As drug lords Don Mario and el Cabo begin a gang war, Buñuelo and Pirulo are jailed, and Pepe is freed on probation following his arrest in Miami.

Declaring war

Juan Pablo Raba

Diego Cadavid

Sandra Reyes

Sergio Borrero

Hidden Lies

Season 1

Pepe strikes a deal with a DEA agent to avoid extradition, while Raymundo listens in on his boss's girlfriend's calls, and Juan B leaves for Colombia.

Raymundo informs his boss about his girlfriend's calls, while Don Mario plots to kill Caremotor, and Pepe threatens some thugs staked out on his land.

Dangerous Agreements

Don Mario searches for Caremotor, threatening anyone who might hide his prey. Pirulo talks to Luis Fernando, a Brazilian capo, about a prison escape.

Lost Freedom

After police find a stack of cash in his car, Vironcha sends his family away. Paredón plots a murder, while Mario's men target Guillo.

Innocent Fugitives

Pepe buys a rifle in preparation for a showdown over his land, while Pirulo readies to escape prison. Vironcha hides Paredón in a friend's house.

The Art of Trafficking

Peter congratulates Pepe on his informant work, while Juan B names Rocky the head of border distribution. Valderrama is delivered to the police.

Innocent Guilt

Madero discovers Caremotor is sending drugs by submarine, while Pepe strikes a deal with Farid. Pirulo learns his accountant surrendered to police.

Sealing The Deal

Larissa discovers her husband has a mistress, while Racines moves into el Puma's house. Madero learns Caremotor's sub coordinates.

Accidental Truth

Larissa flees Caliche's house, but he sends Antenas to find her. Police assault Caremotor at his hideout, while Pepe plans to meet with Farid.

Instigating Temptations

While Madero follows Caremotor to Ecuador, Cabo instructs John to kill four informants in the U.S., and Pirulo and Luis ready to escape prison.

Blackmail

Their breakout a bust, Pirulo and Luis are detained in jail while Farid is arrested by the DEA. Rocky rescues Johana and her aunt from sexual assault.

Last Encounter

Farid helps the DEA, sharing tips about Puma and Negrete. Olano clears out Pepe's ranch, while Cabo holes up in a hotel hosting a modeling contest.

Innocent Lives

In Ecuador, Madero finally catches Caremotor, while the paramilitary try to nab Puma in Colombia. Racines and Andrea continue their affair.

Playing With Fire

Caremotor is sent to Colombia for prosecution, while Zully's husband threatens her at the clinic and Cabo becomes interested in model Vicky.

Dirty Business

In Colombia, Caremotor learns that his family was murdered by Mario's men. Puma tries to kill his wife.

A Life For A Life

Raymundo begins working with the DEA to trap Caliche, his boss, while Mario learns about Racines' affair and goes in search of his nemesis, Cabo.

Dangerous Acts

Mario shows up at the modeling contest, ready to kill Cabo. Zully strikes a deal with the prosecutor to incriminate Oliver, but the dealer escapes.

Death Sentence

Cabo flees after a shootout at a bar, Rocky and Johanna grow closer and Madero captures a key player.

The Protectors

Caremotor's testimony puts Pájarraco behind bars, while Zully's tips lead to Oliver's capture by the DEA. Buñuelo's wife arranges for his jailbreak.

Despicable Schemes

Pepe flees to Anestesia's place, staying one step ahead of Rocky's hitmen, while Madero worries that his partner may be involved with the traffickers.

Avenging the Dead

While Andrea surrenders to the DEA to get her son back and El Pajarraco offers to become an informant, XL and Rocky recover their confiscated drugs.

Mistaken identity

El Pájarraco tells Madero and Agent Peter about Teto's and Mario's operations, while Antena reveals information on boss Caliche's drug shipments.

Unexpected Enemy

Plagued by stomach pain, Cabo visits his doctor, who speculates that he may have colon cancer. Pepe and Anestesia confer with the DEA agent.

The cop and the snitch

Madero captures Don Teto, while Antenas aids the DEA in confiscating Caliche's merchandise in the Bahamas, and Caliche arranges to flee his home.

