[Joaquín] Step on the gas, fucker! Speed up!
- [glass shattering] - [screams]
[gunfire]
[officer] Man down! Send back-up.
They're on the 26.
[gunfire]
[Joaquín] Relax.
It's over.
It was the Americans that sent those motherfuckers.
Should we head to the mountains?
No, head to Culiacan.
[Bravo] All clear.
[Elba] They wanted to kill us.
Relax, we'll be safe here.
We're going to spend the night here.
Take her to one of the other houses tomorrow.
We're going to get rid of the trucks.
- Another house? - I can't go to ours.
If you're on the DEA's radar, they'll be watching you to get to me.
Everything's gonna be OK, you'll see.
Go to bed so you can rest.
I don't want them to kill you, Joaquín. I don't want you to be killed or caught.
Hide in the mountains, just like Bravo said.
Deep in the mountains. You won't be found.
No need to.
I'll resolve all of this.
Do you trust me?
Then don't worry, I'll handle this.
♪ I feel the warmth from my boiling blood ♪
♪ I feel the fear, sweat dripping away ♪
♪ There's a stillness that nothing transmits ♪
♪ I'm a breeze that grows stronger ♪
♪ Even when the clouds drift away ♪
♪ Even when my skin dries away ♪
♪ I'll be back someday ♪
♪ To unleash my return ♪
♪ I have the dust that protects the road ♪
♪ I have the branches of a leafless tree ♪
♪ I'm the guardian of the tired night ♪
♪ There are silhouettes that come to meet me ♪
♪ Even when the clouds drift away ♪
♪ Even when my skin dries away ♪
♪ I'll be back someday ♪
♪ To unleash my return ♪
I don't think you understand.
OFFICIAL RESIDENCE MEXICO CITY
[in English] We want him arrested.
El Chapo not only exposed us publicly, he threatened to put a bomb
in one of my country's institutions.
Your government's image has been affected by your war on drug trafficking.
Mr. President, arresting El Chapo
is the boost you need
if you want your party to win the next elections.
[in English] You desperately need a boost for your reputation, Mr. President,
and we want him extradited.
It's a win-win situation.
As I've always said...
once a narco starts believing in his own power, it is time for him to fall.
[dial tone]
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MEXICO CITY
[recording] The number you dialed is currently off or out of coverage.
We suggest...
[Joaquín] Change that shit's chip.
Put one on we haven't used before.
Sir? We're ready.
- [Joaquín] Elba! - Ready, sir.
[steps approaching]
Bravo will take you to the new house.
When will we see each other again?
In a couple of days, when I fix everything.
In the meantime, don't go out on the streets.
If you need anything, ask them to get it for you.
Take care.
[phone ringing]
Yes?
[Joaquín] Did the navy attack me on the DEA's orders?
DEA's and the government's.
Things have changed, Joaquín.
For now, I can't explain.
The army is after you.
There's an operation on its way to Culiacan.
- How do I know you're not lying to me? - You don't.
You have to trust me.
You have an hour, leave the city.
Call me once you're safe.
Let's go. Soldiers are on their way.
Let Bravo know, so he can tell the rest to hide.
ROAD TO CULIACAN, MEXICO
[Joaquín] Your president forgot we have a deal.
[Conrado] You crossed the line with the DEA.
I warned you not to mess with them.
Why did you tell me about the army?
What do you get if they don't catch me?
I have a deal with the opposing party.
If Esteban Prieto wins the elections,
I'll be Secretary of State.
You're back where you began, the PTI.
It's no good for me if this government
gets a boost of popularity by capturing you.
You can count on my money and whatever you need to support your candidate.
In exchange, I want my deals respected once he wins.
No arrests, and most importantly...
no danger of extradition.
What's important now, is that you don't get caught.
I'll keep you posted on the army's operations.
I'll help you out with the federal police as well.
The only thing I can't help you with is the navy.
They coordinate directly with the DEA, you know that.
- I have no access to that information. - Don't worry.
I'll take care of the navy.
I'll also need some impounds.
Some arrests, as usual,
so the president and the DEA think I'm really after you.
Done.
It's also convenient for me that you make it to Secretary of State.
It all depends on you not getting caught, Joaquín.
Until the elections, your true enemies are the Americans...
and the navy. Stay safe.
