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An original series inspired by reality, not by real names, facts, or characters.

Any resemblance or similarity with reality is pure coincidence.

[static]

[cell phone vibrates]

[man] If we allow the Canadians to enter and exploit the mine,

we'll lose our land.

And let's not kid ourselves,

we won't see one cent.

We'll depend completely on them, and the fee they pay us.

I have four children.

I need the job in the mine.

What can I do?

-Yes, I know, but guys... -[men clamoring]

...think about it, think about your families.

Those Canadians can't get everything we worked for. This is what we'll do.

We'll meet next week to keep talking about the issue.

-Same place. -All right, Morales.

Think about what I said.

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♪ I woke up today in another place ♪

♪ I feel the craving The need ♪

♪ To tell who I am ♪

♪ So I won't die ♪

♪ So I won't forget ♪

♪ That life is a little breath Of freedom ♪

♪ I'm an adventuress ♪

♪ Like a lonely dawn ♪

♪ And my hungry voice is not afraid ♪

♪ To sing for my freedom forever ♪

♪ Breathing Breathing ♪

♪ My freedom ♪

[Jhon clears throat]

Mario, have you seen Verónica?

Jhon, let me sleep.

She's not here, and... maybe you said something to her.

No, I don't know...

Jhon, it's 5:00 a.m.!

[Jhon sighs]

So she never came home.

She must be at the hospital.

She's a nurse, right?

[Jhon sighs]

And you? Sleeping through the day?

Come on, I'm on vacation, Jhon! For fuck's sake!

[Daniela] My husband died at the hands of former guerillas

amidst a failed peace process.

Give me your vote

so our children won't pay the consequences

of their parents' poor decisions.

[line ringing]

[automated voice] Your call will go to voice mail.

Hi, Ernesto. It's me again.

I need to speak with you urgently.

I need you. Where are you?

The video is taking off online.

Hmm.

We're polarizing people too much, right?

It's the closest election I've seen in a long time.

It's a big challenge.

And it will be a big victory, too.

At what cost?

I scheduled an interview on AM TV.

Remember, wear black.

Before that, a meeting with Mérida's contact, the mining guy.

An alliance with them and all businessmen will be on our side.

Get results.

Who is he?

The right wing.

Have you seen Stefany? She didn't come in this morning.

[sighs]

She quit.

Not everyone can put up with these things.

We'll replace her easily. Don't worry.

Have you heard from Ernesto?

We are at a very important point of the campaign, Daniela.

There can be no mistakes.

Or weak links.

We have to be very aligned.

Ernesto wasn't.

He wasn't?

You fired him and didn't ask me first?

You'll soon meet your vice president.

-Yes. Your appointment is set. -[elevator bell dings]

Right.

Yes, sir.

Okay, sir. I'll tell him.

Does 10:00 a.m. suit you?

Perfect.

Perfect. Goodbye.

Mr. Ramirez, please.

[receptionist] He's in a meeting right now.

But you can take a seat and wait for him.

Thanks.

[indistinct chatter]

Each day the drills are not working costs me a fortune.

What the fuck is going on here?

The problem is that there is a tough situation in rural areas.

Oh. Don't tell me sob stories from your country.

We've been in business here for over 15 years.

And the bullets keep flying. It's not complicated!

The Agua Blanca mine is our flagship project.

And it's the only one giving me problems!

Tell them whatever you need to!

Tell them they'll have health care, new jobs, even a soccer field!

Let's see, sir.

They are organized.

And the leaders are dear to the communities.

Urrego, how can I put it?

Is there a mayor or a governor in Agua Blanca?

Yes or no?

Yes, sir.

So send someone to negotiate there, like we did in La Concha.

It's unbelievable that I have to come all the way here

to tell you how things are done in your country!

Excuse me, gentlemen.

Mr. Ramirez is our advisor in the negotiations.

Mr. Legard, in La Concha, we didn't have to convince anyone.

At least not the way you imagine.

What is he talking about?

We have a way to solve those types of problems.

You can relax.

It's better if we keep handling things this way.

The signature for the land in Agua Blanca

is under control.

You get the machinery going.

