Ana's Revenge (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 36 - Episode #1.36 - full transcript
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
The debate on the radio is confirmed.
It'll just be us
and the vice-presidential candidate,
Mejía and his vice presidential candidate.
It'll be closed. It'll be just us.
We have to accept immediately.
Gentlemen, there's something
important you need to know.
Guillermo has threatened to go public
with my relationship with Analía
unless I withdraw from this campaign.
Oh, God.
And the worst part is that
he's willing to lie
and say that Analía was
our spy in his campaign.
Look, Pablo. Pablo, Pablo...
I told you, Ramiro.
I told you.
You don't have a choice but to quit.
- Why?
- You have to quit, Pablo.
And give in to his slander, Mark?
- Is that your style?
- So, what will you do?
- What are you going to do?
- Confront him, which is what I want.
Ramiro.
I want to go to the station, take part
in the debate and challenge his lies.
How?
All I can think of
is to use the same strategies.
- It's the only way.
- No, Mark. I'm not going to lie.
- We have to do the same thing he does.
- There's another way.
- Pablo, please...
- Another way, Mark.
Like what? Explain it to me.
Like what?
I'm quite sure he's involved
in a financial scam
with my cousin in the family's
construction company.
We've been investigating this issue
for some time.
What did you find out?
My cousin is Guillermo's right hand
and his campaign manager.
I just need more time
to gather evidence.
That's what we don't have, Pablo.
We don't have time.
- Ramiro.
- Please. Please.
Do you trust me?
I know I can handle it.
We just have to add
that the rules
will be the same
as all our debates.
The station will put to vote
the subjects to be addressed...
by candidate Mejía
and candidate Pérez
and their vice-presidential candidates.
Votes will be cast online on our website
until 6 p.m. tonight.
Make a list of the topics proposed
by the station
and select those
in which Mejía is weaker.
How are we going to swing
this vote?
Dude... hacker.
I just have to get on their site
and make sure we select the subject
matters that can bring Mejía down.
This site is really easy to hack
because they don't have firewalls.
I just have to replicate the answers
in a single question.
Are we sure we're not running
the risk of Mejía losing so many votes
that Magda might surpass him?
That's a risk we'll have to take.
Does this have anything to do
with Pablo winning?
It's a domino effect.
What we need here is for Mejía
to realize
that he needs me
to reach the presidency.
Look.
Edit this per my instructions.
Send it to Mejía.
Let me make a phone call and
I'll be right back to explain how.
OK.
- What's up?
- Hi, how are you?
- Fine.
- How's it going?
What's this?
Well, this is the evidence that Santiago
was stealing materials from us.
I don't know why or who he was
doing it for, but it's all there.
Son of a bitch. I can't believe it.
I mean, David, he's been stealing
from us for years.
I don't understand how these people
can look you in the eye after stealing.
Well, he didn't report
what he was taking.
He'd just say
that he was falling short on materials.
Yes, but what was his excuse?
Just about everything.
He'd say the estimates were wrong, that
bad weather caused activities to stop...
Anyway, that shows
everything he stole from us.
Thank God
Dad's not alive to see this.
He trusted Santiago.
You know what, Pablo? I think that
towards the end, he was suspicious.
Ugh, this can't be.
Thank you, brother.
You did a great job.
I still don't think this will be enough
to protect myself
from Guillermo's threats.
Mejía is not strong in
education, diversity and urban planning.
We can already spy
on Sofía live. Check this out.
- Well, the voting is closed...
- Wow.
And the subjects for debate
are confirmed as follows.
Diversity, education, health,
urban planning and unemployment.
We're not strong
in three of these subjects.
How wonderful.
Honestly, it's as though
they were hand-picked by the opponents.
He guessed right!
We need to prepare twice
as hard.
Or we can call the station
to change the questions.
Well, that'd be great,
but we can't, Dad. It's public.
Don't say that, sis.
Yes, I will, bro.
Keep your mouth shut
unless you have a serious contribution.
Shut your mouth.
Let me suggest you all use your brains.
Won't hurt you once in a while.
To help me see
if I can face this debate.
If we can face this debate.
You're not alone in this.
That's true, Dad.
You should listen more often
to a woman as educated as Liliana.
Otherwise, why did you choose her
for your vice-presidential candidate?
Well, after using my brain,
I think that I could...
collect statistics to support
what you'll say during the debate.
That'll help us speak more clearly
and eloquently.
Yes, but be careful.
This won't be like the youth debate.
You won't have anyone whispering
in your ear this time on an intercom
telling you how to address each subject.
All I want is for you all to do your jobs.
I'll make sure to do mine
during the debate.
I still don't think these subjects
are all that bad.
I mean, I know diversity
very well
and people know that.
Urban planning,
well, yes, Pablo...
Pablo de la Torre is stronger than
we are in that regard.
But I also have some
experience in education.
I worked at the ministry and, well,
I worked with young people in lower...
You...
You.
When I speak about what I do,
I speak on behalf of the party.
Yes, but you sound
like you know more than I do.
I do in these particular subjects.
Why? Does it bother you?
- I thought we were a team.
- We are.
But I am the person in charge.
Make no mistake.
One woman has left and it turns out...
I'm surrounded,
and it's not exactly by water.
I want proposals and solid
answers...
on these subjects.
That dude is so ungrateful
to Sofía.
What's happening to her
is getting to you, isn't it?
No.
But I don't like injustice.
You know that.
And she works very hard
and he doesn't notice it.
Remember that you're getting close
to Sofía
solely for our plan
with Analía.
And once this comes out,
well, she'll know.
Just so you're clear about this.
MAGDA MENSES'S SURPRISING RISE
IN OPINION POLLS
How are you?
Are you working?
Non-stop.
I'm here to ask how you're doing.
I'm worried
because you look very upset.
Nothing upsets me, Sofía.
It's just that, unless I get you all
going, you do nothing and that's...
that worries me. Before...
Why don't you call Analía?
She's no longer with Pablo.
Dad, Analía helped you a lot.
All of us.
And she had you at the top.
Sorry to insist,
but the elections are soon,
and you can't afford
to lose your best advisor.
She gave you confidence.
And she betrayed me.
Don't be naive, Sofía.
Honestly.
The copy.
There's nothing else to say about it.
No one is indispensable here.
And that's that.
Yes, sir. Excuse me.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Um, I brought this for you.
- For me?
- Yes.
Oh, thank you. Great.
Tired?
And, uh...
Well, more than tired...
I haven't found my place here.
Right now I should be painting,
designing, instead of...
instead of reading, especially politics,
which I don't understand shit about.
- You feel out of place, don't you?
- A bit, yes.
Well, don't be afraid.
We're all political beings.
Everyone should get into politics.
Fight for their ideas.
The world would be a better place.
Trust me.
What do you paint?
It's not easy to explain.
- But I can show you.
- Yes?
In fact, let me show you
the last one I made.
Let's see.
It's not finished.
- This one?
- Yes.
Wow.
It's really cool.
See this here?
It's a woman.
Amazing.
Thank you.
Hmm...
Well, I'm kind of hungry.
Do you...
There's a place around here,
and the food is great.
We could, I don't know,
have something to drink.
No, thank you.
I really have
a lot of work to do.
