A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
What are you doing here?
I just don't get why you'd damage the great work I did with you.
You were so close,
but after this, I think it will be hard to get back on your feet.
And with the elections so close, right?
Come back to work with me.
Fear does that to you.
Come on.
Drop that hate you feel for me and come back.
What are you doing now? Nothing.
What makes you think that?
Nothing that truly matters.
That arrogance of yours.
It's your biggest flaw. It always has been,
among many others, of course.
It's not that.
I'm asking you to let go of the grudge between us.
I know you turned your back on me over your feelings for Pablo,
but I also know that you're an ambitious, smart, and sharp woman.
And next to me you can shine brighter.
You were right.
You did your job better than anyone.
I'm being honest. I need you if I want to win.
Come back.
You know that if you do the presidency will be ours,
because you and I are an unstoppable team.
No, you and I are nothing.
Not even friends.
And I will make sure you don't become president.
Don't forget that.
Why do you hate me so much?
What changed?
Come here. What can I say...
Let me go! Don't touch me again!
-Hey, calm down. -Don't touch me again.
Calm down. I'm not touching you.
Please.
You can't take me down...
because I'll be this country's president.
And, when I become president, I'll make sure that your sad career
is over for good.
Mr. Otoniel used to hit you too?
No, but it felt like he did.
I felt every punch my mom got.
I'm so sorry.
What a bad man.
Yeah, but she toughened up.
She left him, confronted him, and now he's in jail.
My mom is the one who just appeared on TV.
Her name is Dorita.
-She's tough. -Just like yours!
No.
My mom isn't like that.
She did bad things.
But isn't she in treatment?
Yes.
Then don't be ashamed. People make mistakes.
My mom told me that the brave ones
are those who recognize their mistakes and do something to amend them.
-My dad says that, too. -You see?
Okay, let's play.
Catch it.
Guillermo, eventually you'll have to admit that you were wrong.
You shouldn't have brought up something private
about Pablo de la Torre's life again.
You didn't help us at all.
I spoke about the political topics, which is what we are here to do.
But you suddenly started talking about other things.
We never discussed that.
You know I disagree with this type of strategy, okay?
Me too.
Especially since you talked about his family.
You should, at least, admit you were wrong.
I'm all alone here.
I have to work completely on my own, right?
I alone have to figure out a way to deal with my enemies.
Besides, what I said about Pablo is true. Even if he denies it.
It's unbelievable how stubborn you are. And arrogant.
That's what arrogance is,
not accepting your mistakes and not learning from them.
And you arrogance is endless!
Okay, let's take a break and calm down.
-We're not getting anywhere... -No, dear. Relax.
I know that what I said is true.
I have information from a good source.
Right? I know that fool very well.
And I know that what he did to his ex-wife
was simply to get her out of the way, okay?
Just like an obstacle.
And why? To be with his lover, Analía Guerrero.
Right?
And you...
who claims to be a defender of all women...
should have said something!
You should've backed me up!
As my running mate!
You should've stood behind your candidate for the presidency!
Open the door.
Things went better than I expected.
Mejía must be desperate if he asked you to come back
after all that's happened between you two.
You should've seen his face when I said no.
He couldn't believe it.
Anyway,
this is the just beginning of the hell that's coming his way.
Things got heated on the campaign with what happened at the plaza,
and the general opinion is that it was candidate Guillermo León Mejía's mistake
to make public, again, private information of the running mate
from the Union and Renewal party, Mr. Pablo de la Torre.
Let's listen.
I find it disgraceful
that they want to mess with a family's dignity.
This is somebody that has nothing to do with it
and he wants to get other people in trouble.
-Ma'am? -I ain't voting for that Mr. Mejía.
He's a really bad person.
And, for me, the poor come first.
-Anyone else want to speak? -Stop, hold on.
This is my first time voting and I'm voting for Pablo de la Torre.
Isn't it Ramiro Pérez?
Sure, I'll vote for him too.
Pérez!
This matter, along with the embezzlement case
against his ex-campaign manager, Mr. Santiago Castiblanco,
puts Mr. Mejía in a difficult situation.
Now, the scale leans toward Pablo de la Torre
and the Union and...
