An Unknown Enemy (Un Extraño Enemigo)

Inspired by real events and references historical events and public figures.

People, incidents, locations and dialogue are fictional

and have been created or adapted for dramatization purposes.

Any resemblance to historical events and interpretations is coincidental

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.

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,

Personalmente, estoy de acuerdo con usted...

personally, I agree with you, but it is inevitable.

The DEA is going to gain entry into Mexico.

Si somos nosotros los que aprovamos la entrada de la DEA,

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?

Por ahora, pienso que es mejor no involucrar a los militares.

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?

Pues, 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!

¡Le dije, comandante!

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.

¡Qué pinche horror!

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?

Me dices si no vale la pena.

Let me know if it's not worth it.

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.

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?

Especially in this Guerrero heat.

Don't worry. I've come prepared.

Perfect.