Itâs important that youâre aware that the DEA and the prosecution are working together on this.
What does the prosecution have to do with it? Well, if they can link the Charria couple to the Cartel del Valle, that would prove⦠that the presidential campaign was financed with drug money.
Exactly.
Thatâs an issue my government is also interested in.
- So I would be a snitch.
- Well, nothing in this life comes free.
Besides, your cooperation guarantees a penalty reduction of five more years.
- Five, John Jairo.
- I wonât budge for five years.
Iâll take the deal, but you need to tell me something else.
I'll do whatever you need, but your government has to guarantee that they wonât ask for my extradition.
Okay? I donât know if you know this, but only the President of the United States can request that.
No deal then.
- Wait up.
- Well⦠I could check with the embassy, intercede, see what we could do.
Everything is negotiable, my friend.
Perfect.
Iâll be leaving then.
Weâll be in touch through your lawyer.
- Thank you, officer.
- Excuse me.
That went well, right? NATIONAL PROSECUTOR Mr.
Charria, it won't be easy for you to account for all this money.
It looks like you have over 15 billion pesos in Colombian bank accounts, and that you own property in the U.
S.
thatâs under yours and your wifeâs name.
Let me ask you, Mr.
Charria, what is it you do? You know very well Iâm a retired officer of the glorious national Colombian police.
Do you think weâre idiots? Tell me where you got the money.
Show respect, Detective.
My client is innocent until proven otherwise.
Of course.
Let me ask you again, Mr.
Charria, where did you get that money? Oh, well, the Holy Virgin and the Lord of miracles are so nice to me.
They never leave my side.
Thatâs how I got that money.
Theyâre so nice to me.
Down in Ecuador, I found a funeral mound and dug it out.
- A funeral mound? - Yes, a funeral mound.
An indigenous tomb, man.
When I was a guard at the prison island of Gorgona the inmates gave me the coordinates.
I went there and I dug out, like, five million pesos in gold and pre-Columbian stuff, you know? Right.
Where did you get the other ten billion pesos? Oh, the Holy God truly never leaves my side.
Look, I won the lottery twice.
Thereâs the proof.
DRUG TRAFFICKERS CELLBLOCK Lights.
Godfather.
Tell me what you see, godfather.
Tell me.
Itâs two forces two very powerful forces, child.
Who are they? Tell me who they are.
I need to know who they are.
- Tell me who they are.
- I see two brothers.
Two brothers.
What else do you see? Tell me what it is you see.
I see a hitman.
A hitman.
I see a hitman.
- At your service, sir.
What do you need? - No, nothing.
I just came to welcome you.
You can count on me if you need anything.
Are you a witch doctor? Because I need someone to curse my bitch wife.
She left me.
Sheâs such a bitch.
Donât misunderstand I practice SanterÃa for healing purposes and spiritual growth.
Do me a favor and leave me alone.
I need to finish the ritual.
Certainly.
With all due respect.
Yes, I got it, Iâll put it on now.
Attention.
High government officers have just confirmed the release of a new tape related to the 8000 Process which is going public.
High government officers revealed that in this new tape there is, allegedly, a conversation between Liseth Charria and the president.
This new evidence would add to the already huge amount of evidence authorities have gathered for the 8000 case.
Cristo Charria, husband of the woman involved in this recording, is at the Capital Prison right now - facing drug trafficking charges.
- Shit.
Shit.
With this recording, Liseth Montero became famous throughout the country.
- Get them over here.
- No, theyâre not going.
- Why? - Because theyâre not, I know them.
- I know theyâre not going.
- Then you come, blondie.
This recording helped reinforce doubts about financing and transparency in the president electâs campaign.
All signs pointed to the president and his campaign advisors having received donations from famous drug dealers.
Itâs bad enough that you let this recording get out, but Iâm more worried POLITICAL PARTY OF THE GOVERNMEN about them proving that you⦠you know, that you and Cristo dealt with complicated matters.
No, Orlandito, you canât say that to me.
You know that both Cristo and I are super classy people.
I need to talk to the president or someone in the government so they know that weâre clean.
No one in the government will meet with you, especially now.
Also, it would be best if we stop meeting for a while.
The government has been closing doors on me for linking you to the campaign.
We had nothing to do with the release of that recording.
Nothing.
Thatâs the least of our worries now.
What matters is whatâs going to happen from now on.
Theyâre going to come looking for you.