Actually, I'm only here to get these
papers. I have to take work home.
But... thank you.
It's fine.
Some other time? Soon?
Yes, sure.
Mejía misses you.
He won't acknowledge it,
but he's giving everyone a hard time.
- They don't measure up.
- Well, that's fine.
Still, I think he's too arrogant
to hire me back, so...
I think it depends. If he keeps
getting on like that with everyone...
It's a possibility.
Then let's push him to the edge.
Why don't we run
a little disinformation campaign?
Fake memes about the gay
community,
education subsidy...
- Easy.
- Right?
Great. I don't know,
I can think of something like...
a meme about Mejía, arms up,
and it should read "I am the change."
Although we know he isn't.
Or, "Breaking news:
I said yes to everyone."
Oh, come on, please,
leave the memes to me.
- I mean, those are terrible.
- Oh, they're great.
- No, terrible. No, no, no.
- Oh, but what...
GUILLERMO LEÓN MEJÍA
ANNOUNCES HIS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
That is so 1982 of you.
Oh, come on, have a laugh.
Send him the video.
FROM FABIOLA TO MY FRIEND MEJÍA
What the hell is this?
Come see this.
If anything happens to me,
Mr. Guillermo Mejía
is the person directly responsible.
Presidential Candidate
of the Democratic Force Party.
IF YOU AGREE
NOT TO HURT EACH OTHER,
TEXT THE LETTER "M"
TO THIS NUMBER...
Am I going to have to put up
with this hag the rest of my life?
No, sir.
I can finish the job.
You what?
You'll find and kill her?
Do you think everything in life
can be solved that way?
Didn't you see
what she just sent me?
We need to leave this hag alone.
Actually, send her
the message she wants.
But it'd be a big mistake
to let her live, sir.
I don't think you understand, Engineer.
There's no other choice right now.
Just do as I say.
- Did you get the number?
- Yes.
I hope Pablo doesn't show up.
I don't think he will.
He knows his and Pérez's reputation
would be ruined.
You'd speak up, right?
Good morning, Mejía.
- Pérez.
- How are you?
Pablo.
Could I have a word, please?
- Hello.
- Hello.
You'll have to face the consequences
of showing up here
knowing what will happen.
Well, if that's how you want
to do things, Guillermo.
I have something to tell
the country too.
I have information that Santiago,
your campaign manager
and now political strategist,
has stolen from the construction company.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Right, of course.
I'm sure it was behind your back.
But it's up to you, Guillermo.
I hope we have a fair debate.
That's always the case with me.
With you, it is.
But it's not with Mejía.
I've noticed that those
who slander him the most
are the ones who fear him the most.
Go figure.
No one is afraid of anyone here.
I hope we can work together some day,
when I become president.
I don't think that'll happen, Ramiro.
You and I are now
on very different sides.
Excuse me. Hello?
The station will put to vote...
- the subjects to be addressed...
- Everything will be fine, honey.
You never know with Mejía.
No, the subjects we selected
will make him look bad, you'll see.
Voting will take place online,
on our website...
Good morning to our audience,
to our candidates and their
vice presidential candidates.
Joining us today we have:
Mr. Ramiro Pérez
and Mr. Pablo de la Torre
from the Union and Renewal Party.
And on the other side,
Mr. Guillermo León Mejía
and Ms. Liliana Camargo
from the Democratic Force Party.
Welcome, everyone,
to this... I can already tell...
Very controversial, and why not,
very interesting debate.
This is the debate on The Ring
on Orange Stereo.
The Ring: The Truth Comes to Light.
And we will start with you, Mr. Mejía.
Well, first of all, thank you for coming.
We barely managed to get you here.
You were able to find some time
in your busy schedule to visit us.
- How are you?
- Thank you, Federico. Very well.
Many, many thanks.
Let's see, before we start,
I really want to disclose something
and I'd rather you hear it from me.
It is also an exclusive for you
and your entire audience.
We're all ears, candidate.
Yes, let's see, I had to...
fire my political strategist,
Miss Analía Guerrero...
because I found out she had,
or has, I'm not sure,
a romantic relationship
with Mr. Pablo de la Torre.
The most serious part
of this is that Mr. De la Torre
put her there
to spy on my campaign.
So Miss Guerrero
would pass on key information
to undermine my fight
to win the presidency.
Hold on.
Hold on one moment, Mr. Mejía,
because what you're saying
has very serious implications.
If I understood correctly... and we will
give Mr. De la Torre the chance to speak.
If I understand correctly,
you are accusing Mr. De la Torre,
vice-presidential candidate
of the Union and Renewal Party
of having infiltrated your campaign
via Miss Analía Guerrero,
- who's your advisor?
- Former advisor.
Let me make that very clear.
Former advisor.
It really is very serious,
extremely serious that Mr. De la Torre
had to resort,
together with Mr. Pérez,
to this kind of dirty strategy, right?
To beat me.
Mr. Mejía, what you're saying
is absolutely false.
Well, but one moment, Mr. Pérez,
because we're looking forward to hearing
what Mr. De la Torre has to say
about this.
Well, Federico, first,
let me thank you
for inviting us to your station
and thank the audience for joining us.
Thank you for tuning in.
What the Senator...
is saying is false and ridiculous.
It is also false
that I have infiltrated his campaign.
Are you going
to deny your mistress?
Senator, I demand respect
for someone who has worked
very hard for your campaign.
Very hard passing on information
about me. Very hard.
Listen, what the Senator
is trying to do
is to shake things up somehow,
because he thinks
that'll hurt our campaign.
Sir, what you're saying
is very serious.
Do you have evidence?
If you don't,
let's just move on with the debate,
which is what matters here,
isn't it?
But, wait a moment, Mr. Pérez,
because I do believe,
given the seriousness
of what Mr. Mejía just said...
And, look, we're getting loads of
questions about it right now,
all over the place.
We need to clarify this issue.
Mr. De la Torre,
I will ask you directly.
- Did you two have a relationship?
- Yes, we did, Federico.
I have no problem confirming it.
But what happened
between Miss Guerrero and me
was before joining
Ramiro Pérez's campaign.
Now, what I don't fully understand is,
where is the Senator
getting this ludicrous story
about alleged political espionage?
When all of us here know
that Miss Guerrero,
from the moment she started working
for him,
put him on top
of almost every opinion poll out there.
Yes, that's true.
Well, precisely, Mr. De la Torre.
If I were at the bottom, well,
you wouldn't be interested
in spying on me.
But because I'm on top...
And why am I on top?
Thanks to the many years
of hard work
that I have devoted to politics, right?
People believe in me.
They are not fooled.
They are not fooled
when all of a sudden a politician...
What would we call you?
An inexperienced politician, right?
Inexperienced in politics
like you.
Look, Mr. De la Torre,
I've worked on the city council,
in Congress,
as Senator, OK?
Always serving my country.
I've never improvised, like...
like Mr. Pérez is doing,
by choosing you
as his running mate.
Improvising?
I invite you to review the résumés
of your opponents.
Study them!
So you'll know
who you're talking to, sir.
I think it is others who
are improvising, Ramiro.
Still...
Federico, I have vast experience
in many areas
in which the senator doesn't.
I'm proud to be part of a great team
that has shown
we're not just
the same old thing, right?
