People are watching us, Pablo. They're asking themselves how two small businessmen - suddenly came up with so much cash.
Gustavo, brother just launder the money. Make it look legitimate that's all. Isn't that what Al Capone did?
GGaviria
You're a dumbass, Pablo. Al Capone is a terrible example.
GGaviria
Because Al Capone never had this much cash. This is too much to launder.
Well, then let's buy a bigger washing machine.
Gacha's Mexican routes are opening up Los Angeles.
But do you know what matters most for our business, Pablo? That the situation at home stays calm. Know what I mean?
GGaviria
[softly] You should have consulted with me about Galán.
You would have tried to talk me out of it.
GGaviria
Yes. I would have tried. The amount of money we are losing is because of that bullshit. Are you listening?
Look at those peaks, Gustavo. I'll die before I ever leave Colombia again.
MOMarina Ochoa
Can't you do anything?
No. While we're at war, we can't do anything.
OOchoa
This is bullshit. People are turning up dead every day and my friends think my brothers are responsible.
GGaviria
Let's talk about something else, baby.
OOchoa
Yes. All right, let's talk about running away together. Let's get away while we can.
GGaviria
[chuckles softly] "Let's get away." Listen to this. [Marina sighs] Why would you run away with a criminal like me?
GGaviria
[scoffs] I wish it was that easy. Ah. I can't just leave like that.
OOchoa
I know. You say that because of your wife.
GGaviria
[sighs] I don't give a shit about my wife.
OOchoa
I'm talking about your other wife, Pablo. [dry chuckle] Who is the woman in that relationship? You?
[Eduardo Sandoval and Cesar Gaviria are tipped off by Steve Murphy about a potential bomb aboard Avianca Flight 203, but Sandoval insists on Gaviria flying because Murphy's relying on gut instincts]
It's up to you, Eduardo. Whatever you decide, I'll do.
APAirport PA
Avianca announces the departure of Flight 203 to Cali, now boarding at Gate 6.
[looks at watch and at Murphy] I'll follow your gut this time. I'll organize the exit. [to guards as he leaves to rebook their flight] You guys stay with him.
GGaviria
[to Murphy] Well, it seems like you and I are not the only ones afraid.
ANAmbassador Noonan
We want to help you catch Escobar.
I have enormous gratitude to you, especially with Agent Murphy, whose warnings kept me off that plane. You, sir, yes.
Unfortunately, not the rest of the passengers.
GGaviria
The people in Colombia are horrified about the bombing of Avianca's plane. But they're also against American soldiers on our soil and spy planes intercepting calls, so-
DDEA Agent
America doesn't intercept civilian phone calls. That's absurd.
Presidente, you need additional resources to get this man.
GGaviria
Well your government's research says 660 tons of cocaine were consumed in the United States last year. Perhaps if your resources were focused at home, we'd all be better off.
[voiceover] Gaviria made good on his promise to go after Escobar. Colonel Carrillo's Search Bloc was set loose with a vengeance. Carrillo mounted dozens of raids. But with an army of informants, Escobar somehow always got away. We sat on the sidelines, hands tied by bureaucracy. In response, Pablo took his narco-terrorism to a whole new level with a bombing campaign that would shake the country to its foundations. In doing his best to avoid war, that's exactly what Gaviria got. And the toll on both sides was devastating. The thing about war is it's just bad for business. And when you got a bull's-eye on your back, your rivals get bold.
FGFernando Galeano
Look, Pacho, we agreed that we would share the Los Angeles territory and that hasn't been happening. It seems you are not holding up our agreement.
GGaleano
Exactly what I'm saying, Pacho.
Look, Pablo you know that our partners sometimes operate independently. If Mr. Galeano and Mr. Moncada are correct, then you have my assurance that it will be rectified.
Disputes between us cause needless bloodshed.
Then fix it. A war between our groups is the last thing we need right now.
It would seem you already have a war. Maybe bombing that plane was a step too far.
Careful, Pacho. Careful. The only difference between us is our little misunderstanding with the government. And that will be resolved soon. Besides, that's the business, for all of us.
Yes, it's true for all of us.
The only war we are really fighting is the war against extradition. And the outcome of that is something we're all interested in.
It's true, Gustavo. Gustavo is right. We have a common goal, and that is to get rid of extradition. The United States is big enough for all of us to operate in. Let's figure out Los Angeles once you take care of your business here.
You know what bothers me? Your arrogance. Your attitude, your air of superiority. Careful, Pacho that you don't get yourself killed for that.
[They leave]
I'm gonna kill that homo bastard.
KMKiko Moncada
Pablo, let me kill him.
GGaviria
Stop talking shit, Moncada. We'll kill that fag later. Right now, we can't be out in the open.
If that son of a bitch starts selling shit in Los Angeles, I'm personally gonna put a gun up his ass and pull the trigger. I swear.
GGaleano
That will make him fall in love with you.