Theyâre going to question you.
I know.
You can count on my silence, and Cristoâs too.
I wonât mention you or get anyone else involved.
- You have to help us.
- Excuse me? Itâs not beneficial for either of us if Cristo stays in prison, is it? Look, let me make one thing clear.
I donât have such power.
I canât help your husband.
Oh, Orlando, please.
You have the power to do it.
You know you can.
Youâre getting things confused.
No, sir.
Iâm just asking for us to help each other out as we have in the past, Orlando, before this campaign started.
Even long before that.
Youâre not asking me, youâre telling me.
Thank you, Torres.
- Oh, my blondie, my love.
- My life.
- Aché.
- Aché.
- How are you, my darling? - How can you ask? Look at me.
- I have bad news, sweetie.
- Oh, what happened now? - The prosecution froze our accounts.
- Froze them? On what grounds? We're under investigation.
They don't need proof to freeze them.
If they can prove even the slightest thing, theyâll take everything.
- Those jerks will screw us.
- Well, the lawyers have been busy.
At least the accounts we had in the U.
S.
are already secured.
So donât worry about that, okay? Okay, but you know what? Thereâs something else we need to do.
- Whatâs that? - Look, honey, I⦠Iâve been thinking it over and I think the solution is to confess everything - and negotiate with the prosecution.
- No, baby, no.
Letâs not decide that now.
Letâs wait a few days, okay? Wait for what? For them to kill us? I spoke to the Babalao.
He told me the people that want to kill us are two brothers.
- The Romeros.
- It has to be them.
And thereâs a hitman whoâs after you.
J.
J.
Velásquez, that thug in the cellblock.
Thatâs why we need to look after our friends.
- But which friends, blondie? - The politicians.
I already spoke with our campaign contact.
He said if they canât prove the trafficking, they canât touch us.
Even if they can prove we were involved in the campaign, they cannot touch us.
Are we supposed to leave everything in the hands of a politician? No.
Thatâs why I agreed to the meeting with Potro.
Theyâve been looking for us.
Maybe he can do something.
- Donât you think, baby? - We shall see.
Whatever you think is best.
Anything that might help, do it.
Darling, I brought this to protect you, my love.
Place it under your mattress, okay? Are the bedbugs killing you? It seems as if rats are peeing on my food.
Look at me.
You look like youâve been peed on by the whole rat family.
This looks bad, pal.
Does it smell like shit to you? No.
Iâll leave you to it.
I heard one of your deals fell through.
I can put you in touch with a friend outside.
In 15 days youâll be on your feet again.
What is going on with you, Mr.
Velásquez? Have some respect.
You and I are not friends, so you shouldnât insinuate Iâm involved in your dirty business.
Iâm a decent person, a retired police officer.
Easy, I was just saying Whatâs the deal, mate? Is this jerk bothering you? Yeah, this fag is annoying.
I was just speaking with my friend, thatâs all.
- I was leaving.
- Leave fast, bro.
I thought a lot before coming, Potro.
I almost didnât.
Why? Relax, freshen up.
Enjoy my house, the valley heat Look what I have here.
Itâs good.
How about that? As pure as fish scales.
I told you.
It's quality shit.
Look, this batch I have here.
Itâs ready for shipment.
Well, Iâm very happy for you.
Iâm not just making conversation.
Iâm telling you so we can do some business.
Do you know what Iâm going through with Cristo? - I canât do any business right now.
- Why not? Because Cristo is in jail.
A lot of people are looking for me to shut me up, including the Romeros.
- Isnât that enough? - Thatâs why you should do it.
You and I can become great allies, donât you think? What do you think? Let me be clear.
Iâm looking for protection.
Give me that, then we can talk business.
You know what? I donât care about the Romeros.
And you shouldnât either.
Those dudes are basically done, arenât they? You said it, friend.
Listen to what we're saying.
They still own the business, donât they? Until I take over, right? That's happening very soon.
You know what, blondie? I can provide protection.
I have friends who can look after you, but weâll have to be business partners.
What do I have to do? Practically nothing.
Just give me some contacts in the States and youâll get a big commission.
You think I can buy all this jewelry with a commission? Donât mess with me, blondie.
You know what? Iâm willing to pay good money.
More than the Romero brothers paid.
How much more? Thank you.
I can double the amount.
For every kilo you help me sell to the gringos, Iâll give you 20 percent in commission.
Per kilo.
Cheers.
