A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
The body of candidate Ramiro Pérez Tarazona,
from the Union and Renewal party, will be buried in the coming days.
And this loss leaves the party
without a leader in this election.
Mr. De la Torre, the country wonders, what will happen?
Are you going to represent Mr. Pérez in the presidential race?
Look, right now, I can't think of anything
other than offering a worthy farewell to Ramiro Pérez.
We're also in mourning because...
we lost Rosario Castiblanco, my cousin.
As many of you know, she was Guillermo Mejía's wife.
So I'm sending him my condolences.
My condolences to him and his children,
and I'll take the opportunity now
to extend my condolences to all the victims of this cowardly attack.
We need to talk, make some decisions.
-Let's meet at the headquarters tonight. -Of course, Raúl.
We'll be there, Raúl.
-You can count on us. -Great.
I hope you're ready for what's coming your way.
I mean, it must be hard to take orders
from a new candidate chosen by the party.
Camilo Vanegas is a well-known one.
Must be complicated for you to take orders
from another person, after being with Ramiro.
New guidelines.
Magda, thank you for coming.
How are you?
Fine.
-Can we have a word, please? -Yes, of course.
Thank you.
-I see you've recovered quite well. -Yes, fortunately.
-You too. You look better. -Well, sort of.
Pablo, has Raúl already proposed that you take Ramiro's place?
No.
No?
That's weird.
Well, I also heard that Camilo Vanegas is another option.
That would make a lot of sense, right? He was the biggest rival
that Ramiro had before the party decided
who would be running for the presidency.
I wouldn't dismiss you as an option so soon.
You've been quite a pleasant surprise for everybody. You have a loyal following.
I'm not running, Magda.
Well, I think you're a very important man,
and that you should be a part of the change that Ramiro wanted.
So I want to suggest we join forces.
Wow. Okay. I get it.
So you want me to join your campaign?
I get it.
Only by joining forces will we take Mejía down,
and we'll give this country a chance to get away from traditional politicians.
Thank you... for your offer.
I can't make a decision until I talk to the party.
I'm giving you a heads up.
-Thank you, for real. -Thank you.
What do you want, Froggy?
Do you want us to stay or would you rather be by yourself?
I don't want you to go back to the headquarters,
or to see Mejía ever again.
You go to Mexico.
Give Isa's family the remains.
And the rest of you...
carry on with your lives.
I don't want anyone to put their life on hold for something I wanted to do.
"Wanted," as in the past?
Yes, this changes things.
I don't want any of you to be harmed by Guillermo.
I don't want anyone to get hurt because of my thirst for revenge.
I don't even...
I don't even know if I have the strength to continue.
Gentlemen, how are you?
-Raúl, what's up? -Pablo.
-How are things going? -We've been waiting for you, Pablo.
Yeah, sure. I apologize. I...
My daughter found out about the attack and...
-she got pretty nervous. -No, Pablo.
I couldn't leave her alone.
Don't apologize for being a good father.
That's one of your virtues.
Pablo, this afternoon the party's Board of Directors met.
We want you to be the new candidate for the Union and Renewal party.
Raúl, what can I say? Thank you so much
for your trust and your offer.
-Look, I think that right now... -Pablo, listen to me.
We are convinced that you are the strongest option.
You've become so popular so fast.
You knew how to respond to Guillermo Mejía's attacks.
We also know
that Ramiro trusted you completely.
I'm convinced, Pablo, that you can fight head on,
with good arguments,
for the presidency, against Guillermo Mejía.
Meanwhile, the Mejía family
and the candidate for the Democratic Force party
say farewell to Mrs. Rosario de Mejía Castiblanco,
the candidate's wife and mother of their three kids.
The pain overwhelms my family
and the other victims.
We're destroyed.
But don't think for a second
that this cowardly act will go unpunished.
Mr. Mejía, you've said before that you plan to devote your life
to increasing the sentences for terrorists.
That's right.
I won't rest until we get it done.
I'll do that in my role as president or as a public servant.
Will you also request the sentence to be increased
for the masterminds behind these crimes?
Of course.