And let me just make clear that
Miss Guerrero and I never
conspired against him.
The senator has no evidence
because there isn't any,
and there isn't any
because it never happened.
Let's see, Mr. Mejía,
let's be clear about this.
Where's the evidence?
What proof do you have?
We're currently collecting it.
- I think it's important...
- I, to be honest...
Excuse me, Ms. Camargo.
Before moving on
to that important subject,
I would really like to clarify
this whole issue
with you,
Mr. De la Torre, OK?
Are you going to deny that you're
a hypocrite when you say, for example,
or you deny...
that you started your relationship with
Miss Guerrero when you were still married?
Mr. Mejía, that has nothing
to do with politics, please.
- No, it does...
- Be serious.
- It does.
- Be serious!
I'm being very serious. You don't
have to yell at me, Mr. Pérez. Relax.
This helps us see the nature of
your vice-presidential candidate,
because Mr. De la Torre...
prides himself
on being righteous, doesn't he?
Look at his demeanor.
But he's a hypocrite!
He's a hypocrite,
and you know why?
Because... and this really says
a lot about you, Mr. Pérez,
and about your temperament
for national leadership
and the people you choose
to join you.
This is very serious!
Well, let's see.
Let's clarify this issue.
My relationship with Miss Guerrero
began
after I broke up
with my ex-wife.
And, yes.
I fell deeply in love
with a woman I treasured,
a smart woman, truly capable...
a very special woman. That's
what Miss Guerrero means to me.
Someone who won't be
victimized by your threats, Senator.
You can count on the votes
of the employees at my companies
and those of the dairy farmers' union.
Well, Alberto, I'm thankful
for your support.
And, forgive me, but,
all of this kindness in exchange for what?
Certainty.
Promise me
I'll win all the contracts
to supply dairy products
to the public schools nationwide.
Consider it done.
Now it's your turn to excuse me,
because words in politics are not enough.
Let's sign an agreement.
I'll keep my word,
you'll keep your word.
It's all set on my end.
Here's to a better country.
Cheers to that.
- Are you going to deny it?
- Sir, sir...
I demand respect, please.
- I'm not being disrespectful.
- Of course you are!
No, I certainly am not!
- Froggy, what's up?
- How are you?
I need you to do me a favor since
I'm sure there aren't too many people
there, at the headquarters.
Yes, that's right. It's almost empty.
Listen closely.
Go to Mejía's office.
And look for a document Fabiola drafted
for someone called Belandia.
Yes, yes. OK. Yes.
In this document, Mejía promises
Belandia the Ministry of Wellbeing
in exchange for the votes of
all the employees at his food company.
Yes, Froggy, I'll look for it.
It's easy. Fabiola told me
it's in that cabinet next to the door
where he keeps the scotch.
Second drawer.
- Got it.
- Good. Bye.
Currently, I have
no relationship at all
- with Miss Guerrero.
- False.
They saw you together
two days ago.
Just for that.
To put an end to what we had.
- Yes, I'm sure.
- Just for that.
But I repeat.
There was no conspiracy,
and there was nothing illegal.
We'll now let voters decide what's
so serious about this situation.
It was just a romantic relationship.
Now, I do understand
why the senator is throwing a tantrum.
I understand that perfectly well,
because he probably realizes now
the terrible mistake he made
by kicking someone as valuable
as Miss Guerrero out of his campaign.
I don't work with traitors,
Mr. De la Torre.
And, I really...
And let me tell you
that voters are not fools.
They are not fools at all.
And I'm sure that very soon
they will find out who's lying.
Good for Pablo.
He's infuriating him.
Yes. I hope he keeps it up, because
Mejía never considers the consequences
of what he says
when he's in a bad mood.
As I see it, the one who's making
a big mistake
and putting his foot in his mouth
is you, Senator.
Because you're here,
making terrible accusations
about alleged political espionage
with no evidence in hand.
I think this is serious.
Let me ask you, Federico,
to please consider this matter...
closed, OK?
What happened between Miss Guerrero
and me is part of my private life.
And I'm not here to discuss gossip.
Look, I demand respect.
I'm not a gossip.
If I brought this up here,
it's because
your personal life
is affecting my professional life.
Make no mistake.
You turned this
into a political issue
the public should know about,
because you used my strategist,
my advisor,
- to leak information from my campaign...
- Oh my God, please.
...Mr. De la Torre,
and to spy on me.
This is a clear case of a dishonest person
who thinks everyone else is the same.
Because if there's anyone here
who's been involved with corruption
it's you, Senator.
Since you were a councilman.
What the hell is Pablo talking about?
- What you said is serious...
- Of course it is serious.
He's just rambling.
I've always been a very clear
and transparent person,
- and all my supporters know it.
- Sure, it seems that way.
- Someone else has always taken the fall.
- You're speaking without evidence.
You've always blamed third parties.
But one of these days
you'll run out of luck, Senator.
Listen, cut it out
with your empty threats...
Right on! He put him against
the ropes. Honestly...
He got him!
That killer always lands
on his feet.
...you're trying to deflect attention
from your lack of ethics and morals.
No, not at all, Senator.
I said it because I have evidence.
Because, unlike you,
I don't slander people.
Evidence of what specifically,
Mr. De la Torre?
Look.
Look, Federico. I have with me
invoices that have been altered
from the De La Torre construction company,
a company that belongs to my family,
and where, until recently,
Mr. Santiago Castiblanco worked.
He heads the senator's campaign.
Who's also a relative of yours, right?
Your cousin, if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, my cousin. First cousin.
It's very sad, don't you think?
Look at who he's badmouthing.
The question is
how can voters be certain...
that the senator here with us will
govern in a transparent manner
knowing that he has a thief
as his campaign manager?
This evidence will be submitted
to the justice system and.
Mr. Santiago Castiblanco
will be charged with embezzlement.
Do they really have evidence
against you?
No... No, I've done nothing.
No.
...if that's true, I'll be
the first one to see the case through
till the bitter end,
with all the legal consequences.
He's going to use something
as a distraction. Watch.
But... I highly doubt it.
I don't believe in this desperate ploy
of Mr. De la Torre's.
Sure, you're going to deny a document
that actually shows the proof.
Very typical of you,
Senator.
The company belongs
to your family, right?
So you could just draft
any document you want
to question the integrity
of Mr. Santiago Castiblanco.
We need to remember that.
We'll be back in a moment.
This is the debate on The Ring
on Orange Stereo.
The Ring: The Truth Comes to Light.
How are we doing on social media?
Well, they were pretty even at the start,
and then Pablo was ahead,
until he mentioned he had been
with you while he was married.
Bunch of gossips.
That's basically all they care about.
It's not that simple.
Mejía knows he's showing people
that what happened between
Analía and Pablo is immoral behavior.
That has an effect on people.
Especially on
the more conservative voters.
How are you? Did you get it?
Barely, Froggy.
But look at the picture I just sent you.
You're the best.
Thank you.
What happened?
What are you looking at?
New strategy.
What?
I'm not going to let Pablo lose more votes
so Mejía wins this.
Call the station.
I'm going to talk.
Analía, are you sure?
Yes, I know what I'm doing.
Mom, I've been preparing for this
my whole life.
To fight Mejía, first from the shadows,
then face to face.
