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FICTIONAL STORY INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS

UNDER SIEGE

Good morning.

Everything all right?

Mona!

Go ahead. I'm gonna look for a restroom.

Okay. I'll wait there.

CAFÉ

SALSA - MIXTAPE

Rosita!

Look what I got for the baby.

I think it'll be a girl. Look.

I think it'll be a boy. He kicks like a soccer player!

Unless it's a girl who knows karate.

I want to get a camera for my mom. Her birthday's on Saturday.

Good morning. What can I get you?

Morning.

Two cups of coffee?

One with a bit of cream, please.

Can I make a suggestion?

We have some delicious cheese buns, right out of the oven.

Want to try one?

Two. Or else he'll eat mine. I know him.

Better safe than sorry. Excuse me.

It's my turn to go to the bathroom.

It's right there, up the stairs.

Thanks.

4TH FLOOR

SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE PRESIDENT

I got lost.

Where's my cheese bun?

Are you going to tell me what we're doing here?

I already did.

It's a date.

I'm serious.

Me too.

I wanted to take you somewhere special

to tell you you're the most beautiful thing.

Why here?

Why not take me dancing or out to dinner?

A dove?

A crane.

A souvenir from our date.

Gentlemen.

Your empanadas, Mr. Reyes.

Did you bring hot sauce, Jimmy?

- Hot sauce and lemon, the way you like it. - Thanks, kid.

There you go.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

- Go ahead. - Thank you, Jimmy.

Well, gentlemen, given what brings us here today,

we need clear heads...

Mr. Medellín has a clear head for sure.

I'll take the compliment.

And a full belly.

So, please help yourselves.

And for the speaker, a double helping.

Thank you, Mr. President.

- Newsroom. - What's up, Rafa?

Olga, the editorial board is waiting.

I won't make it. Start without me.

Where are you?

I'll tell you later.

You're not convinced, Mr. President.

It's not an easy decision. Extradition has many opponents.

- Jaime. - Miss Behar.

Miss.

- President. - Excuse me.

Go ahead.

How are you so well informed about everything?

- I have my sources. - Come with me.

- Your Honor-- - No. Put that away.

When will the court rule on the extradition?

There's no date yet.

It's a delicate matter. We have to investigate it carefully.

Do you believe drug traffickers should be tried in the US

and serve time there?

Some believe giving that power to the Americans

is surrendering part of the country's sovereignty.

Well, our decision is always based on the Constitution.

We'll leave political implications to the government.

And the press.

What about legal implications?

Pablo Escobar is first on the extradition list.

He'd choose a grave in Colombia over prison in the US.

The demands of Escobar and his drug-trafficking friends

are not a court matter.

I understand.

Good, because that's the last thing I'm saying about it.

Have a great afternoon, Olga.

Same to you, sir.

What's up?

- Comrade. - Hey.

- How are you? - Good. Welcome.

Thanks.

This way.

Commanders.

Memo.

Looking sharp.

It doesn't make me less of a revolutionary, Commander.

Fayad, this is Mona.

Commander.

- A pleasure. - Nice to meet you.

I was in logistics. Now I'm in the urban press unit.

Yes, I know.

Memo keeps us well informed.

- Okay. - All right.

I'll go grab a coffee.

- I'll leave you to it. - Thanks.

Ask Irma.

She'll help you find it.

- Hello. - Hi.

- I'm grabbing a cup of coffee, okay? - Sure. Go ahead.

There are two access points.

The main pedestrian entrance

and the parking lot in the basement.

On the fourth floor is the court president's office.

Right there, there's access to the terrace.

From there, we can control the entire roof.

The interior is spacious.

Balconies that can be used as defensive positions and staircases.

No police or army.

There's private security, but it's limited.

Do you think it's feasible, Memo?

From a military standpoint, the building can be taken.

Getting in isn't hard. Staying in control is.

We know that.

We pulled it off at the embassy takeover. We can do it again.

Otero, this is a much bigger operation.

That's how it has to be.

Big.

We need something that'll shake the government.

What matters is that people listen to the M-19's demands.

If we have to stay in there for two months,

then that's what we'll do.

BE A PATRIOT KILL A COMMUNIST

It's hot.

How are my princesses?

- Honey. - Hi, Dad.

Are you Mr. Jaime Beltrán?

Yes, miss. And proud of it.

What do you do when you leave home?