What are we looking for, pal? I donât know.
But this dog used to be a police officer, and thatâs very strange.
Iâve never seen such nonsense.
Someone is doing voodoo on you, pal.
Thatâs why youâre in such terrible shape.
Lie down, Velásquez.
Apparently, what you have is infectious.
But I canât diagnose or treat you without running tests.
They can run those tests here, okay? - Okay, doctor.
- Okay.
Torres, wait up.
Let me get in touch with the lawyer.
Iâm not doing this anymore.
Cristo has given me nothing, but heâs messing me up with his witchcraft.
Donât tell me you believe in that nonsense.
I didnât, but look at me.
Look at what heâs done to me.
- Thatâs nothing.
It's just a rash.
- The doctor doesnât know what it is.
In his cell, I found a picture of me with spiked sticks and crap.
Omens affect you more than your own reality.
Should I wait for him to kill me, then? Weâre talking about a penalty reduction without extradition, J.
J.
Thatâs so much more powerful than any stupid voodoo ritual.
I know, and I know nothing like that will happen for me again.
Okay then.
- You said it yourself.
- What should we do? Iâll need to change my strategy or Iâll end up killing myself.
Well, do what you need to do, J.
J.
But it would be very, very disappointing if a spiked photograph and some dirty water proved to be stronger than you.
Then you will need to do something to help me out too.
Okay, tell me.
What is it? - What do you mean they broke in? - How should I know? I donât know.
All I know is they trashed the house.
What did they take? Some of my jewelry and a few things, but they didnât touch anything important.
They didnât touch the watches or the dollar bills in my wallet.
Nothing.
Does that mean our life insurance is safe? Thatâs why they came.
Yes, sir.
Blondie, my darling.
Iâve been thinking, and I feel like telling everything we know.
Why would we do that now? What good would it do? Oh, blondie, weâre up to our necks in this, sweetie.
Look at me, in this dump while youâre in danger.
No, darling.
You know what? Consult the Babalaos.
They can tell us which road to take, and maybe it will all work out.
Yes, Iâll consult with them.
Take care, my darling, you hear? Be careful.
Yes, my darling.
You too.
Aché.
Sit down.
Iâve heard wonderful things about you.
I hope I wonât let you down.
Take off your shirt.
- Ready? - Yes, ready.
Your lawyer mentioned you had other symptoms.
What are they? My head really hurts.
I get these chills at night.
And I feel as if I stink like a dead person.
And I dream of dead people.
How do you know theyâre dead? Because theyâve all been shot right here.
It seems like a dark force is sending all of its victims to disturb you and rot your soul.
CHARACTERS AND SITUATIONS HAVE BEEN ALTERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Iâve been thinking about that matter we've been discussing.
About what? About that lame reduction the president gave me.
Oh.
What are your thoughts? I know how we can soften up that jerk.
Truthfully, I donât think itâs crazy, Minister.
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC The army and the police are looking for the former presidentâs brother.
And my client is sure he can rescue him.
That is, if you can sign an agreement reducing his penalty.
How much? Five years.
I honestly donât think that can be done.
Look, Mónica.
Itâs one thing for a prisoner to help us unmask a guerrilla leader, and another thing for him to be involved in the rescue operation of someone whoâs been kidnapped.
No, honestly⦠Itâs the life of the former presidentâs brother thatâs at stake.
I didnât forget.
I wonât agree to anything just yet.
But tell me what the plan is.
To begin with, weâd have to help J.
J.
Velásquez break out of the Capital Prison.
Well, hereâs the thing, gentlemen To the government, having the most dangerous and merciless hitman, Escobarâs right hand, on the streets was an overly complex business.
The government was risking a jailbreak and a national scandal.
But the truth was the kidnapped victim's life depended on J.
J.
Velásquez, and the former president was cornered.
Either he placed his trust in the hitman, or he simply risked losing his brother forever.
Doctor, do you hear what youâre asking me? I canât possibly help Mr.
Velásquez escape.
Itâs not impossible.
The tunnel the guerrilla was going to use is already there.
- That tunnel is sealed.
- It can be reopened.
All you need to do is simply allow whatever needs to happen so the tunnel is usable right away.
That is madness, sir.
The orders come from the highest level.
Doctor, think about it.
Youâre going to set a convicted criminal free with no guarantees that he'll return here.
Thatâs a calculated risk, and weâre willing to take it.
You just let the order go through.
