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Hi, I'm Congressman Jose Maria Vega.
And with your help,
I am going to put Puerto Rico
back on the map again.
If I am re-elected,
I will make sure
that our schools, our hospitals,
and our church organizations that have been doing
such amazing work for the community,
receive all the support they deserve.
You can trust me on that.
We are going to rebuild somehow, some way.
I think we did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico.
Thanks to the business incentives
I have already implemented,
I think we can all agree
the powerhouse that is the Puerto Rican economy
is booming once again.
Is the crisis getting you down?
Are you feeling confused? Worried?
Relax, what you need is a new car.
No credit? No problem.
Bad credit? No problem.
Bankruptcy? No problem.
We have certified bank officials on site
who will arrange a car loan that's right for you instantly.
And this weekend,
it's my "Name Your Price" extravaganza.
We have live music,
we have pinchos,
Brinca-brinca for the kids,
because as we say in Morales Alto,
we can't solve the crisis,
but we can sell you a new car.
And that's my promise to you.
Hello.
My name is Rafa.
Rafa Rodriguez.
And I'm offering you
the best used autos
in all of Puerto Rico.
If you can find a better price
on any of these models,
I will pay the difference,
and that is my offer to you.
Rafa Quality Cars!
Hello, I'm...
Hello, my name is Rafa.
Rafa Rodriguez.
And I'm offering you the best used cars
in all of Puerto Rico.
If you can f...
Hey! What's going on?
Psst.
Let's go. Get out of the car.
Now.
Open the door and get out of the car.
Get out of the...
Not through the window.
How did you get in there? It was locked.
With a slim Jim.
Get out of here.
Give me back my Slim Jim.
I'm gonna give you back your Slim Jim.
Go!
I'm gonna call the cops.
Ridiculous.
Hello, my name is Rafa.
Rafa Rodriguez,
and I'm bringing you
the best used autos
in all of Puerto Rico.
If you can find a better price...
I thought I told you to get out of here.
Why aren't you at school?
Shut, because of the crisis.
Still no power.
Anyway, what are you doing?
I am making a commercial.
Shouldn't you be a bit more...
Oh!
Like the guys on TV?
Show some hustle.
I was getting to the hustle.
You wanna do me a favor?
Go home.
Can't.
My mom got arrested.
That was her?
- You only just moved in, right? - Mm-hmm.
You have any relatives to stay with?
Neighbor?
Trying to run a business, you can't stay here.
Oh, yeah, I have an aunt.
But I need a ride.
"Hello, my name is Rafa.
Rafa Rodriguez.
And that is my promise to you."
Yes, very funny.
Do you have a wife?
Got any kids?
Geez, just making polite talk.
I have two boys, all grown up.
How much further is this?
Um, here.
This is it?
Yeah.
Not so fast, I have angina.
Forgot which one.
Home sweet home.
Where's your aunt?
Probably moved to Florida, you know?
Most people do if they can.
Okay, well, thanks for the ride.
Oh, no, no. You can't stay here.
Titi won't mind.
What's Titi's last name?
Rodriguez.
Rodriguez?
Yeah, Rodriguez.
What a coincidence, that's my name.
So? Lots of people in Puerto Rico called Rodriguez.
- Hello? - Directory assistance.
I'd like the number for Social Services.
- No! - Yes. San Juan, yes, I'll hold.
You can't do that!
They'll put me with foster parents.
And?
They take in kids just to get the money.
And some of them even interfere with them.
You know what that means? The word "interfere"?
No, but if that happened to me, that one would be on you.
Come on, let's go. Gotta get back to work.
Did you have a fight with your sons?
Is that why you don't see them?
They stay with their mom.
And we don't talk much.
I guess we're both on our own.
What's that island?
It's not an island. It's Florida.
It's where I'm from.
You came from Florida to Puerto Rico?
That's right.
- Why? - Good question.
They were supposed to give me one more month to pay.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
You're supposed to give me one more month!
The bank said installments!
Hey! Wait, wait, wait. Hey!
No!
Shit!
Oh, shit!
Did he just steal all your cars?
Just go, will you?
We're done here.
Yeah, is tonight a good night to see Jupiter?
Ah!
Hmm.
God bless you, princesa.
Whoa!
Hey, Diego.
What the hell were you thinking?
Because even winners lose sometimes.
Five thousand dollars.
It was a big bet, Rafa.
Never understand
why people bet so big when they need money.
I don't need money. Things are good.
So shall we say... two days?
Perfect.
I'll give you five.
It can be hard to get a hold of cash right now.
Sounds good. I'm easy.
Just one thing.
Don't push it, Rafa.
We out of luck.
Oh.
Are you insane?
Ah!
Shit.
You bet $5,000!
Stop breaking into my car.
You seriously thought a rooster
would solve all of your problems?
I need $10,000 to get my cars back from the bank.
Without my cars, I have no business.
Without my business, I have no income.
Without income, I have no home.
Look. You've got four days, 23 hours, and 36 minutes
to pay that guy.
And we need a real plan, you know?
Like, show some hustle.
What is it with this "we" thing?
There is no "we" here.
I can help you.
Come on, let's go, Joe.
I saw what they do to people who don't pay on time.
What's your name?
Ana.
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