We take care of the rest.

As we've always done.

The next president of Colombia!

I'm Mr. Ramirez, ma'am. At your service.

-It's "Madame President..." -[chuckles]

...but there's still a long way to go.

The presidency is yours.

If you get yourself the right friends.

-Like you, I imagine. -[chuckles]

Right to the point.

I like that.

We want to give you an opportunity, ma'am.

"We"?

Well, I mean the people I represent.

Canada Drilling?

There are 14 mines to work on in five years.

There is a huge amount of money at stake.

You are someone like me, from a small town, with a family.

One of our operations is located precisely in Agua Blanca, your town.

We're having trouble with some social leaders

who oppose centralization for assignment of mining licenses.

They insist on having rights to decide who can drill and who cannot.

We need you to help us convince the people in this region

so they understand this project will allow them to finally develop

on a social level, creating jobs, with health care,

education, all that!

You need votes.

We own the election system.

Let us help you.

[mellow music playing]

[Giselle] Hey!

What's wrong now?

That guy...

The one we're chasing. He's in here...

and I want him out!

Don't think about that. Cheers!

[Jhon grunts]

And you?

All in love?

[scoffs]

You say that like it's a disease.

[sighs]

It's my first serious relationship.

Hey...

Sorry to ask...

but you guys, what?

Do you get married or what?

[chuckles] Yes, like everyone else.

But me, I don't know... not yet.

I'm taking it easy.

Hmm.

And you?

[coughs]

I'm no good at that stuff.

You always end up hurting the other person.

Not that you mean to.

But you always hurt them.

That's how it goes.

And no one knows how it goes.

And I really want to... you know...

I'd like to say things to her...

I don't know how.

[stammering] I just don't know.

You understand, right?

I'm sure she does.

It's just... I think I'm losing her.

What?

There's this guy...

she spends time with him.

And the prick drives her home sometimes.

So? [chuckles]

What's wrong with that?

She never mentioned him.

So what other shit could she be doing with him?

She's always missing!

[exclaims]

So says Pisa Suave.

I'm sure you haven't lost her.

That she still loves you.

And believe me,

you need to be a very special lady to be with a man like you.

She deserves someone that can make her truly happy.

All I know is how to fight.

Then fight for her.

-[salsa music playing] -But how?

Take her dancing.

[Giselle] Grab me here.

Look me in the eyes.

That's it.

Like I was your woman.

♪ It's been so long And I finally discovered your kiss ♪

♪ You trapped me in your eyes You embraced me with all my flaws ♪

♪ You know how to love me ♪

♪ You know how to adore me My love, don't leave ♪

♪ Stay forever and ever ♪

♪ I will love you forever ♪

♪ Baby, you know how to love The way I like to be loved ♪

♪ I'm the lit flower that gives color ♪

♪ To your life's garden ♪

♪ Baby, you know how to love The way I like to be loved ♪

♪ Please don't leave me I'll have the courage to... ♪

[Daniela] We can't turn a blind eye.

Natural resources are crucial in the country's economy.

[reporter] Like mining, for example?

[Daniela] Yes, that's one of the...

[reporter] ...main causes of violence in the regions?

And a threat to the environment you regularly speak of?

I think you're referring to illegal mining.

Which is a great cancer for our country.

We must take control away from those groups and legalize it.

With the appropriate control and monitoring

of environmental impact,

so that it really is an opportunity for our country.

We need to see the big opportunities for us.

[reporter] How will you handle the murder of social leaders?

[Daniela] That is a--

[Carmen] The meeting with Jairo went well, I heard.

Yes.

I have almost finished the speech for your hometown.

They'll love you.

We leave tomorrow morning.

My hometown?

Your new vice president.

RESUME DANIEL FIGUEROA BALLESTEROS

Carmen introduced me to a mining engineer.

Jairo Ramirez.

Dirty guy. But he's just a spokesperson.

A mining guy?

Some days ago, they killed one of the social leaders

who was against mining from--

From Canada Drilling.

But they just rent the machinery.

There must be someone behind all this and I think Ramirez could be connected.

He wants me to lobby for some land cession to build a mine.

