HE WHO DOESN'T KNOW HISTORY IS DOOMED TO REPEAT IT
PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL
Oh, honey, I'm glad you made it back.
I thought you were killed too.
They didn't say anything on the radio.
They killed him.
It's my fault the Colonel died.
What do you mean? Why are you saying that, Javier?
I couldn't do anything to save him.
I'm a horrible person, Isabel.
Don't say that, Javier, you were the only one who dared to stay with him.
You have to thank God for being alive.
I can't be thankful for anything, Isabel.
I'm a murderer. Do you understand?
I helped them kill the Colonel.
My God, don't say such horrible things, honey.
But... they... would've killed you all.
They threatened me. They were going to kill our daughter!
They'd kill you and everybody else.
I didn't know what to do.
What do you mean?
Are you an accessory to Colonel Quintana's murder?
Who said they'd kill us? What do you mean?
I have to go to the academy; they must be looking for me.
No, no, wait!
You can't leave like this. What are you thinking?
No, you've got to calm down first, honey.
Please.
We have to think this through, please.
I've screwed up my life, Isabel.
I screwed it up.
Calm down, honey, please.
What happened today in Medellin
is clearly an attack
against the national police and the country itself.
Colonel Osvaldo Quintana Quintero's murderers
killed him because he was onto them.
He seized their drugs and their labs.
The Government firmly condemns
this cowardly terrorist attack,
and promises the families and the whole country
to arrest the murderers.
That's all, gentlemen.
We can assure you that Soacha is completely secured.
We have agents throughout the city.
There are police officers at the square and around it,
plus an escort of bodyguards.
And also, the consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden.
We've ordered that anyone who wishes to access the square
needs to be patted down.
So, you're telling me that nothing will happen if we go to Soacha.
I assure you.
We'll have people with banners during the ceremony.
They aren't just supporters,
they are members of our organization who are there to protect you.
So you'll have guards everywhere.
Trust me.
There won't be just supporters at Soacha.
- Excuse me... - Very well, Tomas.
Thank you.
Excuse me, Mrs. Gloria, gentlemen.
You see? Everything is under control.
I didn't say anything.
I think I've said enough lately.
But I'll ask you one thing, Luis Carlos.
Please don't get into a van, as you do in every public appearance,
because then you'll be completely vulnerable.
Mrs. Gloria, organizing an event like this is very complex.
We'll have the major, councilmen and representatives.
Today's incident at Medellin should be enough to cancel this.
A vicious attack resulted in the death
of Colonel Osvaldo Quintana Quinteros,
chief of police of Antioquia.
He was shot over 150 times.
What's up, darling? Did you eat?
No. Why did you turn off the TV?
What do you mean by that?
The news isn't for children. You're a kid.
I don't want you to watch it yet.
I want to see if they mention Dad again.
What do you mean?
They've been saying that Dad and his cartel friends
killed the colonel.
No, sir, that's not true.
- Really? - Hear me out, Emilio.
You shouldn't believe everything the TV says,
or the radio, or even people on the street. You just can't.
They'll say many things about Dad, but they are all lies.
- Lies? - Yes, all lies.
And...is my dad a bad person?
How could you say that?
How shameless of you to think that your dad is bad?
You're bad because you didn't eat your soup.
Why didn't you eat your soup? Eat it.
- Go eat your soup, okay? - Yes.
Okay, go and be good...
or I'll give you a spanking.
The attack was attributed to the Medellin cartel,
which is led by Pablo Escobar.
The Government firmly condemned
this cowardly terrorist attack
and promised to arrest the murderers.
What happened to you?
Were you kidnapped? We sent for you.
Officer!
Where were you? Why didn't you come before?
General, everything was fine.
Me and the Colonel left from his home for the academy like every other day,
when some thugs intercepted us.
They were heavily armed and I...
I couldn't do anything.
They forced me out of the car
and told me to leave Medellin and never come back.
That's when they started shooting at the Colonel with all they had, and...
There was nothing I could do.
You have no idea how worried Paty is, Pablo.
She doesn't have a clue what to tell Emilio anymore.
And the kid won't stop asking questions.
