An Unknown Enemy (2018–…): Season 2, Episode 5 - Malo por Conocido - full transcript
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Wait there.
They always notify me in advance
and transfers are in the mornings.
Here's the signed order.
If you don't want me to take her
you'll have to answer
to Commander Navarro.
Sign here.
Okay, thanks.
Come on. Let's go.
You're going home.
Where did you leave her?
At her place.
I wanted to help her.
I know.
I owed it to her.
It was the last thing I could do
to not feel like a piece of shit.
I can't keep making up stories
to make you feel better,
as in this line of work you will come
across many people like David Alba.
It's down to you now
to invent your own story.
Whatever that may be,
you will have to believe it.
Otherwise, you will start
seeing ghosts everywhere.
What story did you tell yourself,
Commander?
The only one I could come up with,
and I have to keep telling myself it
every day.
I know it is awful
having to decide people's fates.
But this is the last time
I'll let you off.
We have a lot of work to do.
I need you to be on the ball.
AN UNKNOWN ENEMY
These are the serenades
That King David sang
To pretty girls, you see
We sing them like this
As happy as can be
Wake up, Carmen, wake up
Look, the dawn has already arrived
The birds are already singing a tune
As we say goodbye to the fading moon
Blow them out, make a wish.
In one, two, three.
I have to go now, Mari,
but everything was delicious.
You didn't even try the cake!
I'd have loved to
but I have a flight so I must get going.
Don't you fly your own plane
to leave at your leisure?
Yes dear brother-in-law, but I must
check technicalities before take-off.
Well that's kind of pointless.
You can't remember commercial flights!
If Rubén can fly, then all the better.
Let me know what the doctor says.
I'll let you know
as soon as I leave the doctor's.
Are there no doctors in Mexico anymore?
Flying to Houston for a check-up
is a bit much, don't you think?
If the best doctor is there then why not?
It's a routine check-up
for my insurance renewal.
Well, Luis, see you soon
and congrats
on your beautiful granddaughter.
Safe trip, Rubén.
What's up, Carmona? Is the tank full?
Good evening, Mr. Zuno.
Who the hell are you?
The DNS, sir.
Apologies for the surprise
but we needed to check your aircraft.
Now we're going to need you
to come with us.
Okay, look.
Do you know who I am?
Yes. That's exactly why
we're asking you to come with us.
Good evening, Mr. Zuno.
Apologies
for how long they've held you here.
Have they treated you well?
Do you need anything?
I need you to tell me why I'm here.
I understand.
You were traveling to Houston?
That's right. For an urgent medical
appointment tomorrow morning.
I know. That's why I took
the liberty to help you.
We know you're going to meet
Dr. David Briskin tomorrow,
but not for a medical appointment.
You're going to give him
200,000 dollars in cash.
Dr. David Briskin was detained by the DEA
a few weeks ago
for money laundering operations.
Now he's collaborating with them.
As soon as you landed in Houston,
your partner was going to turn you in.
As soon as we were tipped off,
I found the most discreet way
of notifying you.
I understand, Deputy Minister,
I appreciate it.
I was going to invest
in real-state business
the doctor invited me to go in on.
Sure, sure.
But you'd be surprised
what people can hide.
That's what friends are for,
to avoid any nasty surprises.
We had to count it, but it's all there.
How can I repay you?
Just put in a good word
for me with your sister.
That's enough.
If you'll excuse me, Mr. Zuno.
Does your president think
we are stupid or what?
This issue is top priority for Nixon.
He wants a war, and now
the war is against drugs.
So we will let his police barge in
just like that?
Look, Mr. President,
personally, I agree with you,
but it is inevitable.
The DEA is going to gain entry
into Mexico.
If we are the ones who
approve the DEA's entry,
then we can have more control
over these gringo agents.
What if we don't agree?
If you don't let them in,
they will start a smear campaign
and the papers will portray you
as the enemy in this anti-drug war.
Who'd be our liaison?
The Secretary of Defense?
At this point, I think it is best
to not involve the military.
No one wants an army amassing
a large amount of power here, do they?
Plus this is more of a police issue.
So we need someone who knows
how to navigate that field.
Fernando Barrientos.
Commander Barrientos
is already on the DEA's radar
and I think that business
with his brother-in-law
shows he has proven to be useful to us.
As you say, sir,
"Better the devil you know."
You know about Mexican actresses.
You learn about Sasha Montenegro
on the streets, man.
You've never been to the cinema.
Gorozpe, answer me this man.
Yes, sir.
Sasha Montenegro or Irma Serrano?
Well, I'd say Irma Serrano.
Fuck no, Gorozpe!
How can you say Irma Serrano dude?
Sasha Montenegro!
Sasha outclasses her a shitload!
I told you, Commander.
No one beats Irmita.
Because you're filthy degenerates
that like old ladies.
Go on, Gorozpe, you can fuck off now.
Fucking pervert.
Old lady? She's in her prime.
What a woman!
I'd never go there with her.
Imagine having Diaz Ordaz's seconds.
Fucking horrifying.
It was a major hassle
bringing all of this from Spain!
Could have stocked up here!
It was to make the most of the trip.
I was there anyway,
so why not shift a few kilos over here?
Let me know if it's not worth it.
Come to the office
and I'll sign those import requests
for the cars once and for all.
Don't get mad at Commander Durazo,
it was me who asked him
to put us in contact.
Come in. Take a seat.
Thanks, Arturo.
At your service, Fernando.
Hi, Alberto.
Long time, no see.
Good evening, officer.
I've been keeping an eye
on you for a while
but it's not easy to get to Sicilia Falcón
without attracting too much attention.
You managed to get to me though,
Deputy Minister.