I go to a palace.

Don't you work at a restaurant?

Yes, in a palace restaurant.

It's quite a palace.

It's the palace where laws are created.

There are very smart lawyers who know a lot of things.

They decide what can be done.

- Imagine that. - Are there princesses in the palace?

No, miss.

The only princesses I know are here in this house.

Okay, that's all for now.

- Thank you so much. - Thank you, miss.

Honey, where's the baby girl?

She's asleep, finally.

There she is.

She knows her dad's home.

I'd put her down, she'd cry. I'd pick her up, she'd cry even more.

Only your music calmed her down.

She loves the tape you gave me for my quinceañera.

Of course. How could she not?

That's what I used to win over her mom.

Right? Right, honey?

Pili, know what?

I did the math,

and I think we'll pay off the debt by December.

Pili, trust me.

I'm serious.

Now I have a steady job. Things have changed.

Now we'll be able to save up.

María del Pilar Navarrete.

Tell me something.

- When have I ever lied to you? - Oh.

What?

Don't make me remember, Jimmy.

No.

No, that doesn't count. No.

- Yes, it does. - You're bad.

An attack on the palace?

It's not an attack, Mona.

It's a political action.

We'll denounce the government's betrayal during the peace talks

and the army's sham ceasefire.

- Good evening. How have you been? - Hello.

Thank you so much. See you later.

I want to be part of the operation.

I'm not in charge.

The M-19 central command makes those decisions.

But you can talk to Fayad.

You don't want me there.

Mona.

This isn't about whether I want you there.

They'll choose whoever has experience.

How do you get experience without seeing action?

I know I don't have military training, but I can help and be useful.

I have the most important thing, commitment.

This is a must in any serenade.

Just a tip, son.

Mr. Alfonso, this came for you.

Thanks, Doris.

REST IN PEACE, ALFONSO REYES ECHANDÍA

SINCERELY, PABLO ESCOBAR AND THE EXTRADITABLES

"Our deepest condolences and sympathies."

"We pray for the eternal rest of...

Alfonso Reyes Echandía."

Signed by Pablo Escobar and the extraditables.

Víctor, the police have to ensure that the justices do their job

without putting their lives at risk.

I totally understand.

But that's what our best agents are at your service for.

No offense, General. It doesn't feel that way.

The bandits do as they please.

They follow our every move and get away with it.

They won't stop until we rule in their favor.

The last threat came to me in this cassette.

A two-hour recording of calls I made to my kids and wife.

We're in the crosshairs of the Medellín Cartel.

We'll let our intelligence network know about all of this.

We'll team up with the military

so they can anticipate any moves the drug lords make against the court.

That's necessary, Víctor,

but it's not enough.

You have to find a way to protect our families.

Of course, Alfonso.

Count on it, gentlemen.

Víctor, don't you think it would be wise to guard the palace too?

Trust me, gentlemen. Monitoring the building is unnecessary.

So, Lázaro, what do you think?

We need weapons.

Let's say... anti-tank rockets,

...50-caliber machine guns, and well-trained fighters.

How many?

Sixty or more.

Because when the troops get there, they'll come in with all their firepower.

That's when we'll have to fight back.

Not just fight back... hold out.

It won't be a long fight, Lázaro.

You have to go in, take control of the building,

block the access points, all very quickly.

If we can make it through the first 24 hours, it's done.

While we talk with the government and press,

the army will have to stay put.

Okay, I just... I'm still not clear on one thing.

What's the escape plan?

There is no escape plan, Lázaro.

This ends when the government realizes it has let down M-19 and the country.

Mona, you're still awake?

I was worried.

You know how this works, right?

The logistics are already underway.

We'll have meetings here, Mona.

- We can't attract attention. - I know, Memo.

I also know I'll have to leave.

The meetings are for operation members only.

You don't have to go anywhere.

I spoke to Fayad today.

You'll be in communications.

Yeah.

Miss Olga, your invitation.

David, I'm sorry. I left it in the newsroom. We're late.

- Thanks, David. - Come on.

We have two major challenges in the final year of this administration.

The first is the fight against drug trafficking.

We cannot leave the country in the hands of murderers

who seek to intimidate the justice system with threats.

And the other challenge

is to resume talks with the guerrillas

to honor my promise to Colombians

to end this war.

Olga.