So, if the police arrest the perpetrators,
and whoever orchestrated and gave the order to commit this attack,
they would get the maximum sentence.
That's what I just said.
Excuse me.
These are the statements
from the current presidential candidate, Guillermo León Mejía.
Are you ready, honey?
Yes, Mom.
I can't believe we're saying goodbye to my niece.
Mom, I have something to tell you.
The party asked me to take Ramiro's place
and continue with my candidacy.
Will you go against Guillermo?
Did you accept?
Well,
I told them to give me time to talk to you all.
What do you think?
Honey...
you were always so sure that Guillermo wasn't a good person.
Your dad and I didn't believe you
and look how far things have gone.
I can't deny that I'm scared about you confronting him.
He's only wanted one thing in his life,
to become president.
Yes, Mom. I know that.
And I know this is hard, not just for me, but for all of you, too.
I don't want Guillermo to have an opponent
that can't stop him.
And you think you can?
Stop him?
I don't know.
I don't know, Mom.
I do believe that people will at least have the choice
of two very different ways of doing politics in this country.
And I'm willing to work hard
so that he doesn't get to be president,
because it would be disastrous for the country.
Honey,
I don't want anything bad to happen to you.
And experience has taught us...
that everyone who's against Guillermo, or even close to him,
ends up getting hurt.
Just think of poor Rosario.
-Shall we go? -Yes.
Come on.
-No! -Froggy, I'm here, calm down.
It was one of those nightmares you get.
Froggy...
What are you doing here? Why are you here?
I'm fine.
Go home and get some sleep.
No, you're not well.
That's why we haven't left.
-Thanks. -But what about your son?
Yefer is with Toto. He's his dad, anyway.
He has to take responsibility, too.
Life has toughened me up, this can't take me down.
I know. It's nice to hear you say that.
What are you doing here?
Didn't I tell you to get on a plane and go to Mexico?
I didn't want to go until I saw you doing better.
I'm fine. For the third time, I'm fine.
I need you to take Isabella's remains to her family,
like I told you.
Why don't you sleep some more?
-Come on. I'll be right here. -No.
We don't have time.
What do you have to do?
Today is Rosario's burial.
Yeah, that's the only thing they're talking about on the news.
Mejía is acting sad all over the place,
and the media is giving that way to much importance.
Hello, Alex. Hi.
I suppose you're documenting every single move Guillermo Mejía makes
because of the interviews he's giving, right?
Okay, good. Look, I need a favor from you.
In the next interview, ask him this question.
Hey...
Did you call Andrea, like I said?
Yes, she's on the way.
I don't know if that was the right move.
Why not? Of course it was. Isn't she like her mom?
She knows her. Just look at Froggy.
-It's better if she's here. -But Andrea
has never agreed with what Analía is doing.
And obviously, the first thing she'll do is try to convince her to stop.
Honestly, Dorita, right now,
I don't think that bastard should get away with this.
-This is almost done. -Great, yeah.
I want you to take a look at something, Alberto.
-We're busy right now. -It's something important.
There's no problem, Salvador. Relax.
This can take down Guillermo Mejía's candidacy.
-What are you saying? -Take a look.
-How did you get this? -Rosario Castiblanco gave it to me.
She was Mejía's wife.
You know this can cause a big scandal, right?
-Of course. -We need evidence.
Other than that? Everything's documented there.
Confidentiality agreements with all the poor women Mejía assaulted.
The problem, Salvador,
is that sexual assault is very hard to prove.
This has to go through the medical examiner first. You know that.
Besides, from what I see here,
these agreements were done with these people a long time ago.
We can't use anything, Salvador.
But I did an investigation.
There's a common thread, Alberto.
All of them are poor women.
It may seem like a weird fetish to abuse a woman that,
I suppose, he considers inferior to him. Come on, it's clear as day.
That may be, but I see he gave money to all of them
to keep them quiet and to avoid a lawsuit.
Salvador, we have nothing.
So we stay quiet!
Then we stay quiet and sit still.
Salvador, calm down for a second.
-No, I can't calm down. -Relax, Salvador!
Look, my friend Rosario was killed for this.