Are you here to arrest me?
We're here to talk about your business.
I have good relations with the DNS agents.
I'm sure you and I can reach an agreement.
No, don't get the wrong idea.
I know you have a lot of cops
and politicians on your payroll,
but I'm not here for my cut, Alberto.
I'm not here to extort you
or to get richer.
If it's not money, what do you want?
What I want is to bring some order
to what you do.
There are too many spare parts
in this business.
Too many small players
who are only thinking of themselves
and they will lose control
when this thing takes off.
That's not good for anyone.
Especially with the DEA
trying to get involved.
Where do I come into play in all of this?
Doing what you know how.
The only thing to change
will be the scale.
We need less players,
but a bigger capacity.
The fewer the people,
the more control you lot have.
How many tons do you move each month? 20?
Regarding marijuana and heroin, 15 to 20.
What would you need to move 60?
For starters,
having control of all production
in the Guerrero mountains.
Ensuring the state and federal police,
and customs are
all on the same page to let us through.
But most of all, not having
the DEA fuck us over.
Okay great.
So, get things ready on your side
and let your partners know
the scale of things
is going to change.
What I still don't get is how you benefit
from all of this.
I'll tell you how I will benefit.
From now on, I'll be telling you
which politicians and cops on your payroll
can get in on the action
and which ones can't.
Got it?
Sorry to keep you waiting,
Deputy Minister.
How are you?
Especially in this Guerrero heat.
Don't worry. I've come prepared.
Perfect.
Fancy joining me in the garden?
The governor is waiting.
Whenever the gringos need something,
they come to us, right?
Like during World War II,
when they came to my town and took all
of the mercury from the mines.
All of it for their weapons.
As soon as the war was over,
the gringos cleared off.
That's right, Governor.
They're tough work.
If we do all that you proposed,
it's only because I care about my people.
I want my farmers
to have food on the table.
It's very important to see this
as a public project.
Does the president know about this?
I think it's best to inform him when
all of the pieces are already in place.
What comes next?
Well, nothing moves in this state
without your say-so.
So rally your farming leaders
and your municipal presidents.
Let them know they'll get their share,
but that they must let us operate.
What about the gringos?
I am the DEA liaison.
I'll make sure they focus
on the northern states.
I have a personal question.
It's a known fact you and General Amaya
have had, let's say, your differences.
Now the general is here in Guerrero.
Why didn't you sit down with one of the
northern governors
to offer the same deal?
I'm here with you precisely
because General Amaya is here in Guerrero.
I know you've had your differences
with him as well.
I also know you're not part
of the business he set up here,
spending a huge amount
of the military budget
with the excuse of looking for Lucio.
So we share an enemy.
It seems like you did your homework.
And yes, I also despise the fucker.
That's that, sunshine.
Need help getting them into your car?
Don't worry, blondie.
Just focus on not fucking it up, they're
bringing two more truck loads tomorrow.
See you next week.
Did we do well?
We did well.
Excellent.
About fucking time.
Easy, Commander.
Careful, it's heavy.
Don't be an ass.
What's up, Miguelón?
One of the three wise men has arrived.
Shower the kid with love, Balthazar.
Take that God awful
painting down please.
Jesus Christ!
Shut it, ignorant bastard.
What do you know about art?
I'll fuck you up.
Hey. I'll take this, Commander.
It's been counted.
Let's go, fucker,
see if they trained you well.
Sorry I'm late.
Don't worry.
I have this for you.
See you, sir.
Take care.
There he is.
What's up, Febronio?
How are your workers? Any hassle?
No, sir. Everyone's working.
Good. Here's an incentive to keep it up.
Let's go.
Don't spend it on whores,
Carmelo. Take care.
Got it, boss.
We heard he was spending money
on whores.
When we got hold of him,
this dumbass spilled the beans.
Are you an opium poppy worker?
Yes.
Which fields do you work in?
Who manages them?
They're the governor's fields.
They're managed by the state police.
But the undercover cops shut it all down.
Thank you.
Take him away.
It was about time Commander Barrientos
came to his senses, man.
I've always said it.
If he handled the DNS the right way,
it'd be a gold mine.
And now Governor Ochoa smells
business and goes wild.
Well, it's hardly surprising
they've partnered up, is it?
These people they have working for them
really know the mountains well.
That's why they don't go
through our checkpoints.
These are our mountains, Captain.
If besides fighting against the guerrillas
we now also have to go
after these trafficking assholes,
then we'll have to ask
General Cuenca Díaz for more men.
But in the meantime, we should hinder
these people's business.
Load everything that is already packed
into the trucks.
The rest you can gather up and burn.
Yes, Captain.
Who is the foreman?
No one?
I am, sir.
Take these fuckers to the barracks.
Come on, move it!
It seems they burnt
around 20 hectares near Carrizalillo.
The army is already setting up
checkpoints, not only on highways,
but in Tecpan, Atoyac, and even Coyuca
they are stopping every vehicle.
Of course, as long as this Amaya
son of a bitch has the excuse
of searching for Lucio,
the fucker will do
whatever he wants in my state.
Starting by fucking up our business.
Look, right now we have
to focus on not losing our momentum.
There's a lot of the mountain left
to grow on,
the important thing is that you're heard
by the municipal presidents.
If you tell them, they can help.
What we have to do now
is get rid of the fucking army.
If there's no guerrillas,
there's no reason to keep watch.
Yes, Governor,
but we must think
of a more realistic short-term solution.
What I need to do is go straight
to Lucio and talk to him.
I beg your pardon?
If Lucio sees us make a goodwill gesture
he'll want to talk for sure.
I could get him out
of hiding in minutes.
Meeting Lucio would be a huge mistake.