We need that tunnel cleared at once.
Let me give you some advice.
Look at it this way: youâre choosing the greater good.
Of course, this is off the record.
This conversation between us never happened.
CAPITAL PRISON DRUG TRAFFICKERS CELLBLOCK My friend.
Wake up.
Weâre going outside.
No, I want to sleep, Popeye.
Get up.
Get up, weâre leaving and be quiet.
Go on, quick.
Quick.
Move it.
Whatâs the plan? The plan is Iâm getting you out of here.
Get back.
Cover your ears.
Get down and take cover.
Ready.
What is this crap? Weâre out.
Piojo.
- What is it, boss? You okay? - What happened? - I donât know.
- Haul ass and find out.
Okay, sir.
Iâll get right on it.
You stay.
- QuerubÃn.
- Sir.
Listen to me.
You stay there, and donât move for any reason.
As you say, boss.
Friend.
Easy.
Stay calm.
Come on, Commander.
Come on.
Commander, weâre doing just fine.
This way, sir.
Come on.
This way, sir.
Ready, bro.
We're good.
Start it up.
Door.
Some mess the vice minister left for us, right? Thatâs the governmentâs problem, Lieutenant.
Or did you go and tell them to help J.
J.
escape? - No.
- Well, there you go.
Iâve lost all authority over these people, the guards.
Would the vice minister and the president admit they worked with J.
J.
? Your conscience is clear, thatâs what matters.
Yes, but I have to bear this burden.
- Is it safe here? - It is.
We'll stay here a while until things cool down.
- Take a look around.
- Yes, sir.
You said you needed to be outside in order to discuss business.
Iâve done my part.
How much do I have to pay for the doctor? Weâll see.
Weâll see what? The thing is, I first need to contact my people.
I donât know if Gavilan is alive or if they already killed him.
Come on.
- Hello.
January 20 here.
January 20.
- Go ahead, go ahead.
- I thought you were outside.
- Thatâs what a lot of people wish.
No, weâre on top of things here.
Free and on top.
Look, I need you to follow my instructions precisely.
Are you listening? - Howâs the patient? - Very well.
How much am I going to have to pay for this little joke? Look, man Since you were the one who helped me out of that hellhole, it will only cost you a million.
I'll offer half of that, and throw in this chain.
Okay, good.
Take me to him, and weâll close the deal.
No, wait.
I already told my men to take him to an intermediate location.
We get there, you hand over the cash, and Iâll give you Gavilan.
Deal? Okay.
- Jaramillo.
- Sir.
Go ahead and get the money.
Yes, sir.
John Jairo is here.
Heâs with Bachué.
Attention.
Stay alert at all times.
Itâs strange that my men arenât here yet.
Just relax.
Weâll wait for them.
Iâll get the man, bring him here, and youâll give me the cash.
Give me the money.
Okay.
Money upon delivery.
- A deal is a deal.
- Of course.
How are you, doctor? Doctor, how are you? Youâre safe now, okay? Relax, youâre with us.
Bring him some water.
Thatâs not him.
Attention, boys.
Come on.
Move forward.
Thatâs not him.
Who are you? - Who are you? - Chase them! - Get in.
Thatâs not him.
- Negative.
This is not the former presidentâs brother.
Get in the trucks.
I feel Ikúâs spirit watching you.
- Ikú, godfather? - Death.
- Watch out, child.
- Take care, godfather.
Take care.
- Let Eleguá protect you, child.
- So it shall be.
The driver will take you wherever you want.
Blondie.
This is getting very ugly.
Never in our lives has Ikú appeared.
You know what that means.
Death.
But where is it coming from? The Romeros? The connections to the campaign? Where? Look, honey, we still have the briefcase, okay? Thatâs our insurance.
As long as we have it, they canât do shit to us.
Oh, of course they can, babe.
If they want to screw us over, theyâll find a way.
MOUNTAINS OF COLOMBIA Whatâs that noise? Theyâre here.
I'm not going down by myself.
Freeze.
Long live the revolution! Go in! Secure the perimeter! Perimeter secured.
Welcome to freedom, sir.
So it is confirmed? Thank you so much, Mr.
Vice Minister.
Yes, of course.
Iâll tell him.
Thank you again.
The former president wanted me to thank you for handling all this.
What about the deal? Are they playing dumb? How can you think that? Your penalty will be reduced.
Now itâs just a matter of protocol and making it official.