She warned me. What else can we do?
What you're saying is way too serious.
You're accusing a candidate of causing his wife's death.
Isn't it obvious, Alberto?
Let's pump the brakes here, Salvador.
The bomb at the club was one thing.
It's another thing with these documents detailing the agreements
with these women that... Speaking of that, have you contacted them?
-I assume you did, right? -No.
First, I had to talk to you, Alberto.
Here's what we do now, go talk to them.
We want to know if they're willing to tell the truth.
They have to be clear testimonies that are, above all, provable.
We're not subjecting ourselves to a lawsuit, right?
Of course not.
And regarding Mejía's liability in his wife's death,
if there's no way to prove it,
it's just speculation. Is that clear, Salvador?
Very clear. So I won't rest until I talk to all of those women,
so we can tell the people that an abuser and murderer
can't be this country's president.
Right, what can we do? Evidence, Salvador.
Take this with you. We need proof, Salvador.
-Of course, Alberto. -Good luck.
Thank you.
Okay, sir, this is almost ready.
-Eugenia. -I'm so sorry.
Guillermo.
-Pablo. -I'm so sorry about what happened.
Thank you.
I also feel sorry about the loss of a great man like Ramiro.
Hey, that's enough.
Cousin...
I'm deeply sorry.
I'm sorry.
I told you.
I told you that if you took too long making up your mind
it was going to be too late. And look at what happened.
Rosario...
How could I have known that those murderers would plant a bomb
and my sister would die?
Those damn murderers
are Guillermo and the Engineer.
Why are you so sure it was done under Guillermo's orders?
Because that man won't move a finger unless Guillermo says so.
Guillermo is the mastermind behind the attack
that ended with the death of your sister!
And other people too!
He took down Pérez and tried to kill Pablo.
Rosario was his sworn enemy. It all makes sense, Santiago.
Guillermo couldn't go that far.
How could he? She was his wife.
-It's the mother of his children. -Do you need more proof? God!
Don't you care about your sister's death?
Of course I care, come on.
Give me all the evidence you have against him.
I can't.
I gave it all to Rosario. She had it hidden somewhere,
and she never said where.
She took that secret to her grave, Analía.
You're going to tell me everything you know.
I can't.
It's his word against mine.
What could I use to back up all the accusations?
That doesn't matter,
I'll get everything we need.
Talk.
Talk!
Okay.
Santiago, please, talk.
Okay.
We're leaving.
So soon?
You're not coming to the cemetery?
Of course, cousin.
First we're going to Ramiro's memorial,
and then we'll meet you at the cemetery, okay?
Liliana, you shouldn't go out like this.
I know,
but I want to say goodbye to Ramiro.
Well, if you want,
-you can come with us, how's that? -Hey, family...
I want to extend an invitation.
I want us to make the best out of this terrible situation...
to make amends.
Cousins.
I'm so sorry about what happened to Rosario.
I know perfectly well what it's like to lose someone you love.
Are you talking about Carolina...
or about Analía?
Seriously?
I'm talking about my dad, Guillermo. Do you remember him?
The man that backed you up,
who you repaid with lies and betrayals.
I'm truly sorry...
that you're filled with resentment, with false ideas.
We know the kind of person you are.
But can't you see how ironic it is?
Life has a way of returning favors.
I don't think this is the time to fight.
Are you threatening me at my wife's memorial?
Rosario was as much our family as yours.
And we mourn her, too.
You only talk about reconciliation without meaning it,
because all you do is spread your venom.
Auntie!
-No. I feel sorry for you. -Look, if you came
to make us feel even more pain,
if you think we haven't gone through enough,
-you can leave. -No, we won't leave, Guillermo.
We didn't come here to look at your sad face,
we came to mourn my cousin.
And let it be clear,
we don't believe your act.
Nothing changes between us. Are we clear?
If that's what you want, then,
-there's nothing I can do. -Okay.
-Shall we go? -Liliana, let's go.
Cousins, I'm sorry. Come on.
Your performance didn't work with De la Torre.
Is it possible that they knew that you and Mom were not okay?