If I get him out of the mountains,
we get the army off our backs
and we will do the president a favor.
Look, I have to get back to the city,
I'll reassess our options there.
And please, don't go anywhere near Lucio,
even if by chance.
If you'll excuse me, gentlemen.
No.
Fine, give me some.
Fuck me, it's about time.
They told me you were
waiting here anxiously.
But we had to walk two days to get here.
No worries, bro.
You have no idea know how glad I am
to see you!
They also said you got upset
you couldn't come up with your people.
Only those that need
to come up here do so.
No, it was just
to document the agreements.
My people came in good faith.
They're going to feed you now
and put up a hammock so you can rest.
No, don't worry about me.
All I want is for us to sit down and talk.
There will be time.
The brigade already agreed
you'd be staying with us
until the government gives in
to certain demands.
What?
That wasn't the agreement, Lucio!
I wanted to see you
to negotiate, to help you!
You said you wanted to see me?
Well, here you go. You've seen me.
How do we know Governor Ochoa is alive?
They sent us recordings of his voice.
It's not in their best interest
to harm him.
He's more valuable alive.
Only valuable if they think
we'll give them what they want. No way.
Are we going to release
every prisoner in the country?
Are we going to send a priest to deliver
50 million pesos to Lucio Cabañas?
Will we take the troops out of Guerrero
just because they ask for it?
Not a chance.
Of course we shouldn't negotiate,
Mr. President.
We'd be undoing our military effort
which took years to build.
What if they kill him?
The last thing we need is for things
to be even more fucked in Guerrero.
If Ochoa doesn't return,
we'll name Gonzalo Gutiérrez
as acting governor,
he's his head of office.
We must be ready for that scenario.
But in the meantime,
do what you have to do
to get Governor Ochoa
back down from the mountains.
Yes, Mr. President.
Until Governor Ochoa returns,
you're in charge.
So we need to make direct contact
with the local cops
to help us move the crops south.
Yes, well I'll try to call in some favors.
With everything that has happened recently
all of the municipal presidents
are shocked.
No one wants to lift a finger
until they know
what'll happen to Governor Ochoa.
I know. But we have to think of how
to move forward in any situation.
I'll see what I can do.
Thank you.
I'll keep you posted.
Hey, what's with this gun?
It's General Álvaro Obregón's.
Don't tell me it's the real deal.
Wow, that's amazing.
Excuse me.
Of course.
That Amaya fucker already has
Gutiérrez in his pocket.
If they have partnered up, it's to prevent
Ochoa coming back alive,
that way Gutiérrez stays as governor
and Amaya keeps the business.
The general moved quickly, didn't he?
I can already see Amaya saying
in his official report
that Governor Ochoa died in the crossfire
during the rescue operation.
Son of a bitch.
What if we brought this
to Secretary Moya or the President?
No.
What then?
What we're going to do
is bring Ochoa back down ourselves.
We'll contact Lucio and pay the ransom,
but before we do that,
we'll let General Amaya know all of this.
What I'm most concerned about
is the governor coming back alive, right?
Yes.
But we don't have the resources
to pay for the ransom.
Don't worry. I'll take care of the money.
All I need you to do is release
Father Bonilla from prison.
That's all.
Cooperate with whatever
Commander Barrientos asks.
We'll take care of Father Bonilla.
Of course, Mr. Gutiérrez. Keep us posted.
Okay.
Father Bonilla is going to cross El Ticuí
dressed in a military uniform.
It seems like a major lack
of fucking respect, but whatever.
I could only get 73.
The other two million from Durazo
will be delivered tomorrow morning.
Great, I really appreciate it.
And why would I help you?
You're not helping me, Father Bonilla.
You're helping
your friend Lucio Cabañas.
There are almost 30,000 soldiers
in the mountains.
Even if the people up there help them
they're going to find them and kill them.
The army won't let me leave alive.
It'd be sending me in to get killed.
No. Look, you're just the messenger,
which Lucio had asked for.
They'd kill you if they saw
there's no message,
but believe me,
the money is very much real.
When the army stops you, cooperate,
don't put up a fight,
we'll take care of the rest.
Everybody out. Bags and all.
Okay, everybody down. Get out.
Check the truck.
Yes, Lieutenant.
Where are you headed?
Up to Paraíso.
What for?
To sell fruit at the market.
Open that up.
Okay, you lot!
Check the bags and inside the truck.
And you, Sergeant?
Why are you traveling
in a civilian vehicle?
I was too far from the barracks
to catch up
with the battalion, Lieutenant.
What do you have there?
Dirty laundry, Lieutenant.
I just came to deliver that.
Boys, the big prize is here.
Let these people go.
Escort this one to the Atoyac barracks.
Come on, everybody up.
- Stack it evenly, all right?
- Yeah, okay.
You got it?
Yeah, here.
Channel three, bandwidth two,
50 megahertz.
Okay, pass it over.
- Give me that.
- When we're done, move everything.
Go quietly,
there are lots of soldiers up there.
Let's go.
We'll have to take another path.
We'll go in from underneath,
by the black cherry tree.
There they are.
Are you Febronio?
You have something to give me.
We'll give them the other half
when the governor is released.
Go through the fig trees.
The Commander underestimates us
and is willing to give
25 million pesos to a criminal.
I mean, I may not know Lucio like you do,
but I can assure you
that even with this money,
Lucio would still kill the governor.
I don't know about that.
I was only instructed to deliver the money
and get proof he was alive.
Well, I'm going to ask you
to tell me exactly
where the delivery point was.
Someone's coming.
Governor?
Give me that, quick.
We're good.
Fucking sons of bitches!
Tell that fucking Lucio
this isn't over, assholes!