Dad, you better stop watching this, okay?
Get some rest.
And stop drinking.
Thank you, honey.
Get some rest as well.
Bring Dorita here.
It's useless to keep avoiding reality.
Did you see what happened today at the square?
Guillermo is getting weaker and weaker.
Let's join forces, Rosario. We can take him down.
I'm not giving you anything.
Have you talked to your brother?
Yes, we're under threat, so I'm not giving you anything.
If you give me what you have, I can protect you.
How?
Santiago is in jail and he's still being threatened there.
Even worse, if something against Guillermo comes up now,
my brother won't have anything to defend himself.
You can't take down my husband.
So don't lie to get what you want.
Please, don't call me again.
Hello?
-Wait. -Hey, what are you doing?
You should've left when you had the chance.
The boss wants to see you.
In his bedroom.
Well, I'll go do that.
Give him whiskey. No ice.
Keep his glass full, always.
He's angry, he'll drink fast, without control. He won't notice it.
He can't hold it like he used to.
Do I have to go now?
Go.
Keep his glass full.
Come in.
-They sent you this. -Thank you.
Come.
Get a glass, I don't want to drink alone.
No...
You picked the worst drinking buddy,
because I don't like it, and I don't know how to do it.
I can teach you, don't worry.
Thank you.
I'll pour my own.
Cheers.
I shouldn't have said you were dressing wrong.
You're a beautiful woman.
Whatever you wear...
you look great.
Don't get me started on that walk to the stage.
Right?
What a surprise.
Right?
Take advantage of your talent.
Cheers to that.
To future projects, okay?
And for the compliments, thank you.
They're real. They're true.
Give me one moment.
Get out of here.
You don't know how much I'd give...
-Cheers. -Cheers.
-Hey! No, it's just that... -Relax.
No, you scared me.
Hey, relax, everything's fine.
-Everything's fine. -No.
Relax.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
You know what?
My life...
My life would be so different...
with a woman like you by my side.
No...
How can you say that?
-With a family like yours. -Yeah.
Your beautiful wife and your kids...
No!
-Cheers. -Eh, okay, yeah.
They're all traitors.
Or useless.
I don't know what's worse.
You have, for example...
For example, Analía.
A traitor, for sure.
Useless...
Good for nothing!
But everyone else is a nobody.
-All families are like that. -What happened today is her fault.
But I...
don't want to keep talking about that.
Especially not about those worthless morons.
Yes, you're right, let's stop talking.
You must be tired and I have to go.
No, I want us to do something productive.
Do you like me?
-Why are you asking this? -Tell me.
Do you like me?
Let me go. I don't want to be here. Let me go.
Hey, come on, chill.
-Relax! -Let me go.
Okay.
What are you doing to me? Let me go! Get off!
Let me go!
-Okay. -Get off me!
-Let me go! -Relax.
Am I not being clear enough?
Let me go!
-Why, honey? Come on. -Let me go!
-Get off me! -Okay.
Don't mess this up.
Please don't mess this up.
Because first of all, when a bitch like you says no...
it's not true.
It's not true, it's when...
you want it... the most...
Let me go.
-Wait, what happened? -What are you gonna tell me?
What will you say? That you care about me?
You have no idea what he just did.
I know what kind of man you are.
I don't know which one of you is worse.
I already know that you almost killed Toto.
Don't look at me, don't touch me, don't you dare do anything! Ever!
Okay, let's do this. I'm challenging you, ex-senator.
If you're going to beat me, go ahead and do that, but with political ideas.
This just in! It's confirmed:
The Democratic Force Party and their leader, Guillermo León Mejía,
are falling behind
after some crucial mistakes made by the presidential candidate
who, until recently, was leading the polls.
We're one week away from the presidential election,
and, oddly enough,
after the feud between De la Torre and Mejía,
De la Torre even surpassed Ramiro Pérez, his running mate,
in a recent poll.
Anyway, the Pérez-De la Torre team
looks like the winning one.
Sir, are you okay?
Open, please.
Guillermo, you don't know me.
Because I'll do everything I can
to stop you from becoming this country's president.
The presidency is ours because you and I are an unstoppable team.
No, you and I are nothing.
Not even friends.