Entrapment

After Rocky confesses his love to Johana, he is captured by Mexican police and the DEA. Through their bosses, Cabo and Mario come to an agreement.

Immunity pact

Hoping to capture El Golfo, Lilian poses as a prostitute, while XL's men kill Racines in order to keep Mario and Cabo's agreement together.

John argues with assassins Las Tres Cruces, then meets with Pepe and Anestesia. Mexican police and the DEA catch Golfo, and Pirulo is sent to the U.S.

Dirty Games

John tries to kill Pepe, who bests him and turns him in to the DEA. Cabo, meanwhile, begs Vicky's forgiveness and Patricia decides to help the police.

Extortions

Caliche learns that Raymundo is a snitch and sends him to kill Jumangi. Antenas is fired as an informant while Zully discovers her sister has escaped.

Incessant corruptions

Tipped off by Anestesia, Verdugo arrests Rocky. Larissa also faces arrest and Johana is questioned, while Patricia and her husband are held prisoner.

Devious plans

With help from his henchmen, Caliche prepares to bust Larissa out of jail, while Johana opens up to authorities about the Mexican drug connection.

Undercover cop

After Patricia reports agent Sam for corruption, she undergoes a life-saving operation to remove a tumor. Caliche, meanwhile, is trapped by police.

The boss' wife

Peter hires Antenas as his DEA snitch, while Sam is removed from the Paredón operation. Cabo kills the Venezuelan thugs who had been threatening him.

Innocent blood

Maj. Bravo's men slay May. Madero, while Paredón tries to kill Sam. Anestesia, meanwhile, helps Pepe flee Miami, and Cabo hears from his son.

Dangerous mistakes

Vicky discovers Cabo has been unfaithful, then meets Milton's son, while Antena plants microphones in the modeling agency. Pepe escapes to Cartagena.

Sweet Revenge

In Cartagena, Pepe buys a truck using dollars recovered from his stash, while Olano learns that Amparo is out of prison. Anestesia threatens Doménico.

Running prey

After being chased by the DEA, Rambo hides at Anestesia's. Pepe manages to see his daughter in the capital, while Cabo learns he has colon cancer.

Tempting addictions

Agent Sam is suspended, and Maj. Bravo is captured. Olano nabs lawyer Doménico, while Pepe meets up with Amparo's sister at a handicap center.

The last voyage

Olano transfers Doménico's assets to boss Amparo, while Anestesia warns Buñuelo about the lawyer. Cabo's overseas cocaine shipment is intercepted.

Last mission

Caliche gets out of prison, but Primo is captured by Venezuelan police. Cabo kills Gen. Morales' informer, while snitch Zully changes her identity.

A new beginning

Caliche meets with Antenas, while Oliver makes a deal concerning Paredón's whereabouts, and Milton confronts an exporter of hallucinogenic pills.

Pandora's box

Captured by police after being attacked by Cabo's men, XL resorts to drastic measures, while Calero makes inquiries about Leo and Estupiñán's case.

Model behavior

While Morales learns that Cabo has returned to Colombia, thwarting his revenge plot, Oliver tries to hand over Paredón with help from his niece.

Tortures, Lies & threats

Estupiñán faces justice from his countrymen, while Calero arrests Leo. Caliche's wife, meanwhile, grows suspicious about the source of his income.

Unnplaned actions

El Pariente is extradited to the U.S., and Antena feels heat from a junta snitch. Caliche, meanwhile, learns his wife took lovers in his absence.

Survival of the fittest

After Vicky provides information on Cabo, Calero launches an operation against the trafficker. Pepe learns of plans to bring his daughter to Madrid.

Lost innocence

DEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge.

Unfortunate witness

While agent Sam protects Zully from a killer sent by Oliver, the senator sends an assassin to murder Caliche. Pepe is finally captured by the DEA.

The beginning of the end

Agents Katherine, Sam and Peter return home, while Pajarraco, Mario, and Buñuelo are sentenced in Miami, and Cabo's son and Caliche meet their fates.

The finale

The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.

Declaring war

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