Quiet. There are lots of soldiers
around here.
They can get others to come for us
to get us out of this fucking place.
The soldiers aren't under
any orders to help you, Governor.
Amaya.
Son of a bitch!
Command, do you copy? Do you copy?
We have the governor.
I repeat, we have the governor with us.
Negative. The extraction point is
compromised by the army.
Change of coordinates.
Seventeen degrees, 24 minutes,
three seconds north.
One hundred degrees, ten minutes,
19 seconds west.
Over.
Now, Governor.
Hurry, let's go.
Come on.
We've intercepted a radio signal between
a terrestrial command and an aircraft.
They claim to be holding Governor Ochoa.
Do we know where they are?
Heading to an extraction point.
We tracked them
to a coffee farm, south of Zacualpan.
Did they identify themselves?
No, Captain.
It's Barrientos.
The priest and money were a decoy.
Captain, mobilize all of the troops
to that location.
Quickly!
Yes, sir!
Inform all of the checkpoints.
Set up a perimeter around Zacualpan.
Come on, let's go!
This way, this way. Shit.
Right away, Captain.
All units, head to Zacualpan.
Establish a perimeter around Zacualpan.
Fuck.
This way, sir. Take my hand.
Hit it, hit that!
- Take my hand.
- Fuck me!
- Keep going, sir.
- It's slippery!
We're close, come on.
Enough already. My legs are giving out.
I know, but we have to...
I'm thirsty!
Give him water, dude.
We're close.
We have to cross the river
to get to the other side.
Hey, hey, hey. Stop.
We have to hurry. Hurry, come on.
God damn fucking mountains!
This way.
That's ours.
And how the fuck did
that slip through the army's net?
Because they're waiting for us
at the coffee farms in Zacualpan,
on the other side of the mountains.
You knew the army was going to intercept
the radio call, didn't you, sly fucker?
Rubén, so fucking good to see you man!
Governor. Let's go.
Thank you, my friend.
Take care, Governor.
Hurry!
Fucking son of a bitch!
I'd have preferred
you to look me in the eye
and tell me you wanted
to fuck me over, asshole!
And I would've let it slide!
I'm sorry, sir!
General Amaya
threatened to hurt my family.
Stop with the lies already, asshole!
Get up off the floor, I feel like I should
shoot your ass, you son of a bitch!
Please, sir.
Tell me what to do and I'll do it. Please.
We're going to need you
to work very closely with us.
Yes. Whatever you say.
Whatever you say.
Well, for starters, no one can know
we rescued the governor.
Understood?
Yes.
Yes.
Early tomorrow morning,
Governor Ochoa and Mr. Gutiérrez
will meet with President Echeverría.
When you're discharged from the army,
they'll give you seven,
eight years in prison
for trying to assassinate
a public official.
Which, considering your age,
could be a life sentence.
It turns out we weren't that different
after all, right, Commander?
What makes you say that?
Because if I had you in the firing line,
I'd also look you in the face
before pulling the trigger.
That's how everyone
should finish off their enemies, right?
Head-on.
Well, that's where you
and I are very different.
Because now that you are
in the firing line,
I am offering the option
of no one pulling the trigger.
Look, General,
we have two options.
Either Governor Ochoa informs
President Echeverría about all of this
early tomorrow morning.
Or you fall under my command,
in controlling the production
and transportation of narcotics,
which, as we both know,
is a reality in our country.
People like us win more
by cooperating than using force.
It's an interesting proposition,
Deputy Minister.
Yes, it is.
The first thing we'll do is
have the army take credit
for rescuing Governor Ochoa.
Clearly, without paying any ransom.
Correct.
You set him free in a heroic operation.
Everybody benefits
from the army coming off well.
I gave Father Bonilla my word,
so he'll be released.
All right. We kept the money
the priest was carrying in custody.
Keep it.
As a gesture of goodwill.
So we start off on the right foot.
What do you think?
With these seeds, we'll extend planting
to the ravines in Tierra Caliente.
For each kilo of opium gum packed,
you'll get 500 dollars.
You'll need more people,
so tell people you know.
Any coffee farmers that want in
can come see me.
National Security will ensure
there are no losses
and that no fucker goes around
planting at will.
We'll crack down hard
on thieves
and those selling on the sly,
so spread the word.
Now, the Captain and his boys will be
backing us up here in the mountains.
For now, you'll be handed the seeds
as you need them.
My officers here will be our eyes.
They're not in uniform,
but they are acting as part of the army.
What about Lucio and his people?
You won't go after them anymore?
Of course we will.
We know they've split up
and they'll slip up soon.
But if you can help us find them,
we'll reward you.
We are here to support you.
So we can work together in peace.
Just what Lucio wants, right?
Well, let's get to it, gentlemen!
Fernando.
Moya Palencia is here.
What? Here in the house?
Yes. What do I do?
Fernando, I'm here because
I know what you've been doing.
Excuse me?
Okay.
Do you think I'm not aware that you've
been corrupting officials on every level,
interfering with the authorities
that implement and regulate
the law in this country?
No, I don't understand.
Are you accusing me
of coming up with something
that has been
in this country since day one?
That sounds like a serious accusation,
Mr. Secretary.
That's right, it is very serious.
Hence why we're talking here at your house
and not at Bucareli.
On this list, there are seven names.
They're the pre-candidates for presidency
which Echeverría
will be announcing tomorrow.
From that list of seven names,
I only need one to remain.
Mine.
I'm getting backing
for my campaign, Fernando.
I need to know what the interests
and intentions of all those governors,
union leaders and businessmen
you have in your pocket are.
You will help me become the next president
of this country.
Why would you need my help?