I will make sure you don't become president.
Don't forget that.
Open, please!
Dad...
Dad, you okay?
We were worried.
We kept calling you but you didn't pick up.
Don't worry. Leave me alone.
Leave me alone.
Stop worrying, leave me be.
Don't bother me. Get out. I want everybody out.
I don't want anyone to bother me.
I said get out, Sofía!
Yes, sir.
-Engineer! -Sir?
Come here.
-Is everybody gone? -Yes, sir.
It's time to get rid of that fool, Pablo de la Torre, for good.
Analía will know what it's like to be my enemy.
We'll hit her where it hurts her the most.
And with that, we kill two birds...
with one stone.
We can use what Toto's people did to our advantage, sir.
Make the public believe that it's the same illegal group.
Yes, that will do. That's good.
And I know how to make sure
that Pablo and Pérez are together in the same place.
And I want it to be a flawless job, just like the one you did...
on that Junca girl, the judge, and the...
lieutenant.
Yes, sir.
Bye.
After the encounter in Sincelejo,
the running mate for the Union and Renewal party,
Pablo de la Torre, comes out as a charismatic leader
who brings hope for a better tomorrow.
We can say that De la Torre is a phenomenon.
He's making people believe in politicians again
after they've been through bad experiences with many of them.
With the way he talks, directly and calmly,
and how he's overcome the personal attacks from Mr. Mejía...
...with the bravery you don't have...
...De la Torre gives the people solid reasons for why
they should participate politically.
Coming up next, some comments from the citizens
that'll help us understand all of this more clearly.
Let's listen to people's opinions.
-Sir, will you vote? -No.
Ma'am, will you vote?
Actually, I didn't want to,
but now I know there's someone like Pablo de la Torre,
so I will, because I don't want thieves to rule over us.
Thieves like Mejía, who I've never liked.
You can say that De la Torre has been portrayed
as an incorruptible and well-balanced man.
And this, somehow, has created a connection with the voters
that's more emotional than rational.
The result of all of this will be in the voters hands, of course,
on the day of the elections.
Good.
We achieved our purpose of getting the people to listen to our proposals.
It's been a hard blow for Mejía. Great job, Pablo.
Thank you, Ramiro.
Though, I see Mark is worried.
I think Pablo's prominence
damages your strength as a presidential candidate, Ramiro.
Explain.
That's according to our analysis.
Pablo has become more recognized between you two.
Which, ironically, affects us.
It affects you.
Any thoughts?
I have many.
What we should do from now on...
in the next meetings and public debates,
is that you take the lead while defending our government program.
Exposure, media, television, whatever.
We need to feature you more.
Pablo has had his fair share of attention.
That's for sure.
And, for the party, we need you to reach the presidency, not Pablo.
Don't take it personal, okay?
No, Mark, don't worry. I don't take it personal. No problem.
Look, Ramiro, this will go as you wish.
I understand that I'm only one part of a bigger team, okay?
Okay, Pablo.
It's the people who need to understand.
It's the voters.
Yes, them too.
The media's focus on Pablo worries me.
But isn't that good?
People are fixating on him.
Yeah, Mejía is too...
and we know how he responds when someone gets in his way.
Let's see how he reacts with the rise of Pérez's and Pablo's popularity.
If the elections were today, they'd win for sure.
Yes, but they aren't today. Not yet.
And he's not sitting still with his arms crossed.
He told me he'll win anyway.
I truly think he's capable of anything.
Like what?
Whatever he does, it won't be good for Pablo or Pérez.
We have to take Dorita out of the campaign.
Why? Has something happened?
Yes, Mejía is suspicious of her relationship with me.
Actually, I'm sure that was the reason
he took her on that trip, you know?
To keep her off guard, and interrogate her.
Have you talked to her about what happened yesterday?
No, she's at the headquarters. I don't want to put her at risk.
They can hear her.
We have another resource. The Engineer fancies her.
Isn't that guy a robot?
More a killer than a robot.
I don't want her near him or Mejía.
What's going on?
It's just that I didn't pay off my credit card,
and they're canceling it today if I don't go now and pay them.
You're also out.
-No, but... -"No, but" nothing.
Not a word. I'm not risking you. None of you.