President Betancur,

do you really believe that is possible,

with an army that has demonstrated its opposition to the peace process,

systematically sabotaging the truce?

Actually, I think the opposite.

We've made many gestures of peace toward the M-19.

Let the minister of defense confirm it.

Please have a seat.

The pardon of dozens of guerrilla members who were released from prison,

as well as demilitarized zones,

would have been impossible without the army's support.

We obey the president's orders.

Comrades, you know what this is.

It's the M-19's most ambitious act in its entire history.

You were chosen to carry it out.

An armed action against Betancur for betraying us.

So why attack the M-19 camp in Yarumales during the truce?

Was it to corner them, General?

That camp was used by the guerrillas to plan attacks and kidnappings.

Is there proof?

Gentlemen...

You must remember that M-19 broke the truce.

They were the ones who ended the talks,

not the government.

We want it to be the justices, Colombia's most brilliant judges,

who judge Betancur.

But let the country witness it.

Out in the open.

Alfonso Reyes Echandía, president of the court,

needs to be convinced with arguments.

Ethical and legal arguments.

We need to make sure he receives our demands

and becomes our intermediary with Betancur.

Did you contact the M-19 leaders?

Do you have a date to resume peace talks?

We don't have a date.

You need to understand, it's a long process.

But my cabinet and this administration have the best intentions

to achieve consensus and reconciliation.

We want a Colombia where we all have a place,

both those who support the government and those who think differently.

Because we still have a common goal, and that is peace.

To reach the government,

but above all, to be heard,

we have two very important political figures.

Jaime Betancur, the president's brother,

and Clara de Castro, wife of the minister of governmental affairs.

They're our insurance policy.

They'll guarantee a ceasefire and talks with the government.

We're going to mobilize the people!

The mission is in your hands.

Long live Colombia!

Colombia!

Oh, unfading glory!

Oh, immortal joy!

From furrows of pain

Goodness now takes root

Left! Two!

Three, four, left!

Goodness now takes root

Three, four!

Oh, unfading glory!

Oh, immortal joy!

From furrows of pain

Goodness now takes root

I can't wait for Saturday, man.

See, those beauties are the reason why I joined the military.

Really?

Of course. To get my hands on them.

I'd rather get my hands on a different kind of beauty.

The kind that grabs you and starts kissing you like...

Yeah.

Colonel Plazas!

Speaking of beauties...

Nothing better to do? Going for a stroll?

- Quit slacking! - No, Colonel.

- Where were you headed? - The change of guard.

We stopped to admire the armored vehicle. It's a beauty.

Shut up.

Private Mora, Private Álvarez, you have ten seconds

to take a look inside the vehicle.

I'm counting to ten, and I'm on five. Go!

- Six, seven! - Thanks, Colonel!

Eight!

Anybody inside?

Check it out.

THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE SIEGE

This isn't enough.

We need more.

This isn't even half of the weapons we agreed on.

If we still don't have the anti-tank rockets, we're screwed.

We're surrounded by cops, man.

A rocket draws a lot of attention and costs a lot of money.

We can't defend ourselves.

We're gonna end up in a fucking slaughterhouse!

We're working on it, but funding options are running out.

That's your problem, comrade.

My problem is keeping us alive in there.

Comrades, attention!

There are soldiers outside. You have to move. Get out!

What about the Paisas?

You know Iván Marino was our contact with the cartel.

Not sure what he said before the army killed him.

Find out.

Something's going on outside. Let's pack it up.

Guys, they're on us!

- What is it? - They're here!

Mona!

- What is it? - Move!

Take the other car.

Let's go.

Hours ago, a plan by the M-19 to take over the Palace of Justice was discovered.

According to army sources, blueprints of the building

and details of the attack by the guerrilla group were found.

The discovery took authorities by surprise.

They were unaware the court was being targeted by the M-19.

This threat adds to the complaints from justices

about pressure from the Medellín Cartel to vote against the extradition treaty.

Did you know?

And in other news, the Bogotá Council...

It makes no sense that the M-19 would want to attack us.

The court approved the amnesty that got them released.

It may not make sense, Dad, but this is too much.

Move up your trip to France. You can't stay here.

Yesid, son, I can't leave.

We're working for a better country.

- Dad... - I'm doing this for you too.

What good is a better country if you're dead?

- Gentlemen. - Good morning.

Morning, Laura.

- Good morning. - Good morning, Mr. Parejo. General.

