Facing El Chapo (La captura)

Two people have been found dead at a motel in Sinaloa.

Last night, forces clashed

as a military operation confronted cartel members.

Police have successfully captured and arrested

three local cartel members, all suspected to have been involved…

… of the crimes attributed to Iván Gastélum,

who might better be known as his alias, El Cholo.

…deployed the military all across the country.

The deployment signals…

A tribute was held to honor all of the brave men and women

who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

We will always remember their sacrifices.

The military seek to strike a devastating blow to the cartel

with the loss of one of their leaders.

I know it's about to be a bloodbath.

BASED ON AN ARTICLE BY HÉCTOR DE MAULEÓN

Requesting any additional units in the area.

- Unit Two, en route. - Unit Six, en route.

Put both hands on the table right now! Hey. Don't be an idiot.

Don't be an idiot.

FACING EL CHAPO

BASED ON TRUE EVENTS

JANUARY 6TH, 2016 7:00 AM LOS MOCHIS, SINALOA

Stop it!

Elízabeth!

Elízabeth! Don't ignore me when I talk to you.

Stop it now, okay?

-Here's your uniform and coffee, honey. -You're the best. Thanks.

How come you don't buy them more appropriate toys?

Like Barneys or Barbies.

I would never buy them those ridiculous toys.

It's from Carlitos, Papa.

Course it was. Give me a break.

Hey! Enough! Will you stop shooting and sit?!

Listen to your dad.

-Eat all your eggs and beans, okay? -When are you going to buy us a computer?

Mom said we might actually quiet down because it would keep us busy.

Jeez.

-Do you want me to take this one? -

You remember everything, Joana? And what did I tell you?

That your papa will buy you a computer as soon as he can.

Let me ask you two something. Do you guys think you deserve a computer?

You keep bothering your sister. And you, have you done your homework?

Yes!

- What do you mean, "yes"? -Well, no.

- - Mm.

But, Dad, I get good grades and I never ask for anything.

- Well-- -Morning!

Okay, I'll think about it.

-Come on in. Do you want a coffee, or-- -We don't have time. We're late!

Okay, come on, girls. This is what you get,

'cause you guys kept fooling around and ran out of time!

- Listen to your mom. -See you later, Arturo.

Let's go! Run, run, run!

Sorry, sweetie. May God be with you.

- We're blessed! We have to go. - Bye.

- Bye! -Thanks for helping us out.

Hey, Liz is a little troublemaker, huh?

We need to watch what we say because she's getting clever.

-Yeah, I know. -Mm-hmm.

Come eat. Aren't you hungry?

No appetite.

Are you feeling okay?

No. To be honest, I haven't been great.

What's wrong, honey?

Is it your head? Your stomach? What's bothering you?

I'm pregnant.

I'm pregnant, Arturo.

-You're not joking, are you? -And why would I joke about this?

Another daughter?

Or maybe a son?

Holy shit.

I thought you were taking the pill.

Of course I was, Arturo.

I just forgot a couple of days. That's all.

I looked at our budget again,

and with my salary, we should be fine.

We're paying for the house, though. We're paying for the car.

Not to mention all the girls' needs. Sweetheart, we're barely staying afloat.

-I just-- -Well…

We won't keep it if it's too much trouble.

But that's not what I want us to do.

I just want to be on the same page, 'cause we're having the baby.

I'll go to Valladares and ask for the night shift.

Not the night shift, Arturo. It's way more dangerous, honey.

Then what the hell do I do?

Yes, the night shift will be a bitch, but I'll get used to it.

But what we can't get used to is not eating.

Well, I'd rather be poor than a widow. Hm?

Oh, sweetheart.

Good morning, sir. Do you have two minutes?

Close the door behind you.

Everything good?

Would it be possible for me to move over to the night shift?

No can do. I need you out there during the day.

It's just, well, because you can make more on the night shift, and, um…

Well, I'm going to be a dad again,

and you know the expenses that come with that.

You guys are pregnant?

Yeah.

Hey, what's up, girl?

I just picked up the baby clothes from Vicky.

Are you okay?

Yeah, don't worry. I'm fine.

I can hold onto these if you haven't told your husband yet.

I broke the news today.

And how'd it go?

Well, he told me we'll figure something out.

He wants the night shift, but

it's been dangerous lately, you know?

FEDERAL POLICE

Carmona.

Yes, Commissioner.

I've just been told we're having an officer transfer from Arteaga.

-Nuevo León? -Michoacán.

-It's been a little crazy over there, no? -So you heard that too.

His last name is Rosales. I put him on the night shift

and I wasn't sure which patrol to assign him to, but now…

-Timing worked out perfectly, didn't it? -Sure.

That baby must be a lucky charm for you, Arturo.

Well, I'll need it.

Hey, listen, Arturo.

Make sure you watch this guy closely. We don't know what he's like.

Of course. I'll keep an eye on him.

Good. Okay. I hope you're ready for your double shift tonight.

-Thanks again. - Sure.

So, do you like to ride with a saddle or bareback?

I hate saddles.

- Ha. So, bareback? - Yes.

Me too.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

- See you next time. - Thanks, Sandra!

- Andrea. - Oh, right, Andrea!

Wait, I have to go now. Bye.

Only way to get through a shift is strong-ass coffee.

Hm.

We got a long night of driving around and sitting on our asses.

Is that all you think we do here?

Chill out. Jesus.

-Look, I'm just trying to fit in. -Hmm.

So, this coffee's strong to you?

Come on. We just got started.

… after forensics, report to Unit 1 to get…

Well, welcome to Mochis.

There you go.

Check it out.

He's fucked if he's not careful.

Nah. He has everything under control.

- -No, hey, wait!

Man, what the fuck?

Good evening.

Evening.

- Everything in order? - Of course, Officer.

We're done here. Take these guys away. Get 'em in the truck.

How's it going, Officer? Need any help?

Oh, no, we'll be okay. As you can see, I've got it under control.

-Excuse me. - Hurry up.

All right, on your feet.

All right, asshole, show me some ID.

-We just got here from Tijuana yesterday. -Yeah, this pendejo.

MUNICIPAL POLICE

Hey, I'm keeping my eye on you.

All right, let's get the fuck out of here.

I'm guessing you've already started logging the evidence, right?

Standard practice, Officer.

-Hey, don't do-- -Don't do what?

Know your place.

That's a lot of coke.

Just say the word and we'd be happy to provide an escort to the DA.

Or actually, I should probably just call in the seizure now.

Okay, Officer.

Let's go to Ahome.

Come on.

Hey!

Can I help you, gentlemen?

Is there a problem?

I'm cool.

Then move along.

Lead the way.

Come on, let's go! Let's move out!

Dispatch, do you read?

-Carmona… - This is dispatch.

Do you realize you just screwed with that officer's deal?

All right. Thanks, Erick.

I'll be waiting for you at the motel, okay, baby?

Save some energy for me.