In a world where corruption and violence reign supreme, a legendary ex-Federale named Machete (Danny Trejo) is hired to take out a Texas Senator who's been stirring up anti-immigrant sentiment. But when Machete discovers he's been set up by his former boss, he unleashes a brutal rampage of revenge against those who wronged him. With the help of his sexy sidekick Luz (Michelle Rodriguez) and his priest brother Padre (Cheech Marin), Machete takes on a ruthless businessman (Jeff Fahey), a twisted border vigilante (Don Johnson), and a powerful drug lord (Steven Seagal) in a battle for justice and the truth. This description highlights the main plot of the movie, emphasizing Machete's quest for revenge and his fight against corruption and injustice. It also mentions the key supporting characters, including Luz and Padre, and hints at the movie's action-packed and violent nature. Finally, it provides some context for the story by mentioning the political and social themes that are explored in the film.

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