Thank you.

- Good morning, gentlemen. - Gentlemen.

General, Minister.

Minister, good morning.

Víctor...

A nation that does not respect its judges is a nation doomed to chaos.

Even the guerrillas see this court as a political target. Give me a break!

As if Pablo Escobar wasn't enough.

Today our secretaries came in with a bag

with some clothes in case they get kidnapped.

Gentlemen, I understand your concern, but I ask you to remain calm.

What matters is our intelligence agents are doing their job.

They prevented an attack.

But the threat continues, and we need to react immediately.

Víctor, you just saw it.

The Palace of Justice must be guarded. Period.

If that's what you need to feel secure, we'll do it.

Thank you, Víctor.

Say hi to Sirenia and Yesid for me.

- Of course. - Excuse me, gentlemen.

Comrades, this has been a blow to the operation.

But the decision made by Fayad

and M-19 leadership is to continue with the plan.

Commander, the palace operation is all over the news.

Exactly.

It'd be reasonable to back out.

It's what they expect.

We're preparing operations in other parts of the country

to distract the press and the army.

There are risks. Same as any operation.

But the army is our enemy.

We'll prepare to confront them.

We're going in with 42 fighters with machine guns.

We'll have to make the bombs ourselves.

Today the M-19 has the support of the people.

The people who voted for peace.

Betancur's administration has less than a year left.

It's now or never.

- Get two empanadas for me, please. - Yes.

Good afternoon.

Hi, Pili. Good afternoon.

Rosita. Is Jimmy here?

- Yes, he's in the kitchen. - There.

- Come here. - Thanks.

Thanks.

- Hi, babe. - Hi, honey.

- How are you? - Good. And you? Why are you here?

David.

- Come here. - What's wrong? Are the girls okay?

Jimmy, the M-19 guerrillas want to take over the Palace of Justice.

I'm serious, Jimmy. It's on the news.

That's why I came.

That's what this is about?

Pili, you scared me.

What do you mean?

Honey, it'll be all right.

I already knew.

Don't you see everyone here's talking about it?

The secretaries are making a fuss...

Yeah, Jimmy. With good reason. It's serious.

Honey, this building has more guards than justices.

The way I see it, you're more at risk out there than I am in here.

It'll be okay, honey.

- Can I see your ID? - Yes, sir.

- Where are you headed? - To the department of...

What's this nonsense, Rosita?

The Palace of Justice is surrounded by officers.

They're searching everyone who comes in.

See? I told you. Couldn't be safer.

- But still, it's scary, right? - It's awful, yeah.

What's scary is how early we'll have to come stand in line.

- Jimmy! - Jimmy...

Okay.

See you tomorrow, Berni.

- Take care. - Get rest.

- Say hi to the girls. - That belly is so cute.

- Take care. - Bye.

All right, honey.

Attention, Bogotá.

Breaking news.

Just minutes ago,

there was an attack against General Rafael Samudio,

commander of the National Army.

The vehicle the commander was in

was intercepted by men on motorcycles, who opened fire on it.

The attack was attributed to the M-19 guerrilla group.

Authorities are investigating.

We'll continue reporting.

Minister.

Mr. President.

- How is the general? - It was a superficial wound.

A bodyguard took the hit, but he's okay.

I'm glad to hear that.

This was the work of the M-19.

This is how they repay you.

This is how they thank you for getting them released

and for letting them have their revolution.

You're partly right, Minister.

But it's also the price for failing to bring the peace we promised them.

Excuse me.

Any word from the commissioner we sent to Cali?

Not yet, sir.

He hasn't been able to contact the M-19 leadership.

- Keep me posted. - Yes, Mr. President.

Mr. President.

Doctor. It's a pleasure.

- Excuse me. - Come in.

General.

Mr. President.

How many lives have you got left?

Puertas.

Have a good day.

Yesid.

Alfonso's already under enough pressure. I don't want to put any more on him.

Don't give credit to prison gossip.

He's my client.

He's in with Medellín Cartel members and hears what they say.

They're planning a takeover of the palace.

Listen to me. Even if that were true,

do you think he would listen to a criminal who's with the narcos?

Víctor...

I just want him to be okay.

Yesid, he already has a security detail.

The building has guards.

Intelligence is on it.

Trust me, kid.

He'll be okay.