And they know that everything you're saying
and all the pain you pretend to feel is just an act?
Juan Mario, don't get ideas from Pablo and Eugenia, okay?
No. You're the one who shouldn't be fooled.
Sofía,
it's true.
Mom was going to leave before...
she died in that damn explosion.
Actually, Dad knows this because her bags were out of the house.
But you never let her go.
I don't understand why.
Why did you want to keep the fake marriage going?
Your life is all pretend, and always has been.
You and your brother...
don't have the slightest idea of how much I loved her.
Poor guy.
Of all the years we spent together, of all the beautiful memories.
At least respect that.
And if you can't, well...
let me mourn her in peace.
Do you know what Mom asked us to do right before she died?
To get away from you.
Then leave and don't look back.
Stop defending him, because he doesn't even care.
What do you mean?
What?
You don't care. You only care about the cameras,
the paparazzi, and acting like the perfect husband
that's in pain for what happened to our mom.
I'd like you to think about doing something different.
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about you continuing your journey away from your dad.
Stop trying to prove to him
that you're worthy, smart, and capable.
I like working for Dad.
I have to go now. I'll see you in a bit, okay?
Sofi.
What?
I love you. And...
I only want what's best for you. Remember that.
Calm down, darling. Try to understand them.
Try to understand them. I mean...
They've always been weaker than you...
and they can't handle the pain.
Yeah, but it's so unfair that they're being so rude and offensive.
I know, honey. It's okay.
At least I have you.
I'm going for a drink, darling.
Okay? I'll be right back.
Just a sec.
I can't believe Ramiro is not with us anymore...
that his life and everything ended overnight,
along with his dreams. It's surreal.
Liliana,
his political legacy will stay alive.
I'll make sure of that.
I believe you,
and I thank you for that.
We'll go first. Come.
Let's go.
With Ramiro's death...
your new political career has come to an end.
Fortunately for the country, it didn't last long.
Is the party leaving the race or are they choosing
a worthy opponent for once?
I thought so.
The elevator's here, ex-senator.
Hi, Esteban.
Hi, Sofi, how are you?
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
I'm at her funeral right now.
No, I know. I'm sorry.
I called you because I have to tell you something important about your dad.
What's that?
No, I can't tell you over the phone. Let's meet.
It has to be later, okay? I can't right now.
But are you sure you have something to tell me about my dad?
You'll appreciate this, Sofi. I'll wait.
-Let me know the time and place. Bye. -What's up?
Have you reached anyone on the list I gave you?
No, sir. I called but...
they say they don't live at that address anymore.
Yeah, the same is happening to me.
Or they hung up when I mentioned what it was about.
But don't lose hope, buddy!
Of course not, Salvador. We have to keep on trying.
Froggy, where were you?
Mejía did to a lot of women what he did to my mom.
How do you know that?
Santiago told me.
He also told me about the crimes that are detailed
in the evidence he's been gathering.
He didn't remember a single name.
But that doesn't matter because I'll get them all.
And I'll also find the place where Rosario hid the evidence.
-That won't be a problem. -Froggy, who are you calling?
Juan Mario. I'll put pressure on him
-so that he spits out... -No, hold on.
Wait a second. Breathe for a moment.
Relax.
You can't call that guy, and you especially can't pressure him.
He's burying his mom right now, remember?
What about Isabella?
Besides, you have a visitor.
No, right now you can't go crazy on everyone.
You can with me, if you want.
I asked Benji to call her
because we don't know what to do or what to tell you. You're not okay.
Honey...
Mom...
Honey...
I know Isa's death is painful.
I'm sorry. It hurts me too,
but you really have to listen to your friends.
-No... -Breathe.
No. If you came here to lecture me,
-you have to know I won't stop. -No.
I came here to support you,
to get justice for your mom
and all the women assaulted by Mejía.
-Are you telling me to keep going? -Yes.
I want you to continue,
because if there's anyone in the world
that can prove the kind of monster Guillermo Mejía is...
it's you.
My darling, that's you.
I need to be completely sure
that Analía doesn't have anything that could connect me to the bombing.
Sir, I'm telling you,
it was a flawless job.