Is my father a hit-man? He keeps asking stuff
and she can't take it any more.
Please do something about it.
Well, Patricia is pretty stupid
if she can't find any excuses for the kid.
It's not like that.
She's doing her best.
We don't realize the magnitude of this situation.
The kid keeps hearing stuff.
Everywhere it says that his dad is a criminal, a hit-man.
He hears these things all the time.
It can get tough if you don't help out around here.
I beg your pardon?
Pablo, you really believe that I don't help her?
So, what do you think I should do, then?
I don't know, Mom.
You are a serious, intelligent woman
and you should be ready to answer all of Emilio's questions.
You know I get the blame for every murder in this country.
Even what happened to Quintana is pinned on me.
And by doing that, the government knows
they have more excuses to come after me.
We need to explain all this to him.
Why is Emilio watching the news in the first place?
Reading newspapers isn't for him. He should be watching the kids' channel.
Starting now, Daniela is forbidden from watching the news,
from reading the papers, everything is off limits!
That's great.
Then, let's put them inside a crystal box or in a space shuttle.
Send them off to space, so they remain completely clueless about everything.
Yes. That's exactly what we'll do.
All right, great.
That kid is not a fool, he is your son!
Paty isn't stupid, and neither am I.
Do you want us to just ignore all of this?
You have been cooking this stew for many years.
You've been doing it for years,
and it's almost done.
Now it's about time you eat it,
but you'll have to do it alone.
Think about that.
I've lost my appetite, Mom.
Really?
Well, that's a shocker.
I've lost my will to cook for you.
Dinner's there, do what you want with it.
Playing Parcheesi, I see, gentlemen. Very good.
- Good night. - See you tomorrow.
All right, I'll see you tomorrow.
Love you.
Your family couldn't get a ticket for tonight.
They'll be here tomorrow.
Why don't you lie down and rest for a bit, honey?
Niki, this picture is way too shocking!
That's because the story itself is shocking, Ana Maria.
It's the second time Escobar and the Medellin Cartel have killed a Colonel.
Jesus, that's horrible!
His family must be devastated.
The usual statement from President Lopez about tracking down the murderers
goes inside a box on the second page.
They made the same statement when Guillermo died, and now this happens.
We couldn't fit the story about Galán's public appearance.
Okay, but put someone on it. We'll get it out on Sunday.
It's important we follow up on Galán's story.
I just hope we don't have to put his story on the cover, Ana Maria.
Niki...
I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
SOACHA AUGUST 18th, 1989
That's right, in Galán's honor!
Drink, drink! Yes, drink it all up!
Let's have another one!
Yeah! That's right!
He's coming!
He is coming!
Who wants some more! That's it!
Have one more!
Everything is fine around here.
Let's cover the town.
I'll get to work.
Okay, guys, it's time.
This is creeping me out, I'm shaking.
I need you all to be sharp and focused.
You know what to do.
I'll go under the platform and you use the banners to hide me.
Don't worry, I've got your back.
You know how this works.
Go home and keep quiet and I'll call you in a few days.
Did you bring it?
Give it to me.
Okay, guys, there's no turning back now.
It's in God's hands from here.
So, are all the security measures in place for Dr. Galán?
The Department of Security is responsible for his safety.
We will handle public order. A police captain is handling this matter.
Please! Make sure
you increase reinforcements to protect Galán and the other candidates.
Neither my government nor the country will stand another death.
Yes, Mr. President.
I'll handle it tomorrow.
Let's see if, for once,
you and General Peraza
can show me some results regarding the Pablo Escobar's case.
The legitimacy of the Colombian authorities
must emerge from the will of the people.
That will be the best response
to those who, through coercion,
want to bend the faith
of our nation.
Are you ready?
I'm ready.
I found time to visit my parents.
They are worried too, but they agree that I have to go.
How are you feeling?
Good, relaxed.
If everything is ready and if my safety is ensured,
I don't know why I shouldn't go.
Either way, we have to be careful.
Don't let them take you in a truck without a roof.
Stay near the bodyguards and don't let people carry you.
- Please, Luis Carlos. - Okay.
I promise.
Take care of the boys.