I know how to play this game too.
You know what that call
could cost you, right?
Perfectly well. Yes.
I probably won't go back
to Mejía's campaign and...
And I'm probably jeopardizing
my career as an advisor.
You'll lose everything
because of that monster.
So?
I don't care anymore.
I've been afraid of Mejía my entire life.
It's time for him to be afraid of me.
Don't you think?
We're still here,
as many of you are,
hooked on this morning's debate.
A debate that started
in a somewhat unusual way,
given the two revelations made,
which have compromised
the presidential campaigns
of our two candidates.
We have someone
who wants to comment on the air
on what happened here
this morning.
We're live,
talking to Miss Analía Guerrero...
- No, no, no.
- ...Mr. Mejía's former advisor.
No, no, no, I can't. I mean,
this really looks like a conspiracy.
It looks like a conspiracy,
I mean,
all this call will show is that
Miss Analía Guerrero
and Mr. De la Torre
have really come together
to set me up and ruin my campaign.
Oh my God, come on.
Miss Guerrero,
good morning.
Thank you for calling us.
We're listening.
Federico, good morning.
Thank you for letting me do this.
I want to take the opportunity
to talk to the audience
and tell voters the truth,
which is not what Mr. Mejía is saying.
Hold on, one moment.
Are you denying all of the accusations.
Mr. Mejía made here,
on this show?
Absolutely.
Pablo de la Torre and I never
exchanged information about the campaigns.
And I also want
to take this opportunity
to tell everyone that I wasn't fired.
- I quit.
- False. That's completely false. Dear God.
Mr. Mejía, excuse me,
let us talk to her.
Miss Guerrero, why did you quit
as Mr. Mejía's political strategist?
Well, because I really don't agree
with Mr. Mejía's actions
during the campaign.
Miss Guerrero,
which actions in particular
did you not agree with
while you were working with Mr. Mejía?
I'm going to break my code
of professional ethics
and I'm probably jeopardizing
my career.
But this is unfortunately what
Guillermo has pushed me to do
with the slander and lies
he's telling on your show.
My ethics go beyond
a non-disclosure agreement.
That's why we should talk about
the alliances Mr. Mejía has forged.
Someone who prides himself
on being honest and transparent.
Alliances with business people
all across the country.
Who, in exchange for the votes
of all the employees at their companies,
will get powerful positions
in government if Mejía is elected.
This is absolutely false.
Absolutely false.
And I say this calmly, Miss Guerrero.
I will see this through to the bitter end.
Because you cannot tarnish
the good name
that I have earned
after so many years in politics.
This can't happen. It can't.
Federico, I'll gladly send you
the evidence.
Thank you again for giving me
this opportunity.
Have a good day.
Thank you, Miss Guerrero.
That was a statement
from Analía Guerrero,
former advisor of Mr. Mejía.
Miss Analía Guerrero's call
reinforces everything I've said
since the beginning.
Miss Guerrero and Mr. De la Torre
are conspiring to ruin
my presidential campaign.
Rest assured that we will follow up
on the consequences
of these accusations
and the implications of what
Miss Guerrero just told us.
We don't have much time left.
So I'd like to address
the subjects
the audience has selected
for this debate.
Are we ready, gentlemen, Ms. Camargo?
- Of course.
- Great.
Federico, that's what
we're here for, isn't it?
To present our ideas.
And that's what all the voters
are waiting for.
So we can all, together,
build a better country.
That's what this is all about, isn't it?
So let's continue.
Of course it is, Mr. Pérez.
Let's start with Mr. Mejía.
Are you ready, Mr. Mejía?
Yes, of course.
Always, Federico. Of course.
Very well. Let's begin
with the first question
selected by the audience.
What will be your public policy in terms
of same-sex adoption, Mr. Mejía?
Let's see, Federico,
when speaking about public policies
we need to begin
with the right arguments.
And what are we talking about here?
For many people,
marriage is the union
between a man and a woman.
Now, we need to understand, that...
and as voters already know,
we, the Democratic Force Party,
we want to...
We want to work on diversity...
Yes, basically,
once we win the presidency,
we're going to set up a ministry
for equality and diversity,
through which we will
issue public policies that will,
clearly include all members of society.
We're already working on this,
as of right now,
with Miss Alejandra Mejía.
Thank you, Ms. Camargo.
Next question is for both candidates.
If you win the presidency,
what will you do about unemployment?
- I'd like to start with...
- First of all,
let's dismiss the hostility
of certain official polls and statistics.
Look, I have it right here.
According to the DANE, last year
unemployment reached 8.9%.
Which shows that the situation
isn't really as complicated
as some have tried to claim.
Well, Senator,
it's not about hostility.
Our country is going through
one of the worst economic downturns
in history.
And the currency devaluation rate
is growing exponentially.
Could you let me finish,
please, Mr. De la Torre?
Yes, yes, I'll let you finish,
Senator.
But the figure you've just mentioned
doesn't consider all
of the economically active population...
- Would you excuse me, Senator?
- Would you...
- you won't allow me.
- You won't let me.
Because the figures you're quoting
are terribly wrong, Senator.
- And that's why you won't let me finish?
- Again, the figures you're quoting
do not consider the entire
economically active population.
We'd be speaking
of an unemployment rate of about 15%.
Well, we propose tackling unemployment
through four overarching strategies,
and these are:
One, strengthening the educational system.
Gender equality.
Also, establishing alliances
with private companies.
And, of course, the transformation
of the production structure,
to be able to attract foreign companies,
thereby creating more jobs in the country.
Thank you, Mr. Pérez.
We have many questions left,
but unfortunately,
it's time for the next show.
Thank you,
Mr. Ramiro Pérez,
Mr. Pablo de la Torre,
Mr. Mejía and Ms. Camargo
for joining us today...
this was The Ring,
and today more than ever,
I think the name suits the show well.
- See you tomorrow.
- Thank you.
The Ring: The Truth Comes to Light.
- Thank you, Federico.
- Have a good day, ma'am.
Have a good day.
Liliana.
Don't ever interrupt
or cut me off again
in front of other people, OK?
Don't be so unfair.
You were distracted after Analía's call.
Yes, that's true.
You didn't even remember
about the ministry.
That's why I interrupted,
because we were running out of time.
But what matters here is
whether Analía is telling the truth.
Do you have agreements
with business people?
- Certainly not.
- I hope you don't.
Because I don't want to be
on a campaign where
I'll be facing charges
of scandal and corruption.
I've worked my entire life
to get away from that.
That won't happen.
You can rest assured
that you're in the right party
to win the presidency honorably.
And yes.
I'm upset.
I'm upset because of Analía's betrayal.
I accept my mistake.
I accept it.
I thought I had hired someone
with morals, but look.
She was working with that moron,
Pablo de la Torre, the whole time.
That's why she lied.
I apologize.
Federico, I'll gladly send you
the evidence.
You've been with him
since the beginning?
And you've conspired to destroy me.
- That's it!
- No, not at all. Not at all.
Think of everything
we've done together, huh?
Look at everything I've achieved for you.
No one, absolutely no one
in this campaign
has been as loyal
as I've been to you.
No one, Guillermo.
I'm the only one
who can help you achieve your goals.
So now it turns out
you're indispensable, huh?