To make sure I won't lose.
Well, let's get to work then.
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Wait there.
They always notify me in advance
and transfers are in the mornings.
Here's the signed order.
If you don't want me to take her
you'll have to answer
to Commander Navarro.
Sign here.
Okay, thanks.
Come on. Let's go.
You're going home.
Where did you leave her?
At her place.
I wanted to help her.
I know.
I owed it to her.
It was the last thing I could do
to not feel like a piece of shit.
I can't keep making up stories
to make you feel better,
as in this line of work you will come
across many people like David Alba.
It's down to you now
to invent your own story.
Whatever that may be,
you will have to believe it.
Otherwise, you will start
seeing ghosts everywhere.
What story did you tell yourself,
Commander?
The only one I could come up with,
and I have to keep telling myself it
every day.
I know it is awful
having to decide people's fates.
But this is the last time
I'll let you off.
We have a lot of work to do.
I need you to be on the ball.
AN UNKNOWN ENEMY
These are the serenades
That King David sang
To pretty girls, you see
We sing them like this
As happy as can be
Wake up, Carmen, wake up
Look, the dawn has already arrived
The birds are already singing a tune
As we say goodbye to the fading moon
Blow them out, make a wish.
In one, two, three.
I have to go now, Mari,
but everything was delicious.
You didn't even try the cake!
I'd have loved to
but I have a flight so I must get going.
Don't you fly your own plane
to leave at your leisure?
Yes dear brother-in-law, but I must
check technicalities before take-off.
Well that's kind of pointless.
You can't remember commercial flights!
If Rubén can fly, then all the better.
Let me know what the doctor says.
I'll let you know
as soon as I leave the doctor's.
Are there no doctors in Mexico anymore?
Flying to Houston for a check-up
is a bit much, don't you think?
If the best doctor is there then why not?
It's a routine check-up
for my insurance renewal.
Well, Luis, see you soon
and congrats
on your beautiful granddaughter.
Safe trip, Rubén.
What's up, Carmona? Is the tank full?
Good evening, Mr. Zuno.
Who the hell are you?
The DNS, sir.
Apologies for the surprise
but we needed to check your aircraft.
Now we're going to need you
to come with us.
Okay, look.
Do you know who I am?
Yes. That's exactly why
we're asking you to come with us.
Good evening, Mr. Zuno.
Apologies
for how long they've held you here.
Have they treated you well?
Do you need anything?
I need you to tell me why I'm here.
I understand.
You were traveling to Houston?
That's right. For an urgent medical
appointment tomorrow morning.
I know. That's why I took
the liberty to help you.
We know you're going to meet
Dr. David Briskin tomorrow,
but not for a medical appointment.
You're going to give him
200,000 dollars in cash.
Dr. David Briskin was detained by the DEA
a few weeks ago
for money laundering operations.
Now he's collaborating with them.
As soon as you landed in Houston,
your partner was going to turn you in.
As soon as we were tipped off,
I found the most discreet way
of notifying you.
I understand, Deputy Minister,
I appreciate it.
I was going to invest
in real-state business
the doctor invited me to go in on.
Sure, sure.
But you'd be surprised
what people can hide.
That's what friends are for,
to avoid any nasty surprises.
We had to count it, but it's all there.
How can I repay you?
Just put in a good word
for me with your sister.
That's enough.
If you'll excuse me, Mr. Zuno.
Does your president think
we are stupid or what?
This issue is top priority for Nixon.
He wants a war, and now
the war is against drugs.
So we will let his police barge in
just like that?
Look, Mr. President,
personally, I agree with you,
but it is inevitable.
The DEA is going to gain entry
into Mexico.
If we are the ones who
approve the DEA's entry,
then we can have more control
over these gringo agents.
What if we don't agree?
If you don't let them in,
they will start a smear campaign
and the papers will portray you
as the enemy in this anti-drug war.
Who'd be our liaison?
The Secretary of Defense?
At this point, I think it is best
to not involve the military.
No one wants an army amassing
a large amount of power here, do they?
Plus this is more of a police issue.
So we need someone who knows
how to navigate that field.
Fernando Barrientos.
Commander Barrientos
is already on the DEA's radar
and I think that business
with his brother-in-law
shows he has proven to be useful to us.
As you say, sir,
"Better the devil you know."
You know about Mexican actresses.
You learn about Sasha Montenegro
on the streets, man.
You've never been to the cinema.
Gorozpe, answer me this man.
Yes, sir.
Sasha Montenegro or Irma Serrano?
Well, I'd say Irma Serrano.
Fuck no, Gorozpe!
How can you say Irma Serrano dude?
Sasha Montenegro!
Sasha outclasses her a shitload!
I told you, Commander.
No one beats Irmita.
Because you're filthy degenerates
that like old ladies.
Go on, Gorozpe, you can fuck off now.
Fucking pervert.
Old lady? She's in her prime.
What a woman!
I'd never go there with her.
Imagine having Diaz Ordaz's seconds.
Fucking horrifying.
It was a major hassle
bringing all of this from Spain!
Could have stocked up here!
It was to make the most of the trip.
I was there anyway,
so why not shift a few kilos over here?
Let me know if it's not worth it.
Come to the office
and I'll sign those import requests
for the cars once and for all.
Don't get mad at Commander Durazo,
it was me who asked him
to put us in contact.
Come in. Take a seat.
Thanks, Arturo.
At your service, Fernando.
Hi, Alberto.
Long time, no see.
Good evening, officer.
I've been keeping an eye
on you for a while
but it's not easy to get to Sicilia Falcón
without attracting too much attention.
You managed to get to me though,
Deputy Minister.
Are you here to arrest me?
We're here to talk about your business.