You better take care of yourself tonight, Luis Carlos.
MEDELLIN AUGUST 18TH, 1989
What's up? How did it go?
How can I lie to the General like that?
It's worse now that he wants to talk to me again tomorrow.
Tomorrow you'll tell him the same thing you told him today.
It's not just the General. It's everybody.
The police, the detectives, the press. They all want to talk to me.
They all feel as if their brother or their child died.
Don't you feel the same?
You have to be very careful.
You have to think things through.
And that means never, ever tell the truth.
At the memorial I'll see Mrs. Ana,
her son Ernesto,
and her other two children who live abroad.
We will be there too.
My conscience will never be clear, Isabel.
Not today, not tomorrow, not ever.
Easy now.
Take this to the boat, okay?
The boys have been well behaved, Pablo.
They've been working,
earning the money and bringing it to me,
and I charge them 25%.
The Motoas understand it perfectly.
Ramada and Arellano, well,
they're always copying us as usual.
Gonzalo, are you aware of what is going down tonight?
You know I think that solving the Galán problem like that
is way over the top.
If we kill him, we'll be burning bridges
with the federal government.
We burned them a long time ago, Gonzalo.
You know that I tried to negotiate with the government
in every possible way.
I always tried talking to them in a peaceful manner.
It didn't happen.
There is no turning back.
If by killing a colonel in the morning,
and a candidate for presidency in the evening,
this country still doesn't understand that it has to bow down to me,
then I won't hesitate to start locking heads with civilians.
Leave it there, Sebastian, and go downstairs right away.
We'll go out in five minutes.
Thanks, Sebastian.
Okay.
- Yes, sir. - Wait, Sebastian.
Take good care of my dad, okay?
Don't worry.
I don't understand why can't I go.
Juan Manuel!
Let's do one thing, Juan Manuel.
I promise to take you to Barranquilla this Sunday
to watch the national team play against Ecuador.
- Sounds good? - Awesome!
- I want to go too. - Yeah, me too.
These little brats!
I promise to get tickets for this Sunday. But tonight, take care of your mom.
Listen to her and go to bed early.
- Say goodbye to Dad. - Yes.
- Good luck, Dad. - I'll see you later.
Take care.
- Can we leave? - Hold on!
Okay.
I'll be here thinking about you.
Nothing will happen to me.
- I promise. - Okay.
Wait, please, wear this.
Yes.
Okay, I'll put it on in the car.
- Here, in front of me. - Yes, please.
Okay, let's go to my bedroom and I'll put it on.
Mr. Galán, is there any problem if I take the other vest?
No! That one is for my dad's head.
But you can take it for now.
God, what's up with all the noise?
Half the people are drunk and there are no checkpoints at the entrance either.
No one is being searched, and they are letting everybody in. There's no control.
No checkpoints, no police, nothing!
Excuse me, Mayor. Can I ask you a question?
Go ahead, Lieutenant.
Shouldn't we be guarding the main square?
They have posted several units there already.
The Department of Security is there too.
But this isn't just some random man. He'll be the next President.
Exactly!
That's why we need to ensure that several blocks around the square
are safe. So move out!
Excuse me, Mayor.
Sir!
Help me get Pablo.
Here, come.
We're here, brother.
Come on.
Let's go in. The fireplace is on and it's warm in there.
You'll find it comfortable.
Here's the medicine, sir.
Would you like some coffee or tea?
Did you hear that, Cain?
This isn't a party, dude.
You know the situation here is serious.
After the death of the Judge, we got the news of the attack against Quintana.
Mom, that's like the Chronicle of a Death Foretold.
The bomb that killed the Antioquia Governor was obviously meant for Quintana.
And still he wouldn't leave Medellin.
As far as I know, he was about to get transferred.
But it never happened.
I know what the family and other police officers must be thinking.
The Government is doing nothing about it.
I'm sorry, but I need to leave. I'm covering Galán's visit to Soacha.
It's good to hear from you. I'm glad you're safe.
It's senseless that Galán keeps on going with his
political campaigns and public demonstrations.
- Yes. - But we still need to cover it.
- I'll talk to you later. - Yeah.