I can put you
in the president's chair.
Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
The debate on the radio is confirmed.
It'll just be us
and the vice-presidential candidate,
Mejía and his vice presidential candidate.
It'll be closed. It'll be just us.
We have to accept immediately.
Gentlemen, there's something
important you need to know.
Guillermo has threatened to go public
with my relationship with Analía
unless I withdraw from this campaign.
Oh, God.
And the worst part is that
he's willing to lie
and say that Analía was
our spy in his campaign.
Look, Pablo. Pablo, Pablo...
I told you, Ramiro.
I told you.
You don't have a choice but to quit.
- Why?
- You have to quit, Pablo.
And give in to his slander, Mark?
- Is that your style?
- So, what will you do?
- What are you going to do?
- Confront him, which is what I want.
Ramiro.
I want to go to the station, take part
in the debate and challenge his lies.
How?
All I can think of
is to use the same strategies.
- It's the only way.
- No, Mark. I'm not going to lie.
- We have to do the same thing he does.
- There's another way.
- Pablo, please...
- Another way, Mark.
Like what? Explain it to me.
Like what?
I'm quite sure he's involved
in a financial scam
with my cousin in the family's
construction company.
We've been investigating this issue
for some time.
What did you find out?
My cousin is Guillermo's right hand
and his campaign manager.
I just need more time
to gather evidence.
That's what we don't have, Pablo.
We don't have time.
- Ramiro.
- Please. Please.
Do you trust me?
I know I can handle it.
We just have to add
that the rules
will be the same
as all our debates.
The station will put to vote
the subjects to be addressed...
by candidate Mejía
and candidate Pérez
and their vice-presidential candidates.
Votes will be cast online on our website
until 6 p.m. tonight.
Make a list of the topics proposed
by the station
and select those
in which Mejía is weaker.
How are we going to swing
this vote?
Dude... hacker.
I just have to get on their site
and make sure we select the subject
matters that can bring Mejía down.
This site is really easy to hack
because they don't have firewalls.
I just have to replicate the answers
in a single question.
Are we sure we're not running
the risk of Mejía losing so many votes
that Magda might surpass him?
That's a risk we'll have to take.
Does this have anything to do
with Pablo winning?
It's a domino effect.
What we need here is for Mejía
to realize
that he needs me
to reach the presidency.
Look.
Edit this per my instructions.
Send it to Mejía.
Let me make a phone call and
I'll be right back to explain how.
OK.
- What's up?
- Hi, how are you?
- Fine.
- How's it going?
What's this?
Well, this is the evidence that Santiago
was stealing materials from us.
I don't know why or who he was
doing it for, but it's all there.
Son of a bitch. I can't believe it.
I mean, David, he's been stealing
from us for years.
I don't understand how these people
can look you in the eye after stealing.
Well, he didn't report
what he was taking.
He'd just say
that he was falling short on materials.
Yes, but what was his excuse?
Just about everything.
He'd say the estimates were wrong, that
bad weather caused activities to stop...
Anyway, that shows
everything he stole from us.
Thank God
Dad's not alive to see this.
He trusted Santiago.
You know what, Pablo? I think that
towards the end, he was suspicious.
Ugh, this can't be.
Thank you, brother.
You did a great job.
I still don't think this will be enough
to protect myself
from Guillermo's threats.
Mejía is not strong in
education, diversity and urban planning.
We can already spy
on Sofía live. Check this out.
- Well, the voting is closed...
- Wow.
And the subjects for debate
are confirmed as follows.
Diversity, education, health,
urban planning and unemployment.
We're not strong
in three of these subjects.
How wonderful.
Honestly, it's as though
they were hand-picked by the opponents.
He guessed right!
We need to prepare twice
as hard.
Or we can call the station
to change the questions.
Well, that'd be great,
but we can't, Dad. It's public.
Don't say that, sis.
Yes, I will, bro.
Keep your mouth shut
unless you have a serious contribution.
Shut your mouth.
Let me suggest you all use your brains.
Won't hurt you once in a while.
To help me see
if I can face this debate.
If we can face this debate.
You're not alone in this.
That's true, Dad.
You should listen more often
to a woman as educated as Liliana.
Otherwise, why did you choose her
for your vice-presidential candidate?
Well, after using my brain,
I think that I could...
collect statistics to support
what you'll say during the debate.
That'll help us speak more clearly
and eloquently.
Yes, but be careful.
This won't be like the youth debate.
You won't have anyone whispering
in your ear this time on an intercom
telling you how to address each subject.
All I want is for you all to do your jobs.
I'll make sure to do mine
during the debate.
I still don't think these subjects
are all that bad.
I mean, I know diversity
very well
and people know that.
Urban planning,
well, yes, Pablo...
Pablo de la Torre is stronger than
we are in that regard.
But I also have some
experience in education.
I worked at the ministry and, well,
I worked with young people in lower...
You...
You.
When I speak about what I do,
I speak on behalf of the party.
Yes, but you sound
like you know more than I do.
I do in these particular subjects.
Why? Does it bother you?
- I thought we were a team.
- We are.
But I am the person in charge.
Make no mistake.
One woman has left and it turns out...
I'm surrounded,
and it's not exactly by water.
I want proposals and solid
answers...
on these subjects.
That dude is so ungrateful
to Sofía.
What's happening to her
is getting to you, isn't it?
No.
But I don't like injustice.
You know that.
And she works very hard
and he doesn't notice it.
Remember that you're getting close
to Sofía
solely for our plan
with Analía.
And once this comes out,
well, she'll know.
Just so you're clear about this.
MAGDA MENSES'S SURPRISING RISE
IN OPINION POLLS
How are you?
Are you working?
Non-stop.
I'm here to ask how you're doing.
I'm worried
because you look very upset.
Nothing upsets me, Sofía.
It's just that, unless I get you all
going, you do nothing and that's...
that worries me. Before...
Why don't you call Analía?
She's no longer with Pablo.
Dad, Analía helped you a lot.
All of us.
And she had you at the top.
Sorry to insist,
but the elections are soon,
and you can't afford
to lose your best advisor.
She gave you confidence.
And she betrayed me.
Don't be naive, Sofía.
Honestly.
The copy.
There's nothing else to say about it.
No one is indispensable here.
And that's that.
Yes, sir. Excuse me.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Um, I brought this for you.
- For me?
- Yes.
Oh, thank you. Great.
Tired?
And, uh...
Well, more than tired...
I haven't found my place here.
Right now I should be painting,
designing, instead of...
instead of reading, especially politics,
which I don't understand shit about.
- You feel out of place, don't you?
- A bit, yes.
Well, don't be afraid.
We're all political beings.
Everyone should get into politics.
Fight for their ideas.
The world would be a better place.
Trust me.
What do you paint?
It's not easy to explain.
- But I can show you.
- Yes?
In fact, let me show you
the last one I made.
Let's see.
It's not finished.
- This one?
- Yes.
Wow.
It's really cool.
See this here?
It's a woman.
Amazing.
Thank you.
Hmm...
Well, I'm kind of hungry.
Do you...
There's a place around here,
and the food is great.
We could, I don't know,
have something to drink.
No, thank you.
I really have
a lot of work to do.
Actually, I'm only here to get these
papers. I have to take work home.