Iâll handle that.
Donât worry.
Okay.
Excuse me, I have to go.
See you.
Youâre a liar, an embarrassment to this country.
How so, sir? I did as I was asked.
I saved the manâs life.
It's business.
Relax.
Liar.
Bloody parasite.
Taking advantage of others' troubles to get ahead.
Stealing time from justice.
Such a disappointment.
CAPITAL PRISON Mr.
Velásquez.
Before he died, Tiago Medel confessed that Cristo Charria and his wife were the link between the former presidentâs campaign and the Cartel del Valle.
The DEA and the prosecution suspect that part of the drug money that infiltrated the presidential campaign was facilitated by the Charria couple.
But it's an assumption, because we have no evidence to prove any of this.
What do I have to do with it? A few days ago, the DEA intercepted a shipment containing five tons of cocaine in Central America.
And every mule we interrogated agreed that this shipment belonged to Cristo Charria.
No, you canât take him like this.
Weâre decent people and you have no proof of this.
My God! Thanks to this, the police were able to capture him.
- They'll bring him to this prison.
- That is correct.
- Relax, love.
- This is a mistake! - Calm down.
- This is not fair.
- Weâll fix this.
- Weâre very decent people.
- Weâll fix this.
- Papi.
Calm down, darling.
Call the lawyers.
It seems our teamwork has had excellent results.
Thatâs why theyâre looking for us.
Look at that The DEA asking me for favors.
Thatâs right, my friend.
Donât worry, this is something weâve done before with other criminals.
- Are you interested? - Yes.
Wait a moment, doctor.
First I want to hear what I would need to do.
Itâs simple.
Charria will be in cellblock number three.
Your block.
You would just need to gain his trust and get information to help us prove that the shipment confiscated by the DEA was his.
These two will be taking care of you.
All right then.
Come here.
Itâs important that youâre aware that the DEA and the prosecution are working together on this.
What does the prosecution have to do with it? Well, if they can link the Charria couple to the Cartel del Valle, that would prove⦠that the presidential campaign was financed with drug money.
Exactly.
Thatâs an issue my government is also interested in.
- So I would be a snitch.
- Well, nothing in this life comes free.
Besides, your cooperation guarantees a penalty reduction of five more years.
- Five, John Jairo.
- I wonât budge for five years.
Iâll take the deal, but you need to tell me something else.
I'll do whatever you need, but your government has to guarantee that they wonât ask for my extradition.
Okay? I donât know if you know this, but only the President of the United States can request that.
No deal then.
- Wait up.
- Well⦠I could check with the embassy, intercede, see what we could do.
Everything is negotiable, my friend.
Perfect.
Iâll be leaving then.
Weâll be in touch through your lawyer.
- Thank you, officer.
- Excuse me.
That went well, right? NATIONAL PROSECUTOR Mr.
Charria, it won't be easy for you to account for all this money.
It looks like you have over 15 billion pesos in Colombian bank accounts, and that you own property in the U.
S.
thatâs under yours and your wifeâs name.
Let me ask you, Mr.
Charria, what is it you do? You know very well Iâm a retired officer of the glorious national Colombian police.
Do you think weâre idiots? Tell me where you got the money.
Show respect, Detective.
My client is innocent until proven otherwise.
Of course.
Let me ask you again, Mr.
Charria, where did you get that money? Oh, well, the Holy Virgin and the Lord of miracles are so nice to me.
They never leave my side.
Thatâs how I got that money.
Theyâre so nice to me.
Down in Ecuador, I found a funeral mound and dug it out.
- A funeral mound? - Yes, a funeral mound.
An indigenous tomb, man.
When I was a guard at the prison island of Gorgona the inmates gave me the coordinates.
I went there and I dug out, like, five million pesos in gold and pre-Columbian stuff, you know? Right.
Where did you get the other ten billion pesos? Oh, the Holy God truly never leaves my side.
Look, I won the lottery twice.
Thereâs the proof.
DRUG TRAFFICKERS CELLBLOCK Lights.
Godfather.
Tell me what you see, godfather.
Tell me.
Itâs two forces two very powerful forces, child.
Who are they? Tell me who they are.
I need to know who they are.
- Tell me who they are.
- I see two brothers.
Two brothers.
What else do you see? Tell me what it is you see.
I see a hitman.
A hitman.
I see a hitman.
- At your service, sir.
What do you need? - No, nothing.