I have good relations with the DNS agents.
I'm sure you and I can reach an agreement.
No, don't get the wrong idea.
I know you have a lot of cops
and politicians on your payroll,
but I'm not here for my cut, Alberto.
I'm not here to extort you
or to get richer.
If it's not money, what do you want?
What I want is to bring some order
to what you do.
There are too many spare parts
in this business.
Too many small players
who are only thinking of themselves
and they will lose control
when this thing takes off.
That's not good for anyone.
Especially with the DEA
trying to get involved.
Where do I come into play in all of this?
Doing what you know how.
The only thing to change
will be the scale.
We need less players,
but a bigger capacity.
The fewer the people,
the more control you lot have.
How many tons do you move each month? 20?
Regarding marijuana and heroin, 15 to 20.
What would you need to move 60?
For starters,
having control of all production
in the Guerrero mountains.
Ensuring the state and federal police,
and customs are
all on the same page to let us through.
But most of all, not having
the DEA fuck us over.
Okay great.
So, get things ready on your side
and let your partners know
the scale of things
is going to change.
What I still don't get is how you benefit
from all of this.
I'll tell you how I will benefit.
From now on, I'll be telling you
which politicians and cops on your payroll
can get in on the action
and which ones can't.
Got it?
Sorry to keep you waiting,
Deputy Minister.
How are you?
Especially in this Guerrero heat.
Don't worry. I've come prepared.
Perfect.
Fancy joining me in the garden?
The governor is waiting.
Whenever the gringos need something,
they come to us, right?
Like during World War II,
when they came to my town and took all
of the mercury from the mines.
All of it for their weapons.
As soon as the war was over,
the gringos cleared off.
That's right, Governor.
They're tough work.
If we do all that you proposed,
it's only because I care about my people.
I want my farmers
to have food on the table.
It's very important to see this
as a public project.
Does the president know about this?
I think it's best to inform him when
all of the pieces are already in place.
What comes next?
Well, nothing moves in this state
without your say-so.
So rally your farming leaders
and your municipal presidents.
Let them know they'll get their share,
but that they must let us operate.
What about the gringos?
I am the DEA liaison.
I'll make sure they focus
on the northern states.
I have a personal question.
It's a known fact you and General Amaya
have had, let's say, your differences.
Now the general is here in Guerrero.
Why didn't you sit down with one of the
northern governors
to offer the same deal?
I'm here with you precisely
because General Amaya is here in Guerrero.
I know you've had your differences
with him as well.
I also know you're not part
of the business he set up here,
spending a huge amount
of the military budget
with the excuse of looking for Lucio.
So we share an enemy.
It seems like you did your homework.
And yes, I also despise the fucker.
That's that, sunshine.
Need help getting them into your car?
Don't worry, blondie.
Just focus on not fucking it up, they're
bringing two more truck loads tomorrow.
See you next week.
Did we do well?
We did well.
Excellent.
About fucking time.
Easy, Commander.
Careful, it's heavy.
Don't be an ass.
What's up, Miguelón?
One of the three wise men has arrived.
Shower the kid with love, Balthazar.
Take that God awful
painting down please.
Jesus Christ!
Shut it, ignorant bastard.
What do you know about art?
I'll fuck you up.
Hey. I'll take this, Commander.
It's been counted.
Let's go, fucker,
see if they trained you well.
Sorry I'm late.
Don't worry.
I have this for you.
See you, sir.
Take care.
There he is.
What's up, Febronio?
How are your workers? Any hassle?
No, sir. Everyone's working.
Good. Here's an incentive to keep it up.
Let's go.
Don't spend it on whores,
Carmelo. Take care.
Got it, boss.
We heard he was spending money
on whores.
When we got hold of him,
this dumbass spilled the beans.
Are you an opium poppy worker?
Yes.
Which fields do you work in?
Who manages them?
They're the governor's fields.
They're managed by the state police.
But the undercover cops shut it all down.
Thank you.
Take him away.
It was about time Commander Barrientos
came to his senses, man.
I've always said it.
If he handled the DNS the right way,
it'd be a gold mine.
And now Governor Ochoa smells
business and goes wild.
Well, it's hardly surprising
they've partnered up, is it?
These people they have working for them
really know the mountains well.
That's why they don't go
through our checkpoints.
These are our mountains, Captain.
If besides fighting against the guerrillas
we now also have to go
after these trafficking assholes,
then we'll have to ask
General Cuenca Díaz for more men.
But in the meantime, we should hinder
these people's business.
Load everything that is already packed
into the trucks.
The rest you can gather up and burn.
Yes, Captain.
Who is the foreman?
No one?
I am, sir.
Take these fuckers to the barracks.
Come on, move it!
It seems they burnt
around 20 hectares near Carrizalillo.
The army is already setting up
checkpoints, not only on highways,
but in Tecpan, Atoyac, and even Coyuca
they are stopping every vehicle.
Of course, as long as this Amaya
son of a bitch has the excuse
of searching for Lucio,
the fucker will do
whatever he wants in my state.
Starting by fucking up our business.
Look, right now we have
to focus on not losing our momentum.
There's a lot of the mountain left
to grow on,
the important thing is that you're heard
by the municipal presidents.
If you tell them, they can help.
What we have to do now
is get rid of the fucking army.
If there's no guerrillas,
there's no reason to keep watch.
Yes, Governor,
but we must think
of a more realistic short-term solution.
What I need to do is go straight
to Lucio and talk to him.
I beg your pardon?
If Lucio sees us make a goodwill gesture
he'll want to talk for sure.
I could get him out
of hiding in minutes.
Meeting Lucio would be a huge mistake.