He'll support my campaign in exchange.

Those lands belong to my people, Caldera.

We'll do all we can, Daniela.

And Carmen?

We're monitoring her cell phone.

Something will come up.

[Caldera] We wait here.

[Jhon sighs]

That's all. We wait?

There's more to life than beating people up.

Why did you bring me, then?

[scoffs]

Just in case.

Hmm.

Can you take pictures?

I'm not that stupid!

[camera shutter clicking]

[scoffs]

[Caldera] Yei Yei, hold on!

Yei Yei!

Shit.

Pull it up.

Keep it there.

Look forward, don't look down.

That's it.

Pull it up.

[camera shutter clicking]

Look at the bullfighter. Nice.

[Giselle] Ramirez gets monthly payments from an account in Panama.

Impossible to trace.

He made three payments from his personal account

to a place called "Marylin Garage".

So what?

His car may be broken.

No. Look.

Every payment is for 40 million pesos.

They were made the next day of the murder

of three local leaders opposed to mining by Canada Drilling.

And this was the last one.

Richard Morales.

DEADLY PISS!

Good job.

[Caldera] I want eyes on that garage 24 hours a day.

Talk to Yei Yei.

[Jhon] There's no one here.

So patience isn't your thing.

Us women like patient men.

How would you know?

Hold on. I've made my mistakes.

[Jhon] Hmm.

[line ringing]

[automated voice] Your call will go to voice mail.

-[sighs] -Record your message after the tone.

[line beeps]

Hi.

Mmm...

I wanted to tell you...

I don't know what I wanted to tell you.

I think about you.

And I miss you.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

[breathes deeply]

[Jhon] There he is.

[Giselle] Got it.

I'll cover the back door.

He's using the back door.

Don't lose him. I'll go around.

Be careful, Giselle.

[indistinct chatter]

The asshole saw me.

I can't see him.

Got him!

I'll go around.

Hands up!

Central. Quadrant 18.

I request urgent support. Officer in distress.

On your knees!

Your knees!

[officer on the radio] Units 7 and 12 are on their way.

[Giselle] On your knees, prick!

Come on!

[Giselle grunting]

[both grunting]

[yells]

[groans]

[both grunting]

[groaning]

-[grunts] -[groaning]

[breathing heavily]

[police sirens wailing]

[whimpers]

[inhales deeply]

[screaming]

Does it hurt?

Come here.

Come now!

Look at me.

-[groaning] -Look at me!

Look at me.

Put your mind off the wound. Don't look at it.

Just look at me.

Pain is in your mind.

Doesn't exist.

Understood?

Where were you?

What do you mean?

Where were you?

You know how things are with me.

Right.

I know it.

Look at yourself, Jhon.

[Verónica crying]

[sniffles] You know what?

If you want to kill yourself, do it.

It's your problem.

You didn't answer my question.

Where were you?

You are not in a position to ask me anything. Don't you think?

Do you want me to tell you what I was doing?

But I don't recommend it.

It has to be very hard for someone like you to be with someone like me.

Sometimes it is, Jhon.

And sometimes it's just impossible because you're gone.

You seem more like a ghost everyday.

I'll take a shower and go to bed. I'm tired.

SPEECH FOR THE COMMUNITY OF AGUA BLANCA SECOND PRESIDENTIAL ROUND

[woman] They would be very proud of you.

Life has taught me that no road is completely straight.

You need to go around.

And around.

It's the best when you get where you wanted to.

No matter the cost.

Go and do what you have to do.

[Daniela] See you in a little while, okay?

-[Camila] Mmm-hmm. -[kisses]

Thank you, Vergara.

[cell phone ringing]

-Caldera. -[Caldera] Daniela.

I have to stop the investigation.

I know who's behind this.

Who?

Daniela, let's talk when you come back.

I need to know what I'm facing.

Caldera?

We can't talk like this.

Let's wait until you're back.

You better watch every step you take.

You are in a lot of danger.

Daniela?

Daniela!

Welcome, ma'am.