I need you to remain safe.
I just sent a couple of messages
to deploy the people as I indicated.
Payment will be received after the job's done. You know I'm good for it.
-How's everything? -Everything's fine, sir.
-How are you? -I'm okay.
Cellphone, breadboard, transmitters,
receiver, triggers... Good. And the explosives?
Everything's in order.
-It's ready. -Yes, sir.
We'll finish this quick. Once we're done packing, we're off.
-Look at this. -What is it?
I just got a call from digital marketing to give us a heads up.
Read that.
DEATH TO THE NEXT OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENT!
THOSE WHO STIFLE IDEAS MUST DIE!
This is clearly a message from organized criminal groups
out of the law's reach. And that happened specifically
because of what was discussed at the public square.
The only subject we agreed on with Mejía.
-This is serious. -But we won't give in.
What do you think, Pablo?
We have to notify the authorities.
And the press, too.
We have to tell the country that they're targeting Ramiro,
and that he won't give in and won't be silenced.
Yes, but it's better to wait for the authorities
to confirm where these threats came from
-and who claims to have done it. -Both things can be done at the same time.
It would be a waste to not take advantage of this.
Remember what happened with the shooting at Mejía's headquarters.
They took advantage and won votes.
Precisely, that's why it's better to wait before talking to the press, Mark.
We don't know if those threats are real.
-Do you think they're fake? -We don't know, Mark.
Do you think they're fake?
Mejía has always played dirty,
and we might fall into a trap for snooping around.
If Ramiro talks to the press about this without confirming it,
Mejía and his team will take advantage and discredit us,
saying that we made this up to play the victim.
It's a possibility, right?
Yes...
-What's up? -Hello.
Why didn't you want Analía to know we were meeting?
I don't like to keep things from her.
No. If you came with that attitude, we shouldn't talk at all.
If you don't tell me what's going on, I'll call her so you can tell her.
No. Analía can't find out about this.
About what?
That monster Mejía tried to rape me during our trip.
-So he tried, but unsuccessfully? -Yes, he didn't succeed.
He passed out,
but that man's going to pay for this.
That man is going to get it.
Analía was right.
You must leave the campaign right now. He'll do to you
-what he did to... -No...
-No, understand, Dorita. -Stop talking.
You listen to me.
I need it to happen again.
-What? -I have an idea.
What if I make Mejía want to sleep with me again
and I record it?
I can record it.
No.
No. Too many things can go wrong.
First, you risk being raped.
And secondly, if he finds out it's a trap,
do you know what he'll do?
He'll kill you.
-He's not gonna gun me down. -Come on.
Besides, the Engineer has my back.
-That man won't let me die. -The Engineer?
Are you listening to yourself?
That guy is more of a murderer than Mejía.
Have you forgotten about the bomb he used on Analía when she was young,
-when she almost died? -Yes, I do.
-I swear I haven't forgotten about that. -So?
The elections are just around the corner.
We can't let Mejía win.
Toto was right.
Froggy may have everything perfectly planned,
but she has no evidence at all.
And I can provide that evidence.
I want to help her with that.
Analía would never agree to put you at risk like that.
That's why I'm telling you and not her.
Look at me.
There's no worse feeling for a woman...
than the one she gets when a man touches her against her will.
There's no greater hatred, or rage.
I wanted to kill him.
I don't want anyone, any woman, to feel that ever again.
That's why we have to tell everyone
what Mejía is capable of when it comes to women.
Look at what he did to Froggy's mom.
And I'm certain that bastard has raped lots of women.
I just know it.
I'm fine.
I just want you to know...
that your dad is a bastard.
You don't know how far he can go,
and I don't want you to get involved in this matter.
Honey, your dad... is a monster.
Protect you from me?
When to me there's never been anything more important.
I'd give my life for my kids and for her.
I didn't know you smoke.
No, I quit.
So why are you smoking again?
I don't know. Family issues.
I'm a little upset.
I don't know, this all feels like a big lie.
A lie?
Why would you say that?
Ale, you've been acting very weird lately.
Did something bad happen? Anything specific?
Wow.
It must've been terrible if you're not talking about it.
Take it easy.