If I get him out of the mountains,
we get the army off our backs
and we will do the president a favor.
Look, I have to get back to the city,
I'll reassess our options there.
And please, don't go anywhere near Lucio,
even if by chance.
If you'll excuse me, gentlemen.
No.
Fine, give me some.
Fuck me, it's about time.
They told me you were
waiting here anxiously.
But we had to walk two days to get here.
No worries, bro.
You have no idea know how glad I am
to see you!
They also said you got upset
you couldn't come up with your people.
Only those that need
to come up here do so.
No, it was just
to document the agreements.
My people came in good faith.
They're going to feed you now
and put up a hammock so you can rest.
No, don't worry about me.
All I want is for us to sit down and talk.
There will be time.
The brigade already agreed
you'd be staying with us
until the government gives in
to certain demands.
What?
That wasn't the agreement, Lucio!
I wanted to see you
to negotiate, to help you!
You said you wanted to see me?
Well, here you go. You've seen me.
How do we know Governor Ochoa is alive?
They sent us recordings of his voice.
It's not in their best interest
to harm him.
He's more valuable alive.
Only valuable if they think
we'll give them what they want. No way.
Are we going to release
every prisoner in the country?
Are we going to send a priest to deliver
50 million pesos to Lucio Cabañas?
Will we take the troops out of Guerrero
just because they ask for it?
Not a chance.
Of course we shouldn't negotiate,
Mr. President.
We'd be undoing our military effort
which took years to build.
What if they kill him?
The last thing we need is for things
to be even more fucked in Guerrero.
If Ochoa doesn't return,
we'll name Gonzalo Gutiérrez
as acting governor,
he's his head of office.
We must be ready for that scenario.
But in the meantime,
do what you have to do
to get Governor Ochoa
back down from the mountains.
Yes, Mr. President.
Until Governor Ochoa returns,
you're in charge.
So we need to make direct contact
with the local cops
to help us move the crops south.
Yes, well I'll try to call in some favors.
With everything that has happened recently
all of the municipal presidents
are shocked.
No one wants to lift a finger
until they know
what'll happen to Governor Ochoa.
I know. But we have to think of how
to move forward in any situation.
I'll see what I can do.
Thank you.
I'll keep you posted.
Hey, what's with this gun?
It's General Álvaro Obregón's.
Don't tell me it's the real deal.
Wow, that's amazing.
Excuse me.
Of course.
That Amaya fucker already has
Gutiérrez in his pocket.
If they have partnered up, it's to prevent
Ochoa coming back alive,
that way Gutiérrez stays as governor
and Amaya keeps the business.
The general moved quickly, didn't he?
I can already see Amaya saying
in his official report
that Governor Ochoa died in the crossfire
during the rescue operation.
Son of a bitch.
What if we brought this
to Secretary Moya or the President?
No.
What then?
What we're going to do
is bring Ochoa back down ourselves.
We'll contact Lucio and pay the ransom,
but before we do that,
we'll let General Amaya know all of this.
What I'm most concerned about
is the governor coming back alive, right?
Yes.
But we don't have the resources
to pay for the ransom.
Don't worry. I'll take care of the money.
All I need you to do is release
Father Bonilla from prison.
That's all.
Cooperate with whatever
Commander Barrientos asks.
We'll take care of Father Bonilla.
Of course, Mr. Gutiérrez. Keep us posted.
Okay.
Father Bonilla is going to cross El Ticuí
dressed in a military uniform.
It seems like a major lack
of fucking respect, but whatever.
I could only get 73.
The other two million from Durazo
will be delivered tomorrow morning.
Great, I really appreciate it.
And why would I help you?
You're not helping me, Father Bonilla.
You're helping
your friend Lucio Cabañas.
There are almost 30,000 soldiers
in the mountains.
Even if the people up there help them
they're going to find them and kill them.
The army won't let me leave alive.
It'd be sending me in to get killed.
No. Look, you're just the messenger,
which Lucio had asked for.
They'd kill you if they saw
there's no message,
but believe me,
the money is very much real.
When the army stops you, cooperate,
don't put up a fight,
we'll take care of the rest.
Everybody out. Bags and all.
Okay, everybody down. Get out.
Check the truck.
Yes, Lieutenant.
Where are you headed?
Up to Paraíso.
What for?
To sell fruit at the market.
Open that up.
Okay, you lot!
Check the bags and inside the truck.
And you, Sergeant?
Why are you traveling
in a civilian vehicle?
I was too far from the barracks
to catch up
with the battalion, Lieutenant.
What do you have there?
Dirty laundry, Lieutenant.
I just came to deliver that.
Boys, the big prize is here.
Let these people go.
Escort this one to the Atoyac barracks.
Come on, everybody up.
- Stack it evenly, all right?
- Yeah, okay.
You got it?
Yeah, here.
Channel three, bandwidth two,
50 megahertz.
Okay, pass it over.
- Give me that.
- When we're done, move everything.
Go quietly,
there are lots of soldiers up there.
Let's go.
We'll have to take another path.
We'll go in from underneath,
by the black cherry tree.
There they are.
Are you Febronio?
You have something to give me.
We'll give them the other half
when the governor is released.
Go through the fig trees.
The Commander underestimates us
and is willing to give
25 million pesos to a criminal.
I mean, I may not know Lucio like you do,
but I can assure you
that even with this money,
Lucio would still kill the governor.
I don't know about that.
I was only instructed to deliver the money
and get proof he was alive.
Well, I'm going to ask you
to tell me exactly
where the delivery point was.
Someone's coming.
Governor?
Give me that, quick.
We're good.
Fucking sons of bitches!
Tell that fucking Lucio
this isn't over, assholes!
Quiet. There are lots of soldiers
around here.