[car approaching]
[Joaquín] The government and the Americans want my head.
We won't let that put a stop to our growth.
Conrado's on our side, and that give us an advantage.
Our international side was hit with Mayel's arrest.
The DEA is fucking with our shipments.
Our people are figuring it out,
so profits remain steady.
Damaso, I want you in charge of Navolato and Los Cabos.
Because of their location,
those territories are off the radar and could be useful.
Quino, you'll take care of Villa Juarez.
And you, Joaquín, are you off to the mountains?
No, I'm staying in Culiacan.
This is my house.
I won't be as safe anywhere else as I am here.
My only problem now is the navy.
I gotta fix that to get things back to normal.
- Hi. - Hello.
[Conrado] What's that?
A present from my friend, Elizabeth Larrea.
- It's a jewel, right? - It's a sham.
If you want to hang that, do it in the hallway.
Come on, Conrado.
How can we put a Melendez in the hallway?
I don't follow painters for their name, but for their taste.
That thing, personally, is...
a fraud for rich people.
He's been compared with Picasso and Tamayo.
If you don't like it, it's because you don't understand it.
I don't like it because it's a monstrosity.
From now on, we'll be receiving company.
And we need to make a good impression.
That's what a Melendez does.
Good impressions, Berta, are earned with intelligence.
Not by hanging a painting on a wall.
If it was about intelligence,
you and I would be presidents by now.
Unfortunately, image is just as important.
That's the game, Conrado.
If you wanna reach the top,
you gotta know how to play.
If our guests want to see the Melendez, they can see it in the hallway.
Good night.
[door closing]
MEXICO CITY
RODRIGO VIÃ'AS, GENERAL COORDINATOR OF NAVY OPERATIONS
[car engine starting]
[tires screeching]
- [splash] - [kids talking]
[man] Excuse me, Mr. Viñas.
The principal needs to talk to you.
- Is it urgent? - It's to see if your son
can get onto the swimming team.
It won't take long.
- Let's go. - Follow me, please.
[kids talking in the distance]
[scream]
[grunts]
[Bravo] It's done, sir. The target's been secured.
Take him to the meet point.
Let's go.
[heavy breathing]
[Joaquín] Rodrigo Viñas.
I apologize for dragging you here this way.
Take his cuffs off.
Would you like something to drink?
No, thank you.
You're doing a great job.
The navy's got me by the balls.
He also once had me by the balls.
He was special forces,
in charge of capturing me, and now...
...he's one of my most trusted men.
I like to trust people.
You can get anything you want with force.
But with intelligent men like yourself,
I'd rather resolve things peacefully.
That's why I came here, to talk face to face.
I'm offering you a chance.
I appreciate that.
I'm where I'm at because I've known how to take advantage of opportunities.
Very well, Viñas. Lopez...
...get Rodrigo a beer.
I'm offering you 25,000,000 pesos in exchange for information.
I wanna know about the navy's operations before they're on me.
Agreed?
Agreed.
Enjoy your beer.
My men will explain all the details.
When you have information, call that number.
Ask for Fausto.
Use the word "fishermen". There's 10 million there.
You'll get the rest once you start blowing the whistle.
Any questions?
[birds singing]
[Conrado] As a part of our fight against drug trafficking,
once again we have hit the Sinaloa Cartel.
This is just a sample of the huge amount of weapons and drugs seized
by the Federal Police in Sonora at dawn.
[man] Questions?
Mr. Secretary, Omar Pardo from El Popular newspaper.
Go on.
How do you explain that the head of the cartel, El Chapo Guzmán,
is still a fugitive after nine years?
He's a powerful drug lord.
That's why these operations are important.
They weaken his structure and get us closer to capturing him.
You've had key positions in the last two administrations,
the same amount of time Guzmán Loera has been a fugitive.
Do you take any responsibility before the people?
I'm sure the people remember that during these two administrations,
the Avendaños, the Bernal Leyda brothers,
Vicente Castillo, leader of the Juarez Cartel,
- and many others have gone down... - Excuse me, but not El Chapo Guzmán.
What's your take on the rumors that link you with him?
False accusations, of course.
Next question.
Excuse me, you were accused of giving him protection on several signs,
Mr. Secretary.
Accused without proof.
I said it then, and I'll say it again.
Those are false accusations.