But... thank you.
It's fine.
Some other time? Soon?
Yes, sure.
Mejía misses you.
He won't acknowledge it,
but he's giving everyone a hard time.
- They don't measure up.
- Well, that's fine.
Still, I think he's too arrogant
to hire me back, so...
I think it depends. If he keeps
getting on like that with everyone...
It's a possibility.
Then let's push him to the edge.
Why don't we run
a little disinformation campaign?
Fake memes about the gay
community,
education subsidy...
- Easy.
- Right?
Great. I don't know,
I can think of something like...
a meme about Mejía, arms up,
and it should read "I am the change."
Although we know he isn't.
Or, "Breaking news:
I said yes to everyone."
Oh, come on, please,
leave the memes to me.
- I mean, those are terrible.
- Oh, they're great.
- No, terrible. No, no, no.
- Oh, but what...
GUILLERMO LEÓN MEJÍA
ANNOUNCES HIS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
That is so 1982 of you.
Oh, come on, have a laugh.
Send him the video.
FROM FABIOLA TO MY FRIEND MEJÍA
What the hell is this?
Come see this.
If anything happens to me,
Mr. Guillermo Mejía
is the person directly responsible.
Presidential Candidate
of the Democratic Force Party.
IF YOU AGREE
NOT TO HURT EACH OTHER,
TEXT THE LETTER "M"
TO THIS NUMBER...
Am I going to have to put up
with this hag the rest of my life?
No, sir.
I can finish the job.
You what?
You'll find and kill her?
Do you think everything in life
can be solved that way?
Didn't you see
what she just sent me?
We need to leave this hag alone.
Actually, send her
the message she wants.
But it'd be a big mistake
to let her live, sir.
I don't think you understand, Engineer.
There's no other choice right now.
Just do as I say.
- Did you get the number?
- Yes.
I hope Pablo doesn't show up.
I don't think he will.
He knows his and Pérez's reputation
would be ruined.
You'd speak up, right?
Good morning, Mejía.
- Pérez.
- How are you?
Pablo.
Could I have a word, please?
- Hello.
- Hello.
You'll have to face the consequences
of showing up here
knowing what will happen.
Well, if that's how you want
to do things, Guillermo.
I have something to tell
the country too.
I have information that Santiago,
your campaign manager
and now political strategist,
has stolen from the construction company.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Right, of course.
I'm sure it was behind your back.
But it's up to you, Guillermo.
I hope we have a fair debate.
That's always the case with me.
With you, it is.
But it's not with Mejía.
I've noticed that those
who slander him the most
are the ones who fear him the most.
Go figure.
No one is afraid of anyone here.
I hope we can work together some day,
when I become president.
I don't think that'll happen, Ramiro.
You and I are now
on very different sides.
Excuse me. Hello?
The station will put to vote...
- the subjects to be addressed...
- Everything will be fine, honey.
You never know with Mejía.
No, the subjects we selected
will make him look bad, you'll see.
Voting will take place online,
on our website...
Good morning to our audience,
to our candidates and their
vice presidential candidates.
Joining us today we have:
Mr. Ramiro Pérez
and Mr. Pablo de la Torre
from the Union and Renewal Party.
And on the other side,
Mr. Guillermo León Mejía
and Ms. Liliana Camargo
from the Democratic Force Party.
Welcome, everyone,
to this... I can already tell...
Very controversial, and why not,
very interesting debate.
This is the debate on The Ring
on Orange Stereo.
The Ring: The Truth Comes to Light.
And we will start with you, Mr. Mejía.
Well, first of all, thank you for coming.
We barely managed to get you here.
You were able to find some time
in your busy schedule to visit us.
- How are you?
- Thank you, Federico. Very well.
Many, many thanks.
Let's see, before we start,
I really want to disclose something
and I'd rather you hear it from me.
It is also an exclusive for you
and your entire audience.
We're all ears, candidate.
Yes, let's see, I had to...
fire my political strategist,
Miss Analía Guerrero...
because I found out she had,
or has, I'm not sure,
a romantic relationship
with Mr. Pablo de la Torre.
The most serious part
of this is that Mr. De la Torre
put her there
to spy on my campaign.
So Miss Guerrero
would pass on key information
to undermine my fight
to win the presidency.
Hold on.
Hold on one moment, Mr. Mejía,
because what you're saying
has very serious implications.
If I understood correctly... and we will
give Mr. De la Torre the chance to speak.
If I understand correctly,
you are accusing Mr. De la Torre,
vice-presidential candidate
of the Union and Renewal Party
of having infiltrated your campaign
via Miss Analía Guerrero,
- who's your advisor?
- Former advisor.
Let me make that very clear.
Former advisor.
It really is very serious,
extremely serious that Mr. De la Torre
had to resort,
together with Mr. Pérez,
to this kind of dirty strategy, right?
To beat me.
Mr. Mejía, what you're saying
is absolutely false.
Well, but one moment, Mr. Pérez,
because we're looking forward to hearing
what Mr. De la Torre has to say
about this.
Well, Federico, first,
let me thank you
for inviting us to your station
and thank the audience for joining us.
Thank you for tuning in.
What the Senator...
is saying is false and ridiculous.
It is also false
that I have infiltrated his campaign.
Are you going
to deny your mistress?
Senator, I demand respect
for someone who has worked
very hard for your campaign.
Very hard passing on information
about me. Very hard.
Listen, what the Senator
is trying to do
is to shake things up somehow,
because he thinks
that'll hurt our campaign.
Sir, what you're saying
is very serious.
Do you have evidence?
If you don't,
let's just move on with the debate,
which is what matters here,
isn't it?
But, wait a moment, Mr. Pérez,
because I do believe,
given the seriousness
of what Mr. Mejía just said...
And, look, we're getting loads of
questions about it right now,
all over the place.
We need to clarify this issue.
Mr. De la Torre,
I will ask you directly.
- Did you two have a relationship?
- Yes, we did, Federico.
I have no problem confirming it.
But what happened
between Miss Guerrero and me
was before joining
Ramiro Pérez's campaign.
Now, what I don't fully understand is,
where is the Senator
getting this ludicrous story
about alleged political espionage?
When all of us here know
that Miss Guerrero,
from the moment she started working
for him,
put him on top
of almost every opinion poll out there.
Yes, that's true.
Well, precisely, Mr. De la Torre.
If I were at the bottom, well,
you wouldn't be interested
in spying on me.
But because I'm on top...
And why am I on top?
Thanks to the many years
of hard work
that I have devoted to politics, right?
People believe in me.
They are not fooled.
They are not fooled
when all of a sudden a politician...
What would we call you?
An inexperienced politician, right?
Inexperienced in politics
like you.
Look, Mr. De la Torre,
I've worked on the city council,
in Congress,
as Senator, OK?
Always serving my country.
I've never improvised, like...
like Mr. Pérez is doing,
by choosing you
as his running mate.
Improvising?
I invite you to review the résumés
of your opponents.
Study them!
So you'll know
who you're talking to, sir.
I think it is others who
are improvising, Ramiro.
Still...
Federico, I have vast experience
in many areas
in which the senator doesn't.
I'm proud to be part of a great team
that has shown
we're not just
the same old thing, right?
And let me just make clear that
Miss Guerrero and I never
conspired against him.