You've got to stop the bombing, Pablo. I don't know what you're thinking anymore.
I think we should reorganize a bit and start sending our boys out to burn some houses down and do some damage to politicians and senators all over the country. And to the soldiers and cops in our way, the judges who annoy us and the reporters that watch us, basically, we have to create a presence so disruptive they'll want nothing but peace. That's the only way we're going to get there.
GGaviria
Is that it? Is that what you want? A civil war? You've gone crazy, asshole.
We have to fight, brother. Let's put our hearts into this. And if we all must die, so be it.
GGaviria
Well, yes. The thing is, I don't want to die yet, Pablo.
[sighs] Nor do I. But the bombs make the public want peace. And that will influence the politicians.
GGaviria
You're the one who says the politicians don't give a shit about the public. If you want to influence politicians, you'll have to narrow your focus. You know what I mean?
[voiceover] Gustavo was right. They needed a new strategy, one that brought terror directly to the people that mattered the most.
[Pablo and Gustavo come to a certain spot in the mountains with an incredible view]
So those fags want to sit and negotiate. Well we have to spend some time in jail, right? So what the fuck. You won, Pablo. They gave in.
But that faggot president has yet to accept our most important demand before we turn ourselves in.
GGaviria
Which demand is that?
It's been a while since we've been up here, right?
GGaviria
Yeah. We used to come up here with our girlfriends and smoke a joint. What does that have to do with anything?
I know every centimeter of these mountains. From here, we can see anything coming. And we have enough space to build whatever we want. We're going to design it. we're going to build it and we will be protected from all our enemies.
GGaviria
You want to build a jail?
Not a jail, cousin. A castle.
There's no respect. I couldn't even grab the cigarettes.
I'm gonna shoot every fucking hostage in the head.
GGaviria
That's right. Who's doing this?
Carrillo and Search Bloc, I'm sure of it.
GGaviria
In the middle of our negotiations?
Either [President] Gaviria is trying to catch me or Carrillo doesn't give a shit about the negotiations.
GGaviria
You know what we have to do, Pablo. We have to close the deal fast before they find us and kill us.
Not before we build our own jail. And that fucking pussy president will have to agree to that, even if I have to stick a bomb up his ass.
NTNydia Turbay
You are risking my daughter's life!
No, Nydia, with all due respect, we are not risking anyone's life.
Our priority is the life of your daughter and the lives of the rest of the hostages. But our priority is also to capture Escobar.
JTJulio Turbay
You cannot have both things at once. Negotiate with Escobar while trying to capture him?
GGaviria
Do you know what he is demanding? That we call a constitutional referendum to abolish extradition. That he only plead guilty to having trafficked drugs one time. And worst of all, he wants to build his own jail and have his own guards to watch over him. This is a deal with the devil.
JTJulio Turbay
You are the president of a country that became a living hell some time ago. With whom else did you expect to be making a deal?
[On a tip from the Cali cartel, the Search Bloc finally catches Gustavo Gaviria]
You're making a big mistake, Carrillo. We're already in negotiations with the government. You have no reason to be doing this.
You're right. That's why I'm not here.
GGaviria
Then what the fuck do you want?
Don't act stupid. Give me your cousin and I'll let you live.
GGaviria
[sighs] All right. Kill me, then, motherfucker.
I won't do that myself, but I want to introduce you to some people who would love to do it for me. [gestures to one soldier] This guy? This is Lastia. His sister died in a bookstore in Bogotá in a bombing you coordinated. She was 17 years old. And this guy here, [points to another] this is Trujillo. You killed his father and his brother for being cops.
GGaviria
That has nothing to do with me.
No? You know if you support evil, you are evil. Look at them. I just want you to look at their faces. A few of the victims you've left in your wake. Tell me, have you ever felt the swift vengeance of justice? Give me your cousin or I'll let these men show you that vengeance with their fists.
GGaviria
Do it, then you sons of bitches.
OK, then. We'll see how you feel after ten minutes. [to men] Do it. [the Search Bloc troopers start beating up Gustavo]
Mr. President, I just spoke with the attorney general. Moncada's wife reported his disappearance from La Catedral. It's clear that Escobar killed those men in that prison.
I don't think he'd take it that far.
Escobar is capable of anything. But you know what? This could be a good opportunity for us.
GGaviria
Forgive me, Eduardo, but I'm having a hard time finding the silver lining in all this.
This is our opportunity to end Pablo's vacation.
He thinks I should publicly condemn Los Pepes.
They're criminals. Their activities cannot be condoned. Even if one does approve of the results. Mr. President, I'm no one to bullshit. Maybe that's hurt me in my career. Yes, Los Pepes are an ugly business. They're getting to Escobar. That's all that matters at the present.
GGaviria
If I condemn them, I have to police them.
With politics and war, the trick is in the timing. Watch how they evolve, how their actions are received.
GGaviria
And, uh, up till then, pretend they don't exist.
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