♪ Before dying I'll tell my secrets ♪

♪ The most ingenuous And the most perverse ♪

♪ It was never my intention To get to this ♪

♪ Questioning killing myself ♪

♪ And living each moment ♪

[inaudible]

♪ No matter if I burn or die ♪

♪ Loneliness is what I fear the most ♪

♪ And go about my days Without feeling one kiss ♪

Goodbye.

♪ Before dying I need a party Before dying I need an answer... ♪

[chuckles]

What happened?

-[glasses clink] -Cheers.

I like it when you're jealous.

[indistinct chatter]

We'll wait for the news broadcast and we go live.

If this gets signed tomorrow,

you can pack to move into the presidential palace.

-You can count on that. -Excellent.

Hello?

[both laughing]

[both moaning]

[both breathing heavily]

What's up?

What did you do?

[Mario laughing]

You look like Frankenstein.

What? They told me at the store this is a hot look.

[chuckles]

Well, they lied.

Where are you going?

When Vero comes home, I want to take her out dancing.

-Where? -[cell phone vibrating]

Hello.

[Caldera] Yei Yei, where the fuck were you?

I was busy.

We have to stop the investigation, Carmen and the hitman.

-How come? -No! It's an order!

Stay put until I tell you. Got it?

Got it.

Contact Giselle. Look for her.

I've called her but she won't pick up.

We're all in danger.

Don't worry, I'll find her.

So where are you going?

Jhon!

-[yells in excitement] -[chuckles]

Like that.

[cell phone vibrating]

JHON JEIVER

[Giselle] I love you. I love you.

[line ringing]

[laughs]

[cell phone vibrating]

[moaning]

[line ringing]

[cell phone vibrating]

[both breathing heavily]

-Know what? -What?

Someone...

[Giselle] Someone, what?

[line ringing]

[breathing heavily]

[line ringing]

[line connects]

-Giselle! -[man] Pisa Suave...

You were lucky the police arrived.

You touch her and I'll kill you, asshole!

I think it was me who spared your life.

You forgot your training, didn't you, comrade?

No ties, remember.

They're just loose ends, nothing else.

She's still breathing.

Maybe you can get here in time.

[Jhon panting]

[line ringing]

Caldera?

Send an ambulance to Giselle's right now.

[Aníbal] I've never underestimated you, Yei Yei...

But this is bigger than you.

[breathing heavily]

[gasps]

[gasps]

[inaudible]

You're messing with the devil himself.

Pisa Suave.

[Carmen] Relax.

You just have to read the speech.

Do you have it?

No.

I'd rather use my own words.

I know how to talk to them.

Don't worry.

Trust me.

Don't forget to introduce your new vice president.

Daniel Figueroa.

Mmm.

[crowd clapping]

I'm a daughter of this town.

I'm one of you.

DANIELA LEÓN FOR PRESIDENT

I was born into a family...

who always worked these fields.

In this country, people like us...

shouldn't get to be president.

That's why I'm trying.

So now I have to tell you the truth.

I need to tell you the truth.

I faked my death in the attempt on my life.

[crowd murmurs]

I lied to my family.

And my country.

Everything to catch the crooked ones.

I've been manipulated...

to use the death of my husband for political reasons.

Accusing those who weren't...

actually responsible for his murder, because

that's what it really was.

A premeditated murder

by the dark hand that pulls the strings of this country.

And that I swear, here and now, I'm going to expose.

Someone wants me to convince you...

that the mining project is the way.

It's a lie!

[crowd murmuring]

They've offered me millions and the presidency itself...

if I can convince you tonight to give away your land

to a mining multinational.

Canada Drilling.

[crowd gasping and murmuring]

This is going to cost you.

I know I've failed you.

And the truth in politics has its consequences.

I know what I'm doing puts me far away from my goal.

But for the rest of the campaign, I'll make changes.

And the first one...

is that I'll name, as my new running mate...

a person with whom I always shared my ideals.

An honest man...

responsible, and reliable.

Mr. Omar Ceballos.

I will work from dusk till dawn to recover your trust.

I swear to you that I won't let you down again.

[crowd murmuring]

[panting]

[cell phone vibrating]

She flipped on us. Pay her a visit.