If you want to talk to me about something, I'm here.
You know you can count on me.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
I'll be around, okay?
Look at this.
They left you all alone.
Sofía.
We need to talk.
I don't want to talk.
Why not?
Because we'll end up fighting
and I'm not looking for a fight right now, thank you.
And why does it always have to end in a fight with you?
I'm talking to you.
I told you to stay away from her.
Is that an order?
Do you want her for yourself? Be my guest.
Don't be ridiculous.
I'm talking about the campaign.
Do you know how damaging this can be?
What do you mean by "this"? Do you see me as abnormal?
You deal with your issues on your own.
Dad's supported by old school people
that wouldn't understand if his running mate
is dating his oldest daughter.
How awful.
Look, darling, the world has changed,
and apparently you didn't even notice.
But I'll tell you something. Unlike you, I don't need the approval of others,
but you need dad's all the time.
Stay away from Liliana.
Are you aware of what can happen if the media finds out?
I don't care about that.
Because it can easily be me
who talks to the media and the rest of the world,
-and then they'll find out who I am. -Are you crazy?
This is not a sin, it's not wrong.
You don't get it. You're insane.
You're so selfish.
It's the other way around.
The only selfish one here is you, Sofía.
-What are you talking about? -And I'll give you some advice. Yes.
You should try to soften that heart of yours, if you have one.
I don't know what you mean.
You've always treated Mom poorly, with endless hatred,
and you're the most selfish, because you don't realize
that she's the only one trying to protect us.
Sure. Change the subject.
Why don't you try to see things from a different perspective, Sofía?
Look who's talking.
You've always hated Dad.
Are you trying to see things from another perspective?
I'm trying to.
I don't see it.
I have work to do.
May I?
Thank you.
How was your day?
I hope you didn't smoke all the cigarettes.
I didn't.
I'm sorry, it was a moment of weakness and...
But I'm off it. I won't do it again.
-I promise. -Well, then cheers to that.
Cheers.
Then I'm making a confession, too.
Go on.
I don't feel comfortable on the campaign.
Or with the way your dad is treating me.
I feel like I shouldn't have accepted that offer.
I was driven by ambition.
I imagined this would happen sooner or later.
But Liliana, honestly,
the way things are going, I don't think my dad will win the presidency.
Now, even if you're his running mate, that's not changing.
I see you're not convinced.
Are you quitting?
I know that this can end my political career.
It can be my political death.
It'll be more than that. It'll be my dad's political death.
But I don't care about that.
I just don't want him to become your enemy.
I know what I'm talking about.
In my opinion, Liliana...
we should think strategically.
Pérez is winning in the polls.
-Yes. -But those are polls.
We know that's not always real.
The polls indicate nothing.
That can change.
Think of what happens if my dad becomes the president.
The amount of interesting things you can achieve there.
Even more than in any public or private position.
You're a tough one, Liliana.
I really need you to stay strong.
I want you to be safe.
You're afraid of him, right?
I know what my dad can do if he feels betrayed...
because it's happened to me.
I don't want it to happen to you.
I need you here.
I want to finish this project together.
They need you.
And so do I.
Please.
Stay with me.
That's why we have to talk to the digital media guy,
so he can explain to us how we're going about the budget.
Tell him to go to the headquarters in the afternoon.
I want to meet him
and see how we'll win back the ground we lost in Sincelejo.
I'm sorry, let me change the topic.
I decided to get a place for myself.
-A house. -Alone?
Are you dating someone?
Yes.
But that's not the reason.
I'm moving in alone.
I decided recently. Nothing serious.
She's with Liliana.
Listen, pipsqueak, first of all, that's none of your business,
but since you opened your big mouth, well, yes.
There's no problem with that.
Honestly, it's fine.
I have a favor to ask.
Keep it between us, for now,
so the focus of the media doesn't turn to your relationship with her.
Is that okay?
Honey, you're here.
We're finishing up here. Are you having breakfast?
I need to talk to you.
Now.
Here comes the pain.
It's okay.
That's what I was worried about.
The attention might be diverted. That's why I told him.
Stop it, don't pretend anymore.
You just worry about your tiny brain.
Subtitle translation by: Damian Lighterman I told him.