I have nothing to do
with the drug lord known as El Chapo Guzmán.
Excuse me.
Make sure that journalist doesn't cover my press conferences again.
Yes, sir.
EL POPULAR NEWSPAPER
[typing sounds]
THE SECRETARY OF SAFETY STATES
THAT HE WANTS TO END DELINQUENCY WHEN HE COVERS UP
JOAQUIN GUZMAN LOERA (EL CHAPO) ISMAEL ZAMBRANO.
IS THIS THE WAR AGAINST CRIME?
CONRADO SOL, IF YOU WANT TO PUT AN END TO THE INSECURITY, DON'T PROTECT EL CHAPO.
[murmuring]
CHAPO YOU WON'T DEFEAT US, EVEN WITH THE MILITARY AND THE FEDS ON YOUR SIDE.
INTIMATE ENEMIES?
RUMORS OF A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EL CHAPO AND CONRADO SOL
[typing sounds]
Hello, Conrado.
Nice to meet you.
The ex-president told me I can trust you.
You're not the first person he sends.
You'll never know who they are...
No one will ever know about your visits.
OPEN
[heavy breathing]
No!
[heavy breathing]
[moans]
[groans]
I'll call you.
[sighs]
How's married life treating you?
[grunts]
It's bearable.
- Will you stick with it? - If I could deal with you...
- I can deal with anyone. - Well, it wasn't for that long.
Otherwise, we wouldn't have divorced.
You're the one who couldn't deal with it anymore.
You couldn't bear my political ambitions.
Not by sacrificing family.
Why are we talking about this, Miguel?
I don't know, the habit, maybe.
I understand we're not getting back together.
You need sex, just like everybody else.
I'm the one you chose.
At first, I thought it would be a bad idea to choose you.
My godfather was right, though.
If I have to trust someone with my infidelities,
it's better to be with someone who's always been loyal.
GOVERNING OFFICE HIDALGO, MEXICO
INTIMATE ENEMIES?
RUMORS OF A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EL CHAPO AND CONRADO SOL
THE SECRETARY OF SAFETY COVERS UP JOAQUIN LOERA, ISMAEL ZAMBRANO
IN EXCHANGE FOR MONEY IS THIS THE WAR AGAINST CRIME?
[phone ringing]
- Yes? - [Olivares] Esteban? This is Olivares.
I'm sorry for calling this early.
No, it's not that early. Go ahead.
Do you have time to meet?
I need to talk about your potential Secretary of State.
INTIMATE ENEMIES?
FAUSTO'S HARDWARE STORE MEXICO CITY
[phone ringing]
- Yes? - [Viñas] I need to talk to Fausto.
It's about the fishermen.
This is Fausto, what's up with the fishermen?
They're going to fish in Navolato.
They'll be there in about an hour.
Copy that.
Fishermen on their way.
Sir...
Viñas said there will be an operation in Navolato.
Go there.
I want you to verify if the source is trustworthy or not.
[trucks approaching]
Anchor.
[shutter sound]
[man] Sir...
Tell Fausto to give the coordinator his cash.
[Fausto] Confirmed, you'll get the package.
Thank you, Fausto.
We'll be in touch.
[in English] We have a fix on Fausto's location,
but we can't place who he's been talking to.
[in English] Having him is enough, he'll lead us directly to Guzmán.
Thanks for your cooperation.
[in English] Manny, I want you to make sure El Coordinador and his family
- leave the country as we speak, OK? - Yes, sir.
For your own good and that of Sol, the best thing to do
is for the senate to establish an investigative commission.
You think that's necessary?
This is a minor newspaper, its print run is limited.
THE COUNTRY FAILS AGAIN IN THE BATTLE AGAINST POVERTY
The opposition will do whatever it takes to take you down, Esteban.
It will be a feast for them
to know that your man in the state department is linked with criminals.
There can't be any doubts about him.
I have a deal with the former president.
But he'll understand that
we don't need the slightest shade of corruption linked with me.
Right.
You got nothing to lose.
If he comes out clean, it will be better for all of us.
If they find anything, cut ties so he can't drag you down with him.
And so you can take his role.
Please, Olivares.
It's completely clear you're not only interested in protecting my image.
I consider myself an option only
if Conrado is a nuance for the campaign, of course.
Proceed with the investigation.