The senator has no evidence
because there isn't any,
and there isn't any
because it never happened.
Let's see, Mr. Mejía,
let's be clear about this.
Where's the evidence?
What proof do you have?
We're currently collecting it.
- I think it's important...
- I, to be honest...
Excuse me, Ms. Camargo.
Before moving on
to that important subject,
I would really like to clarify
this whole issue
with you,
Mr. De la Torre, OK?
Are you going to deny that you're
a hypocrite when you say, for example,
or you deny...
that you started your relationship with
Miss Guerrero when you were still married?
Mr. Mejía, that has nothing
to do with politics, please.
- No, it does...
- Be serious.
- It does.
- Be serious!
I'm being very serious. You don't
have to yell at me, Mr. Pérez. Relax.
This helps us see the nature of
your vice-presidential candidate,
because Mr. De la Torre...
prides himself
on being righteous, doesn't he?
Look at his demeanor.
But he's a hypocrite!
He's a hypocrite,
and you know why?
Because... and this really says
a lot about you, Mr. Pérez,
and about your temperament
for national leadership
and the people you choose
to join you.
This is very serious!
Well, let's see.
Let's clarify this issue.
My relationship with Miss Guerrero
began
after I broke up
with my ex-wife.
And, yes.
I fell deeply in love
with a woman I treasured,
a smart woman, truly capable...
a very special woman. That's
what Miss Guerrero means to me.
Someone who won't be
victimized by your threats, Senator.
You can count on the votes
of the employees at my companies
and those of the dairy farmers' union.
Well, Alberto, I'm thankful
for your support.
And, forgive me, but,
all of this kindness in exchange for what?
Certainty.
Promise me
I'll win all the contracts
to supply dairy products
to the public schools nationwide.
Consider it done.
Now it's your turn to excuse me,
because words in politics are not enough.
Let's sign an agreement.
I'll keep my word,
you'll keep your word.
It's all set on my end.
Here's to a better country.
Cheers to that.
- Are you going to deny it?
- Sir, sir...
I demand respect, please.
- I'm not being disrespectful.
- Of course you are!
No, I certainly am not!
- Froggy, what's up?
- How are you?
I need you to do me a favor since
I'm sure there aren't too many people
there, at the headquarters.
Yes, that's right. It's almost empty.
Listen closely.
Go to Mejía's office.
And look for a document Fabiola drafted
for someone called Belandia.
Yes, yes. OK. Yes.
In this document, Mejía promises
Belandia the Ministry of Wellbeing
in exchange for the votes of
all the employees at his food company.
Yes, Froggy, I'll look for it.
It's easy. Fabiola told me
it's in that cabinet next to the door
where he keeps the scotch.
Second drawer.
- Got it.
- Good. Bye.
Currently, I have
no relationship at all
- with Miss Guerrero.
- False.
They saw you together
two days ago.
Just for that.
To put an end to what we had.
- Yes, I'm sure.
- Just for that.
But I repeat.
There was no conspiracy,
and there was nothing illegal.
We'll now let voters decide what's
so serious about this situation.
It was just a romantic relationship.
Now, I do understand
why the senator is throwing a tantrum.
I understand that perfectly well,
because he probably realizes now
the terrible mistake he made
by kicking someone as valuable
as Miss Guerrero out of his campaign.
I don't work with traitors,
Mr. De la Torre.
And, I really...
And let me tell you
that voters are not fools.
They are not fools at all.
And I'm sure that very soon
they will find out who's lying.
Good for Pablo.
He's infuriating him.
Yes. I hope he keeps it up, because
Mejía never considers the consequences
of what he says
when he's in a bad mood.
As I see it, the one who's making
a big mistake
and putting his foot in his mouth
is you, Senator.
Because you're here,
making terrible accusations
about alleged political espionage
with no evidence in hand.
I think this is serious.
Let me ask you, Federico,
to please consider this matter...
closed, OK?
What happened between Miss Guerrero
and me is part of my private life.
And I'm not here to discuss gossip.
Look, I demand respect.
I'm not a gossip.
If I brought this up here,
it's because
your personal life
is affecting my professional life.
Make no mistake.
You turned this
into a political issue
the public should know about,
because you used my strategist,
my advisor,
- to leak information from my campaign...
- Oh my God, please.
...Mr. De la Torre,
and to spy on me.
This is a clear case of a dishonest person
who thinks everyone else is the same.
Because if there's anyone here
who's been involved with corruption
it's you, Senator.
Since you were a councilman.
What the hell is Pablo talking about?
- What you said is serious...
- Of course it is serious.
He's just rambling.
I've always been a very clear
and transparent person,
- and all my supporters know it.
- Sure, it seems that way.
- Someone else has always taken the fall.
- You're speaking without evidence.
You've always blamed third parties.
But one of these days
you'll run out of luck, Senator.
Listen, cut it out
with your empty threats...
Right on! He put him against
the ropes. Honestly...
He got him!
That killer always lands
on his feet.
...you're trying to deflect attention
from your lack of ethics and morals.
No, not at all, Senator.
I said it because I have evidence.
Because, unlike you,
I don't slander people.
Evidence of what specifically,
Mr. De la Torre?
Look.
Look, Federico. I have with me
invoices that have been altered
from the De La Torre construction company,
a company that belongs to my family,
and where, until recently,
Mr. Santiago Castiblanco worked.
He heads the senator's campaign.
Who's also a relative of yours, right?
Your cousin, if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, my cousin. First cousin.
It's very sad, don't you think?
Look at who he's badmouthing.
The question is
how can voters be certain...
that the senator here with us will
govern in a transparent manner
knowing that he has a thief
as his campaign manager?
This evidence will be submitted
to the justice system and.
Mr. Santiago Castiblanco
will be charged with embezzlement.
Do they really have evidence
against you?
No... No, I've done nothing.
No.
...if that's true, I'll be
the first one to see the case through
till the bitter end,
with all the legal consequences.
He's going to use something
as a distraction. Watch.
But... I highly doubt it.
I don't believe in this desperate ploy
of Mr. De la Torre's.
Sure, you're going to deny a document
that actually shows the proof.
Very typical of you,
Senator.
The company belongs
to your family, right?
So you could just draft
any document you want
to question the integrity
of Mr. Santiago Castiblanco.
We need to remember that.
We'll be back in a moment.
This is the debate on The Ring
on Orange Stereo.
The Ring: The Truth Comes to Light.
How are we doing on social media?
Well, they were pretty even at the start,
and then Pablo was ahead,
until he mentioned he had been
with you while he was married.
Bunch of gossips.
That's basically all they care about.
It's not that simple.
Mejía knows he's showing people
that what happened between
Analía and Pablo is immoral behavior.
That has an effect on people.
Especially on
the more conservative voters.
How are you? Did you get it?
Barely, Froggy.
But look at the picture I just sent you.
You're the best.
Thank you.
What happened?
What are you looking at?
New strategy.
What?
I'm not going to let Pablo lose more votes
so Mejía wins this.
Call the station.
I'm going to talk.
Analía, are you sure?
Yes, I know what I'm doing.
Mom, I've been preparing for this
my whole life.
To fight Mejía, first from the shadows,
then face to face.
I know how to play this game too.