I just came to welcome you.
You can count on me if you need anything.
Are you a witch doctor? Because I need someone to curse my bitch wife.
She left me.
Sheâs such a bitch.
Donât misunderstand I practice SanterÃa for healing purposes and spiritual growth.
Do me a favor and leave me alone.
I need to finish the ritual.
Certainly.
With all due respect.
Yes, I got it, Iâll put it on now.
Attention.
High government officers have just confirmed the release of a new tape related to the 8000 Process which is going public.
High government officers revealed that in this new tape there is, allegedly, a conversation between Liseth Charria and the president.
This new evidence would add to the already huge amount of evidence authorities have gathered for the 8000 case.
Cristo Charria, husband of the woman involved in this recording, is at the Capital Prison right now - facing drug trafficking charges.
- Shit.
Shit.
With this recording, Liseth Montero became famous throughout the country.
- Get them over here.
- No, theyâre not going.
- Why? - Because theyâre not, I know them.
- I know theyâre not going.
- Then you come, blondie.
This recording helped reinforce doubts about financing and transparency in the president electâs campaign.
All signs pointed to the president and his campaign advisors having received donations from famous drug dealers.
Itâs bad enough that you let this recording get out, but Iâm more worried POLITICAL PARTY OF THE GOVERNMEN about them proving that you⦠you know, that you and Cristo dealt with complicated matters.
No, Orlandito, you canât say that to me.
You know that both Cristo and I are super classy people.
I need to talk to the president or someone in the government so they know that weâre clean.
No one in the government will meet with you, especially now.
Also, it would be best if we stop meeting for a while.
The government has been closing doors on me for linking you to the campaign.
We had nothing to do with the release of that recording.
Nothing.
Thatâs the least of our worries now.
What matters is whatâs going to happen from now on.
Theyâre going to come looking for you.
Theyâre going to question you.
I know.
You can count on my silence, and Cristoâs too.
I wonât mention you or get anyone else involved.
- You have to help us.
- Excuse me? Itâs not beneficial for either of us if Cristo stays in prison, is it? Look, let me make one thing clear.
I donât have such power.
I canât help your husband.
Oh, Orlando, please.
You have the power to do it.
You know you can.
Youâre getting things confused.
No, sir.
Iâm just asking for us to help each other out as we have in the past, Orlando, before this campaign started.
Even long before that.
Youâre not asking me, youâre telling me.
Thank you, Torres.
- Oh, my blondie, my love.
- My life.
- Aché.
- Aché.
- How are you, my darling? - How can you ask? Look at me.
- I have bad news, sweetie.
- Oh, what happened now? - The prosecution froze our accounts.
- Froze them? On what grounds? We're under investigation.
They don't need proof to freeze them.
If they can prove even the slightest thing, theyâll take everything.
- Those jerks will screw us.
- Well, the lawyers have been busy.
At least the accounts we had in the U.
S.
are already secured.
So donât worry about that, okay? Okay, but you know what? Thereâs something else we need to do.
- Whatâs that? - Look, honey, I⦠Iâve been thinking it over and I think the solution is to confess everything - and negotiate with the prosecution.
- No, baby, no.
Letâs not decide that now.
Letâs wait a few days, okay? Wait for what? For them to kill us? I spoke to the Babalao.
He told me the people that want to kill us are two brothers.
- The Romeros.
- It has to be them.
And thereâs a hitman whoâs after you.
J.
J.
Velásquez, that thug in the cellblock.
Thatâs why we need to look after our friends.
- But which friends, blondie? - The politicians.
I already spoke with our campaign contact.
He said if they canât prove the trafficking, they canât touch us.
Even if they can prove we were involved in the campaign, they cannot touch us.
Are we supposed to leave everything in the hands of a politician? No.
Thatâs why I agreed to the meeting with Potro.
Theyâve been looking for us.
Maybe he can do something.
- Donât you think, baby? - We shall see.
Whatever you think is best.
Anything that might help, do it.
Darling, I brought this to protect you, my love.
Place it under your mattress, okay? Are the bedbugs killing you? It seems as if rats are peeing on my food.
Look at me.
You look like youâve been peed on by the whole rat family.
This looks bad, pal.
Does it smell like shit to you? No.
Iâll leave you to it.
I heard one of your deals fell through.
I can put you in touch with a friend outside.
In 15 days youâll be on your feet again.
What is going on with you, Mr.
Velásquez? Have some respect.
