Cuba, 1961. A failed invasion at The Bay of Pigs results in Fidel Castro tightening his hold over Cuba. Jose Miguel Battle Sr., a former cop and member of the counter-revolutionary group intent on overthrowing him, is captured.

Miami, 1962. Jose Miguel Battle Sr. travels to the USA, chased from the island by revolution, and is renamed

The Godfather. A 2,500 strong Cuban-American criminal alliance is established.