You know what that call
could cost you, right?
Perfectly well. Yes.
I probably won't go back
to Mejía's campaign and...
And I'm probably jeopardizing
my career as an advisor.
You'll lose everything
because of that monster.
So?
I don't care anymore.
I've been afraid of Mejía my entire life.
It's time for him to be afraid of me.
Don't you think?
We're still here,
as many of you are,
hooked on this morning's debate.
A debate that started
in a somewhat unusual way,
given the two revelations made,
which have compromised
the presidential campaigns
of our two candidates.
We have someone
who wants to comment on the air
on what happened here
this morning.
We're live,
talking to Miss Analía Guerrero...
- No, no, no.
- ...Mr. Mejía's former advisor.
No, no, no, I can't. I mean,
this really looks like a conspiracy.
It looks like a conspiracy,
I mean,
all this call will show is that
Miss Analía Guerrero
and Mr. De la Torre
have really come together
to set me up and ruin my campaign.
Oh my God, come on.
Miss Guerrero,
good morning.
Thank you for calling us.
We're listening.
Federico, good morning.
Thank you for letting me do this.
I want to take the opportunity
to talk to the audience
and tell voters the truth,
which is not what Mr. Mejía is saying.
Hold on, one moment.
Are you denying all of the accusations.
Mr. Mejía made here,
on this show?
Absolutely.
Pablo de la Torre and I never
exchanged information about the campaigns.
And I also want
to take this opportunity
to tell everyone that I wasn't fired.
- I quit.
- False. That's completely false. Dear God.
Mr. Mejía, excuse me,
let us talk to her.
Miss Guerrero, why did you quit
as Mr. Mejía's political strategist?
Well, because I really don't agree
with Mr. Mejía's actions
during the campaign.
Miss Guerrero,
which actions in particular
did you not agree with
while you were working with Mr. Mejía?
I'm going to break my code
of professional ethics
and I'm probably jeopardizing
my career.
But this is unfortunately what
Guillermo has pushed me to do
with the slander and lies
he's telling on your show.
My ethics go beyond
a non-disclosure agreement.
That's why we should talk about
the alliances Mr. Mejía has forged.
Someone who prides himself
on being honest and transparent.
Alliances with business people
all across the country.
Who, in exchange for the votes
of all the employees at their companies,
will get powerful positions
in government if Mejía is elected.
This is absolutely false.
Absolutely false.
And I say this calmly, Miss Guerrero.
I will see this through to the bitter end.
Because you cannot tarnish
the good name
that I have earned
after so many years in politics.
This can't happen. It can't.
Federico, I'll gladly send you
the evidence.
Thank you again for giving me
this opportunity.
Have a good day.
Thank you, Miss Guerrero.
That was a statement
from Analía Guerrero,
former advisor of Mr. Mejía.
Miss Analía Guerrero's call
reinforces everything I've said
since the beginning.
Miss Guerrero and Mr. De la Torre
are conspiring to ruin
my presidential campaign.
Rest assured that we will follow up
on the consequences
of these accusations
and the implications of what
Miss Guerrero just told us.
We don't have much time left.
So I'd like to address
the subjects
the audience has selected
for this debate.
Are we ready, gentlemen, Ms. Camargo?
- Of course.
- Great.
Federico, that's what
we're here for, isn't it?
To present our ideas.
And that's what all the voters
are waiting for.
So we can all, together,
build a better country.
That's what this is all about, isn't it?
So let's continue.
Of course it is, Mr. Pérez.
Let's start with Mr. Mejía.
Are you ready, Mr. Mejía?
Yes, of course.
Always, Federico. Of course.
Very well. Let's begin
with the first question
selected by the audience.
What will be your public policy in terms
of same-sex adoption, Mr. Mejía?
Let's see, Federico,
when speaking about public policies
we need to begin
with the right arguments.
And what are we talking about here?
For many people,
marriage is the union
between a man and a woman.
Now, we need to understand, that...
and as voters already know,
we, the Democratic Force Party,
we want to...
We want to work on diversity...
Yes, basically,
once we win the presidency,
we're going to set up a ministry
for equality and diversity,
through which we will
issue public policies that will,
clearly include all members of society.
We're already working on this,
as of right now,
with Miss Alejandra Mejía.
Thank you, Ms. Camargo.
Next question is for both candidates.
If you win the presidency,
what will you do about unemployment?
- I'd like to start with...
- First of all,
let's dismiss the hostility
of certain official polls and statistics.
Look, I have it right here.
According to the DANE, last year
unemployment reached 8.9%.
Which shows that the situation
isn't really as complicated
as some have tried to claim.
Well, Senator,
it's not about hostility.
Our country is going through
one of the worst economic downturns
in history.
And the currency devaluation rate
is growing exponentially.
Could you let me finish,
please, Mr. De la Torre?
Yes, yes, I'll let you finish,
Senator.
But the figure you've just mentioned
doesn't consider all
of the economically active population...
- Would you excuse me, Senator?
- Would you...
- you won't allow me.
- You won't let me.
Because the figures you're quoting
are terribly wrong, Senator.
- And that's why you won't let me finish?
- Again, the figures you're quoting
do not consider the entire
economically active population.
We'd be speaking
of an unemployment rate of about 15%.
Well, we propose tackling unemployment
through four overarching strategies,
and these are:
One, strengthening the educational system.
Gender equality.
Also, establishing alliances
with private companies.
And, of course, the transformation
of the production structure,
to be able to attract foreign companies,
thereby creating more jobs in the country.
Thank you, Mr. Pérez.
We have many questions left,
but unfortunately,
it's time for the next show.
Thank you,
Mr. Ramiro Pérez,
Mr. Pablo de la Torre,
Mr. Mejía and Ms. Camargo
for joining us today...
this was The Ring,
and today more than ever,
I think the name suits the show well.
- See you tomorrow.
- Thank you.
The Ring: The Truth Comes to Light.
- Thank you, Federico.
- Have a good day, ma'am.
Have a good day.
Liliana.
Don't ever interrupt
or cut me off again
in front of other people, OK?
Don't be so unfair.
You were distracted after Analía's call.
Yes, that's true.
You didn't even remember
about the ministry.
That's why I interrupted,
because we were running out of time.
But what matters here is
whether Analía is telling the truth.
Do you have agreements
with business people?
- Certainly not.
- I hope you don't.
Because I don't want to be
on a campaign where
I'll be facing charges
of scandal and corruption.
I've worked my entire life
to get away from that.
That won't happen.
You can rest assured
that you're in the right party
to win the presidency honorably.
And yes.
I'm upset.
I'm upset because of Analía's betrayal.
I accept my mistake.
I accept it.
I thought I had hired someone
with morals, but look.
She was working with that moron,
Pablo de la Torre, the whole time.
That's why she lied.
I apologize.
Federico, I'll gladly send you
the evidence.
You've been with him
since the beginning?
And you've conspired to destroy me.
- That's it!
- No, not at all. Not at all.
Think of everything
we've done together, huh?
Look at everything I've achieved for you.
No one, absolutely no one
in this campaign
has been as loyal
as I've been to you.
No one, Guillermo.
I'm the only one
who can help you achieve your goals.
So now it turns out
you're indispensable, huh?
I can put you
in the president's chair.