LEMUNDO NETWORK
THE ACERO DYNASTY
Lorena, I want you to know that...
that I would've loved that baby more than anything.
I swear I'll wipe out all traces of drug trade
from our beloved Chihuahua.
That is why I urge you today
to vote for me.
This war will only end when we're all dead.
THE ACERO DYNASTY
DAYS LATER
I was told you haven't eaten in days.
You've been in here over a month,
you turn down visitors, and you haven't met with your lawyer.
What's going on?
Thank you for being so concerned.
Vicenta Rigores...
Today is my first hearing.
I spent all night practicing what I'd say to the judge.
I'll be declared guilty and I'll spend another 20 years in here.
Excuse me.
How'd it go at the hearing?
Nothing happened.
The charges against me were read.
I spent two hours listening to what I already know.
They said I'm a bad person, that I crossed the border illegally,
and that I'm the coyote who's smuggled in the most migrants.
They say that the count is at around 4,000,
but I don't keep track of that.
They asked me again if I'm Vicenta Rigores
or Vicenta Acero.
Hey, wait a second.
Is that true?
What is?
Are you really Vicenta Rigores, the Coyote?
Why didn't you say so before?
We've nicknamed you Weeping Willow.
You bitches!
I can't believe it.
You helped my uncle Beto and my aunt Ana get here.
They're from Michoacan. Remember them?
I honestly don't.
I've helped a lot of people cross the border.
They say around 4,000.
Most of them are from Michoacan.
No one wants to stay there.
The government has forgotten about those poor people.
The name's Carmen.
Carmen Vistas.
We hadn't been properly introduced.
Nice to meet you. I'm Vicenta.
My brother is Juan Manuel Vistas.
He's the head of a self-defense group in Michoacan.
-Have you heard of him? -What?
He's a genius! He's a legend!
-You're his sister? -Yes.
That's great! Who is he?
He's a man who's doing what the Mexican government doesn't.
He protects the people from drug traffickers.
He armed the people so they could fight those bastards
who were killing them.
What are you doing here?
Did you try to cross the border?
I was caught buying guns for my people.
My brother sent me with three of his best men,
but the gringo cops and their trained hounds found us out.
They think I buy guns for terrorists.
They're accusing me of being a terrorist.
As if their government didn't know
that the people of Michoacan are only trying to survive
the bloodbath those f---ers have brought upon us.
Are these the new AK-47s?
They're kind of small.
These AK-47s are made by Indians like you,
but in Pakistan.
They're small, but they still pack quite the punch.
Want to see?
I'm starting to like this new toy!
How about that?
Chucho's sending you his best and newest merchandise.
He said that was your agreement.
You scratch his back and he'll scratch yours.
That's right.
I'm sure he's dying to get what I promised him.
Don't worry. I'm a man of my word.
Look.
That's the money I promised Chucho for his campaign.
That money is from our first sales in the US.
It's all thanks to the tunnel you made by the border.
Larry.
This is a special bonus for you.
Chucho doesn't have to know about this.
To be honest,
I'm sick of him badmouthing me.
He's making a name for himself and making us infamous.
We're all celebrities here.
Two!
Always keep your hands here.
One, two, one-two.
Down!
Block me.
Otherwise, I'll turn your head into a bell.
Again! One-two!
I'm tired.
I thought you wanted to learn some self-defense.
I do.
I want to find my mother's killers
so I can get my revenge and kill them.
Listen...
Get that idea out of your head.
Rooster and I will make sure to make them pay.
I won't let you do what I did at your age.
But...
No, buts.
Soon you'll get to leave this place
and you'll live the life I always wanted to live.
You'll be far away from all this death and violence.
Do you know what I'd give to live like that?
Alright, come on. Let's go again.
One-two.
One.
Those ICE agents are the worst.
I wasn't allowed to talk to Vicenta again.
Those sons of bitches.
Is there really nothing we can do?
I tried calling too,
but they won't take my calls and visitors aren't allowed.
I told Margarita that I'd pay for a lawyer,
but it seems Vicenta wants to stay in there.
You've no idea how much I miss her.
I miss her too.
If my sister were here, I think things would be a little better.
You've got me and I've got you.
Sure you do.
Sure you do! You do!
Come on! Hands up!
One! Two!
I don't know if I really want you to wake up.
When you hear of everything that's happened,
death won't offer the sweet release you'll crave.
I feel so empty after the death of my son Abelardo,
but I can't imagine how you'll feel
when you learn your children are dead.
Life's been so unfair to you.
THREE MONTHS LATER
There's the old man who asks about you every night.
You're going to have to show him a good time.
And make sure he pays up. We don't run a charity here.
Again with that? You know I don't like old guys.
Who made you the boss? Who said you called the shots?
Young, old, bald, skinny, fat... All men want the same thing.
They want to forget.
They pay us so we can help them forget.
Fine!
Whatever you say, boss.
Have you heard from Rosario?
She's more confused than Adam on Mother's Day.
She wants to return to work here, but she can't.
She's got no papers.
Pedro can bring her.
Or do you think she'll only do it with Vicenta?
I think that's it.
But I really think she's not in a rush to return
because she's head over heels with Salvador.
She should make the most of it now that he's a widower.
Well, it's time to make some good memories for that hunk.
The house is losing. Go on.
Go!
Vicenta, this woman wanted to meet you.
Hey! Get up!
What are you doing?
Carmencita told me you're Vicenta, the Coyote.
Yes, but I'm not a saint.
I won't have candles lit at my feet.
Get up.
You took my mother across the border five years ago.
You saved her from being raped by some drug traffickers.
To my family, you're better than the Sweet Virgin.
Show the Virgin some respect, alright?
You see? You're a legend, Vicenta.
You can say whatever you want,
but a lot of people would love for you to be outside.
Sanchez, head to perimeter 52.
Let's cover all the exits, okay?
Got it. We're on our way.
Come on, you bastards! Move it!
We're close to the US border.
Hands up! Put your hands up!
Don't move, motherf---er!
Don't move.
You're under arrest.
Get on the ground.
I said on the ground, you motherf---ers!
On the ground!
Move it. Move it, you bastard!
Drugs and weapons.
They've been using this tunnel for the last three months
to smuggle in illegal weapons.
Which one of you is the good guy?
Huh?
You?
Who are you working for?
I want a lawyer.
Did you hear this idiot?
You're a drug trafficker.
You don't get a lawyer.
You're going to rot in prison.
A MENOS QUE COOPERES CONMIGO, ¿EH?
Who do you work for?
You f---...
Open your mouth! Open up, you son of bitch!
Who do you work for?
Who do you work for? Indio Amaro?
Are you a member of the Tijuana Cartel?
Who do you work for?
He's going to lead us to Larry.
I know why you want to find Larry.
Turn him over!
Spit it out!
Spit it out, you bastard!
He poisoned himself!
Lift him up!
Spit it out!
THE ACERO DYNASTY