If that's the case, why is Analía so sure
it was us?
I'm telling you,
she's bluffing. There's no way she knows anything.
Don't talk to me like I'm an idiot.
You're the only idiot here.
Sir, all these years,
I've done what you ask, and I've done it with precision and efficiency.
No...
Don't give me that attitude, you've been failing me for a while now.
Pablo should have died in the attack at the club.
Besides, you've been leaving loose ends everywhere.
Fabiola. What are we doing about that?
I need you to handle this matter with "precision and efficiency."
The sentences for making fake contracts, coercion,
embezzlement, and if we throw in terrorism,
for the bomb the Engineer planted under Mejía's orders,
it could add up to 40 years in jail.
Unbelievable, so little time for all those crimes?
I agree with you.
In this country, we need higher sentences.
But considering Mejía's age, he could die behind bars.
Of course, if we add the sex crimes...
-How much time could he do for that? -Sixty years is the maximum.
-The same problem. -But with the other sentence,
it'd be 40 years plus that.
Yeah, we still need evidence.
If you can prove
that Mejía was the mastermind behind the bombing...
the sentence will be much longer and he can die in jail.
What is it?
I never imagined that you and I
would be working as a team against Mejía.
He still scares me.
I want you to go to Mexico.
I won't allow him to keep harming the people I love,
especially you.
Analía,
everyone here knows...
perfectly well what we're up against.
It's like when I decided to take you out of the country and adopt you.
I knew it was a big risk,
but it was really worth it.
I'm also very scared of something happening to you.
He knows you're his enemy.
What I don't understand yet
is why you told him that you knew he was behind the bombing.
Yes, I admit,
I got carried away by my anger, my hate,
but I saw how paranoid he was.
I assure you he hasn't been able to relax for a while.
Okay, put that aside for a second.
Put that aside.
I know you know how to protect yourself,
and you have Toto, Benji, and Dorita by your side.
They're willing to do anything for you.
Don't push them away.
I just want you to promise me one thing.
That you'll be thinking clearly.
That's the strongest weapon you have.
Do you promise?
Do you?
The Union and Renewal party has regrouped
after the terrible loss of our candidate and friend
Ramiro Pérez.
So today,
after all of us voted, we can say
that our most suitable candidate
to become our leader and get to the presidency,
is Pablo de la Torre.
Our support is unconditional.
Pablo,
we're certain you'll lead us to victory.
And democracy will prevail.
Go ahead.
It's more than clear that, after the attack,
Mr. Mejía has risen in the polls
with his strongly-worded speech against criminals.
What's your opinion about it?
Okay. Excuse me. Thank you.
First of all, I want to thank all of you
for joining us in this important and sensitive moment
for everyone, for me.
I appreciate the support coming from the whole party and you, Raúl.
What was your name, please?
-Alex Caseros. -Alex.
Alex, look, that's the same speech all the other candidates make.
Including us,
by the way.
Which is why we decided to go to the Ténesi club,
to clearly tell all criminals
that we won't kneel down,
and we still stand strong, despite the attack.
And that's why former Senator Mejía is just more of the same.
Now, what I feel is very strange in this situation
is that, so far, no criminal group
has claimed responsibility for the cowardly act.
Candidate, aren't you intimidated by Mr. Mejía's background,
his experience and extensive political career?
Do I look intimidated?
No, it's clear you're not intimidated
by the political beast that is Mr. Guillermo Mejía,
but do you respect him?
Look, Alex, I've always thought you gain respect through actions.
-Period. -Sure.
Am I right? And that's it.
At the moment, former Senator Mejía
has thousands of ongoing investigations against him.
But he hasn't been convicted.
Justice takes its time, but it prevails. I'm sure about that.
The most important thing right now is to let the country know
that I'll firmly carry on with our friend Ramiro Pérez's legacy.
I'm just one more citizen
that wants to do what's right in the presidency,
for the well-being of my country, because I want a better country.
We all want that.
That's what I'm offering you,
something very different to that of former Senator Mejía.
Thank you.
Subtitle translation by: Damián Lighterman enator Mejía.