Mom, if you want to soften the editorial line, please do.
We can't force your hand.
I know you want to protect us and that you really don't want us to back down.
Mom, the dead are piling up. We had another one today.
You can't imagine how helpless Juan Guillermo and I feel,
thousands of miles away and unable to do anything.
Yes, I know.
I understand,
but nothing can stop us from doing what your father taught us.
We won't let his death be in vain.
Bye, Mom, and say hi to everyone for me.
Take care.
Guys...
I want you to stay close.
Are we clear?
Yes, sir. Don't worry.
Of course, sir. It's our job.
Are you okay, Pereira?
Yes, of course, sir. Everything is just fine.
Are you sure?
You seem upset for some reason.
It's the first time you asked for a bulletproof vest.
I'm a bit anxious, you know?
I just want this to be over.
But I'm fine. The vest is, well... just in case, that's all.
Tomas, if you think that going to that public demonstration
at Soacha is too dangerous, then tell me so.
It's late, and it would be inappropriate, but...
we can call it off.
No, of course not! Everything is ready, and I just want to be done with it.
But everything will go smoothly.
You're sure, then?
Of course I'm sure. Right, Sebastian?
Yes, sir. We'll take good care of you. Be confident of that.
I promise your safety, sir.
Don't worry, sir. You are in good hands.
Good evening. Will the Senator be here soon?
Thanks.
Thank you very much.
He's so sick, he's drinking milk now.
Pablo!
Pablo, do you hear me?
Hello? Oh, this is...
Hello, Pablo?
What's up, Mariachi?
Hello, Pablo. Can you hear me?
He can't talk to you right now, he isn't feeling so well. Okay, Mariachi?
Can I at least tell him something?
I'll put you through, hold on.
You can talk.
Listen to me.
My team in Bogotá told me that the target will be at the ceremony.
I repeat.
The target will likely be at the ceremony.
That means we'll celebrate, sir.
Copy that, Mariachi. Talk to you later.
Relax now, we'll wait for you outside.
Ask Marino if you need anything.
Lie down for a bit.
We need to tell Galán that he shouldn't come.
I don't understand why they say everything is under control
when it's a mess.
This is too risky.
Look at that platform, it's right next to the people.
There are just a few cops here.
Let's hope some of them are dressed up as civilians.
Even if they are, they're probably drunk because everyone here is wasted.
Our only hope is to tell Galán to get here,
hurry up and finish his speech quickly so we can leave.
We should just call this whole thing off.
We just need to have faith and put our trust in our Lord.
What else is there to do?
What do you think about Gaviria?
I think he's smart.
An amazing politician.
In fact, I think he's the best moderator your dad could have found.
My dad said that too.
I think he's helped the campaign a lot even if he's not getting many votes.
What do you know about the votes?
I know what my dad told me.
Okay.
He didn't become part of the campaign for the amount of votes.
He's a valuable politician, Juan Manuel.
And he's a true liberal. That's what matters.
How do you think the poll will end for Senator Santorini?
Bad, according to the surveys.
But I think he's your father's real rival.
He has a dreadful gaze. I don't like him.
You don't like him because he is the kind of politician
against whom your father has fought all his life.
Well, my dad will win.
Oh, Juan Manuel!
Don't mock me. That was the result of the surveys.
I'm not mocking you.
I didn't know you were into politics.
Candidate for nomination Luis Carlos Galán
will deliver a speech to his hundreds of supporters
who are already gathering...
Sir. Do you need anything?
No, don't worry.
Turn on the television, Marino.
Oh, Pablo.
On the day you should shine you're all worn out.
Why today? What's going to happen?
Don't mind me, Fabio.
You're onto something and you're not telling me.
I know you're not worried
about the colonel thing from this morning.
You're plotting something huge and don't want to tell me. Tell me now.
Tonight is the night.
The night for what?
- The night for what? - Okay, boys...
Let's go play some parques.
Go get it and the moonshine and some beers.
Help me with the table.
And...
Fabio.
Come outside, have a drink.
Come on, let's go.
As consultants of Dr. Galán,
don't you notice that the security measures here are poor and useless?
People are drunk.