I'll talk with Alvaro, Hidalgo's representative, to present the motion.
[music through the earphones]
What are you doing here?
I told you I was gonna take care of it, didn't I?
Aren't they after you?
Everything's under control.
[laughs]
[moaning]
Good afternoon.
- Hi. - Can it be fixed?
Give me a second.
[officer] Freeze.
What is it?
From now on, you're a DEA collaborator, Fausto.
If you refuse, you'll be arrested and extradited right away.
[senator] We have received the request from our colleague from Hidalgo
CONGRESS MEXICO CITY
to form an investigative commission.
Go ahead, Mr. Congressman.
This article once again opens up the questions surrounding Conrado Sol,
Secretary of Public Safety,
which began a few years back.
PUBLIC SAFETY
[phone vibrating]
Berta Check the congress channel, urgent.
[senator] It's true that there is no proof against him.
But due to the importance of his position,
and the gravity of the rumors,
we request an investigative commission be established.
One that is impartial and that digs deep into the rumors
that link him with Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán.
[grunts]
[applause on TV]
I won't deny I'm surprised, Esteban.
We're looking to give the PTI a new image,
and nothing can damage it.
Of course.
I understand it's all for the benefit of the party.
Besides, I have no doubts Conrado will come out clean.
I agree, I have no doubts either.
Believe me, once those rumors are completely cleared,
it will be my pleasure to have him as Secretary of State.
So it will be. My regards, Esteban.
Thanks for calling.
[man on TV] We'll continue voting, to see if
the investigative commission is approved.
Your turn, congresswoman.
We'll understand, for obvious reasons, if you choose to abstain.
Not at all, Mr. President.
I trust in my husband.
I vote for the investigation to be approved.
[chatter on TV]
[dialing]
Conrado, come with Berta tonight.
We have to resolve this situation.
LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT
[music from the restaurant]
Don't do anything stupid.
You don't know how badly I wanted to leave the house.
You weren't even there for that long.
The time I spent there was enough.
I felt like a bird in a cage.
Most of all, I miss you. I don't like it when you're gone.
Well, you won't miss me anymore.
I'm here and I'm here to stay.
[Elba laughing]
[phone ringing]
What is it?
[Fausto] Fishermen will get to Culiacan in 40 minutes.
The high tide is coming from the south.
Calzada De Las Americas Avenue is free towards the north.
Got it.
The vehicles.
[cumbia music playing]
Sir...
- What is it, Bravo? - The navy is on its way.
What is it?
We'll have to eat dessert later, sweetheart.
Let's go.
[engine starting]
I gotta hide for a couple of hours. I'll see you later.
- Will you be OK? - Don't worry.
This means things are working out.
Go!
[Bravo] Fuck.
He told me they were coming from the south.
It's a trap. Viñas double-crossed us.
Good evening.
Get out of here, sir.
No.
They made sure we came this way.
They're ready to jump on us.
We need a distraction.
Listen up. We need back-up.
We're on the way.
[man] Move! Move! Move!
Go now!
[tires screeching]
Move slowly, don't attract their attention.
We gotta check the vehicle.
Get out of the car, now.
Lower the windows.
Lower the windows, now!
[shooting]
Get out of here now!
[shooting and screaming]
[screams]
[Conrado] That asshole Olivares wants the secretary position for himself.
No doubt about it.
For now, he got what he wanted.
The investigative commission has been approved, there's nothing we can do.
It was brilliant that you voted in favor.
Gives the impression that Conrado has nothing to hide.
They won't find anything.
I've covered my tracks well.
[Berta] It's still dangerous, though.
If you look closely, you'll find cracks.
We gotta make sure you make it out of that investigation clean.
If not, Esteban will have all the means to kick you out of the game.
Then, you can forget about being Secretary of State,
and your future presidency.
[crickets singing]
[knocking]
[man] Ma'am?
Come in.
Has Joaquín arrived?
No ma'am, he wanted to tell you he's not gonna make it.
He's gotta hide, and he's not coming to Culiacan for a while.
[door closing]
GOLDEN TRIANGLE MOUNTAIN RANGE MEXICO
Enter through there.
Only the ones who lived in these mountains know where the access is.
We're gonna be safe here until we can go back to Culiacan.
Subtitle translation by Jorge Vazquez