The recent attack against General Samudio by the M-19

has triggered an immediate response from the armed forces.

Senior officials called the incident a serious challenge to the government.

A government that is clearly besieged on multiple fronts.

The attack by the M-19

and the growing pressure from the drug lords,

determined to prevent their extradition to US courts at any cost.

We must make it very clear to the government

that the right we're invoking

is the one guaranteed by the Constitution.

What happened?

Fayad just ordered the operation to begin.

We're going in tomorrow.

- Tomorrow is the big day! - Long live the revolution!

Big day tomorrow, comrades!

Long live Marino Ospina

And our fallen comrades

Come on! Here, take a photo!

You're gorgeous even when you're worried.

Having second thoughts?

Memo, I don't want to have to kill anyone.

Mona, you're in communications.

You're not a fighter.

Yeah, but there will be lots of people there.

Good people. People with families.

Yeah, but civilians are not a military target.

You know that.

We're not attacking them.

NOVEMBER 5, 1985

- Good morning, honey. - Morning, dear.

No, Jimmy.

You can't wear that wrinkled shirt to work.

It's fine.

Put this one on.

Skip work.

I'm worried.

I can't today, Pili.

I have to talk to Carlos to see if we can get my tips early

to pay for the girls' tuition.

Right.

Want me to stop by later to pick up the money?

Call first. I'm not sure Carlos will give me anything.

Okay.

Go to sleep.

Yesid, I'm headed to the university.

If you want me to take you, you need to get ready now.

I stayed up late reviewing files. I'll go later.

Sure. Criminal law keeps you up late.

But I could wait for you.

No. I don't want you to be late.

Comrades,

today we will make history.

Jacquin, Irma, and Elvencio will lead the support group

and will provide updates.

Once the building is secured,

Elvencio and his squad...

Miss, your ID, please.

...go up to the fourth floor to take the roof.

Good morning.

- Can I help you? - It's all right. Thanks.

Welcome.

Checho will guard and protect Commander Almarales,

our political spokesperson and the one handling negotiations.

Mona and José will handle communications.

Channel three.

Once Jacquin gives us the go-ahead...

Long live Colombia!

...the second group will head out, in three trucks.

The third group, the assault group, led by Lázaro,

will join the caravan

at 12th and 6th South Street.

When Lázaro sees us pass by, he'll take the lead

to secure and block the main entrance to the palace

with the bombs, while the second group enters through the parking lot.

- Understood? - Understood!

- Long live Colombia! - Colombia!

Major, the security detail assigned to us didn't show up today.

It has to be a mistake.

I'll make sure the security detail is reinstated.

Thank you, Major.

Hopefully it will be before the drug traffickers take over.

Of course, sir.

I'll handle it right away.

- Take care. - Excuse me.

Go ahead.

We need to be consistent with our laws.

We cannot serve other interests, much less those of criminals.

The extradition treaty is valid under Colombian law

and international treaties.

It is in accordance with the 1886 Constitution.

That is why the court must not block its implementation.

We know this will have consequences,

but it is our responsibility,

and we have to shoulder it.

Well, gentlemen... let's vote.

I don't see Lázaro.

He's probably ahead of us.

I don't see the guys. What do we do?

They have to come through here. This is the point Otero mentioned.

The one on the new route?

Which new route?

- What do you mean? - Let's see...

No, this is the map of the old route.

Otero said he'd make a few changes.

They didn't let me know.

No, what do you mean?

Those guys left already. Let's move it.

- Good morning. - Morning.

- What can I get you? - Coffee and a piece of cake.

Of course. I'll bring it right over.

Thank you.

4TH FLOOR

Good morning.

Morning.

- Good morning, Juanita. - Good morning. Which floor?

- Counselor Reyes! - First floor.

Do you have time for a quick question?

It won't take long.

Millos has a match today.

- Against who? - Unión Magdalena.

It sounds easy, but it's not...

They got in!

Move!

Freeze!

Everybody down!

- Move, and I'll blow your head off! - Get down.

We're the M-19!

Long live Colombia!

THIS IS A FICTIONAL STORY INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS.

SOME CHARACTERS, NAMES, EVENTS, DIALOGUE WERE MADE UP, SHORTENED, OR ALTERED.

THIS SHOW DOES NOT INTEND TO ASSIGN INDIVIDUAL BLAME.

Subtitle translation by: Jessica Waizbrot