Nobody is being searched.
There are few police officers.
And there is no protection for the platform.
I'm a journalist, not a security expert, but take a look.
Listen, we are not handling that, and we share your concerns.
This place is very dangerous.
Did Dr. Galán agree,
knowing that he's risking his life here?
He didn't know things would be like this.
Can't you let him know?
- Are we ready? - We need to wait for Pereira.
Wait? They are waiting for me!
- Here he comes. - Galán for president
Listen, this is the current situation.
There are a lot of people and we can't go in this car as planned.
I spoke to your supporters.
They told me they have a pick-up truck.
They'd like you to go on it for just four blocks.
Let's stick to the car.
I have word from Dr. Galán's supporters.
There's a lot of people, you know?
They want to wave at you, see you and touch you.
But, boss...
I'll handle it. We're in charge of security here.
Okay, let's go. They are waiting.
Don't worry. We'll take care of your security.
Despite his tight schedule, he came here to say hi.
So you can talk to him.
Okay, darling. Sleep tight.
You too, Mom.
Tell Dad to remember his promise about watching the soccer game.
He won't forget, don't worry. Should I turn it off?
Yes.
- Did the show start? - Yes.
Okay.
Long live the liberal party!
Yeah!
Long live Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento!
You get it? Galán for president!
- You get it? - You get it?
- Galán for president! - Galán for president!
We're almost there.
Okay, stop!
Get him off.
Get him off of the truck.
- Get him off of the truck. - Yes, do it.
Get him off.
We're breaking all security protocols.
This is not how it was supposed to be.
Fine.
Weren't you in charge of my security?
Yes, but this is not what we had planned.
Stay close, let's go, come on.
Come on! Come on!
Galán! My friend! The people support you!
Kids, go to your beds. You need to sleep there.
Dad will come soon and he needs to sleep.
Brush your teeth, okay?
Good night.
Sleep tight.
Galán! Galán!
Welcome!
Please be careful, this place doesn't look safe.
I know. Don't worry.
The sooner we leave, the better.
Are you wearing your vest?
Of course he is. We have everything under control.
Don't give me that look. Nothing will happen to me tonight.
Let's go. They're waiting.
Coming through.
Okay, he's almost up.
Help him. Help him!
Help him up.
Excuse me, please.
Excuse me!
CONFERENCE IN MEDELLIN SOACHA?
The memorial for Colonel Quintana, who was killed today
in the city of Medellin by two hit-men who belong to an organization
who claims to be extraditable...
GO CARLOS VARGA AND Galán
VILLA CLARA LIBERAL IDEAS
Galán for president!
Galán! My friend! The people support you!
Okay, stop.
It's too dangerous for you to be up there. Stop!
Let's walk. It's just two blocks. We can protect you.
Sebastian is right. Come on.
Help me get him off.
Help me!
Come on, Tomas, please!
Move it.
Over here.
Keep moving.
Galán! My friend! The people support you!
Galán! Galán!
We're with you!
They got him.
Oh, my God!
Come on!
Move aside!
Help us here.
When there's news, Caracol lets you know about it.
Extra!
This is a last minute news broadcast on Caracol.
There's been heavy gunfire
at the main square in Saocha.
The candidate for nomination for the liberal party,
Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento,
was about to deliver a speech at the square.
Early reports claimed that there were some injured people.
Luis Angel Fonseca.
Yes, we have received a report from the police
that Dr. Carlos Galán Sarmiento
was injured in the shooting,
which occurred in Soacha.
Sebastian.
Don't let me die.
- I'm still alive. - Easy now.
Sebastian, you're also wounded.
- I'm fine. - How is he?
How is he?
He's shot. We're going to the hospital.
Where are you taking him?
It's you fault. This is all your fault!
Come on, go, go!
He was taken to Bogota Hospital, according to the first reports.
We don't know how badly he was injured.
He was wounded in the head and in his stomach.
He had two wounds in his stomach.
Hello?
This series is freely adapted from La Parábola de Pablo by Alonso Salazar.
Based on news articles and real events, the historical facts are surrounded
by fictional characters and dialogues that recreate non-documented situations.