You and I are not friends, so you shouldnât insinuate Iâm involved in your dirty business.
Iâm a decent person, a retired police officer.
Easy, I was just saying Whatâs the deal, mate? Is this jerk bothering you? Yeah, this fag is annoying.
I was just speaking with my friend, thatâs all.
- I was leaving.
- Leave fast, bro.
I thought a lot before coming, Potro.
I almost didnât.
Why? Relax, freshen up.
Enjoy my house, the valley heat Look what I have here.
Itâs good.
How about that? As pure as fish scales.
I told you.
It's quality shit.
Look, this batch I have here.
Itâs ready for shipment.
Well, Iâm very happy for you.
Iâm not just making conversation.
Iâm telling you so we can do some business.
Do you know what Iâm going through with Cristo? - I canât do any business right now.
- Why not? Because Cristo is in jail.
A lot of people are looking for me to shut me up, including the Romeros.
- Isnât that enough? - Thatâs why you should do it.
You and I can become great allies, donât you think? What do you think? Let me be clear.
Iâm looking for protection.
Give me that, then we can talk business.
You know what? I donât care about the Romeros.
And you shouldnât either.
Those dudes are basically done, arenât they? You said it, friend.
Listen to what we're saying.
They still own the business, donât they? Until I take over, right? That's happening very soon.
You know what, blondie? I can provide protection.
I have friends who can look after you, but weâll have to be business partners.
What do I have to do? Practically nothing.
Just give me some contacts in the States and youâll get a big commission.
You think I can buy all this jewelry with a commission? Donât mess with me, blondie.
You know what? Iâm willing to pay good money.
More than the Romero brothers paid.
How much more? Thank you.
I can double the amount.
For every kilo you help me sell to the gringos, Iâll give you 20 percent in commission.
Per kilo.
Cheers.
What are we looking for, pal? I donât know.
But this dog used to be a police officer, and thatâs very strange.
Iâve never seen such nonsense.
Someone is doing voodoo on you, pal.
Thatâs why youâre in such terrible shape.
Lie down, Velásquez.
Apparently, what you have is infectious.
But I canât diagnose or treat you without running tests.
They can run those tests here, okay? - Okay, doctor.
- Okay.
Torres, wait up.
Let me get in touch with the lawyer.
Iâm not doing this anymore.
Cristo has given me nothing, but heâs messing me up with his witchcraft.
Donât tell me you believe in that nonsense.
I didnât, but look at me.
Look at what heâs done to me.
- Thatâs nothing.
It's just a rash.
- The doctor doesnât know what it is.
In his cell, I found a picture of me with spiked sticks and crap.
Omens affect you more than your own reality.
Should I wait for him to kill me, then? Weâre talking about a penalty reduction without extradition, J.
J.
Thatâs so much more powerful than any stupid voodoo ritual.
I know, and I know nothing like that will happen for me again.
Okay then.
- You said it yourself.
- What should we do? Iâll need to change my strategy or Iâll end up killing myself.
Well, do what you need to do, J.
J.
But it would be very, very disappointing if a spiked photograph and some dirty water proved to be stronger than you.
Then you will need to do something to help me out too.
Okay, tell me.
What is it? - What do you mean they broke in? - How should I know? I donât know.
All I know is they trashed the house.
What did they take? Some of my jewelry and a few things, but they didnât touch anything important.
They didnât touch the watches or the dollar bills in my wallet.
Nothing.
Does that mean our life insurance is safe? Thatâs why they came.
Yes, sir.
Blondie, my darling.
Iâve been thinking, and I feel like telling everything we know.
Why would we do that now? What good would it do? Oh, blondie, weâre up to our necks in this, sweetie.
Look at me, in this dump while youâre in danger.
No, darling.
You know what? Consult the Babalaos.
They can tell us which road to take, and maybe it will all work out.
Yes, Iâll consult with them.
Take care, my darling, you hear? Be careful.
Yes, my darling.
You too.
Aché.
Sit down.
Iâve heard wonderful things about you.
I hope I wonât let you down.
Take off your shirt.
- Ready? - Yes, ready.
Your lawyer mentioned you had other symptoms.
What are they? My head really hurts.
I get these chills at night.
And I feel as if I stink like a dead person.
And I dream of dead people.
How do you know theyâre dead? Because theyâve all been shot right here.
It seems like a dark force is sending all of its victims to disturb you and rot your soul.