They can get others to come for us
to get us out of this fucking place.
The soldiers aren't under
any orders to help you, Governor.
Amaya.
Son of a bitch!
Command, do you copy? Do you copy?
We have the governor.
I repeat, we have the governor with us.
Negative. The extraction point is
compromised by the army.
Change of coordinates.
Seventeen degrees, 24 minutes,
three seconds north.
One hundred degrees, ten minutes,
19 seconds west.
Over.
Now, Governor.
Hurry, let's go.
Come on.
We've intercepted a radio signal between
a terrestrial command and an aircraft.
They claim to be holding Governor Ochoa.
Do we know where they are?
Heading to an extraction point.
We tracked them
to a coffee farm, south of Zacualpan.
Did they identify themselves?
No, Captain.
It's Barrientos.
The priest and money were a decoy.
Captain, mobilize all of the troops
to that location.
Quickly!
Yes, sir!
Inform all of the checkpoints.
Set up a perimeter around Zacualpan.
Come on, let's go!
This way, this way. Shit.
Right away, Captain.
All units, head to Zacualpan.
Establish a perimeter around Zacualpan.
Fuck.
This way, sir. Take my hand.
Hit it, hit that!
- Take my hand.
- Fuck me!
- Keep going, sir.
- It's slippery!
We're close, come on.
Enough already. My legs are giving out.
I know, but we have to...
I'm thirsty!
Give him water, dude.
We're close.
We have to cross the river
to get to the other side.
Hey, hey, hey. Stop.
We have to hurry. Hurry, come on.
God damn fucking mountains!
This way.
That's ours.
And how the fuck did
that slip through the army's net?
Because they're waiting for us
at the coffee farms in Zacualpan,
on the other side of the mountains.
You knew the army was going to intercept
the radio call, didn't you, sly fucker?
Rubén, so fucking good to see you man!
Governor. Let's go.
Thank you, my friend.
Take care, Governor.
Hurry!
Fucking son of a bitch!
I'd have preferred
you to look me in the eye
and tell me you wanted
to fuck me over, asshole!
And I would've let it slide!
I'm sorry, sir!
General Amaya
threatened to hurt my family.
Stop with the lies already, asshole!
Get up off the floor, I feel like I should
shoot your ass, you son of a bitch!
Please, sir.
Tell me what to do and I'll do it. Please.
We're going to need you
to work very closely with us.
Yes. Whatever you say.
Whatever you say.
Well, for starters, no one can know
we rescued the governor.
Understood?
Yes.
Yes.
Early tomorrow morning,
Governor Ochoa and Mr. Gutiérrez
will meet with President Echeverría.
When you're discharged from the army,
they'll give you seven,
eight years in prison
for trying to assassinate
a public official.
Which, considering your age,
could be a life sentence.
It turns out we weren't that different
after all, right, Commander?
What makes you say that?
Because if I had you in the firing line,
I'd also look you in the face
before pulling the trigger.
That's how everyone
should finish off their enemies, right?
Head-on.
Well, that's where you
and I are very different.
Because now that you are
in the firing line,
I am offering the option
of no one pulling the trigger.
Look, General,
we have two options.
Either Governor Ochoa informs
President Echeverría about all of this
early tomorrow morning.
Or you fall under my command,
in controlling the production
and transportation of narcotics,
which, as we both know,
is a reality in our country.
People like us win more
by cooperating than using force.
It's an interesting proposition,
Deputy Minister.
Yes, it is.
The first thing we'll do is
have the army take credit
for rescuing Governor Ochoa.
Clearly, without paying any ransom.
Correct.
You set him free in a heroic operation.
Everybody benefits
from the army coming off well.
I gave Father Bonilla my word,
so he'll be released.
All right. We kept the money
the priest was carrying in custody.
Keep it.
As a gesture of goodwill.
So we start off on the right foot.
What do you think?
With these seeds, we'll extend planting
to the ravines in Tierra Caliente.
For each kilo of opium gum packed,
you'll get 500 dollars.
You'll need more people,
so tell people you know.
Any coffee farmers that want in
can come see me.
National Security will ensure
there are no losses
and that no fucker goes around
planting at will.
We'll crack down hard
on thieves
and those selling on the sly,
so spread the word.
Now, the Captain and his boys will be
backing us up here in the mountains.
For now, you'll be handed the seeds
as you need them.
My officers here will be our eyes.
They're not in uniform,
but they are acting as part of the army.
What about Lucio and his people?
You won't go after them anymore?
Of course we will.
We know they've split up
and they'll slip up soon.
But if you can help us find them,
we'll reward you.
We are here to support you.
So we can work together in peace.
Just what Lucio wants, right?
Well, let's get to it, gentlemen!
Fernando.
Moya Palencia is here.
What? Here in the house?
Yes. What do I do?
Fernando, I'm here because
I know what you've been doing.
Excuse me?
Okay.
Do you think I'm not aware that you've
been corrupting officials on every level,
interfering with the authorities
that implement and regulate
the law in this country?
No, I don't understand.
Are you accusing me
of coming up with something
that has been
in this country since day one?
That sounds like a serious accusation,
Mr. Secretary.
That's right, it is very serious.
Hence why we're talking here at your house
and not at Bucareli.
On this list, there are seven names.
They're the pre-candidates for presidency
which Echeverría
will be announcing tomorrow.
From that list of seven names,
I only need one to remain.
Mine.
I'm getting backing
for my campaign, Fernando.
I need to know what the interests
and intentions of all those governors,
union leaders and businessmen
you have in your pocket are.
You will help me become the next president
of this country.
Why would you need my help?
To make sure I won't lose.
Well, let's get to work then.