When Don Santiago learns of Manny's betrayal he is disappointed beyond words. If Manny is indeed working with El Fenzo then he has to know that he has entered them both into a losing battle.
At 53 Rigoberto is in bad health, he has been in the family business all his life, and though he could afford more luxuries than some will see in a lifetime his own life is unfulfilled. He had planned to be retired in the coming year; only shadowing Osana and Osane while they took over the family empire but their premature deaths exceeded the length of his reign.
Everyone loyal seemed to be shedding their skin, even his daughter, Adella, though their relationship is estranged suspiciously disappears and the rumors that follow are a cause for concern.
Don Santiago doesn't know how long he has left on this earth, he knows time isn't on his side but still he vows by any means necessary to keep El Fenzo from talking over the Cartel Federation, even if it means going against the grain.