The Butcher Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

The Butcher Ending Explained: Young Everardo Muñoz is the leader of the Mexican Butchers and Related Workers Union. Directed by Christian González, this 1996 crime film stars Jorge Reynoso (Everardo Muñoz / El destazador / The Butcher), alongside Elizabeth Arcienega as Raquel, Roberto Ballesteros as Pascual Valles, Yirah Aparicio as Yolanda. With a 6.7/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of The Butcher?

Young Everardo Muñoz is the leader of the Mexican Butchers and Related Workers Union. Feeling like he's the chosen one, he tries to persuade his friend, Congressman Valles Pascual, to help him launch his political career. But as usual, the party he belongs to has other plans for him, just like in Buenos Muchachos. What the butcher doesn't know, although he finds out in time, is that this new plot includes wiping him off the map and then making carnitas with his corpse.

Christian González's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jorge Reynoso (Everardo Muñoz / El destazador / The Butcher)'s journey. Feeling like he's the chosen one, he tries to persuade his friend, Congressman Valles Pascual, to help him launch his political career.

How Does Jorge Reynoso (Everardo Muñoz / El destazador / The Butcher)'s Story End?

Jorge Reynoso: Jorge Reynoso's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Elizabeth Arcienega (Raquel): Elizabeth Arcienega's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Roberto Ballesteros (Pascual Valles): Roberto Ballesteros's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Butcher Mean?

The Butcher's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Jorge Reynoso may feel rushed. Christian González's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.