Preso No. 1
The story of a humble farmer who becomes President of Mexico. When he is falsely accused of fraud and incarcerated, he must fight back against the corrupt system behind the scheme and clear his name for the sake of his country and family.
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When Mexico's president lands in jail following a false accusation, the controversy spurs an arduous fight for freedom and justice in a corrupt country.
1.Episode 1
30-07-201954 minCarmelo Alvarado, president of Mexico, is imprisoned for corruption and abuse of power. A woman, who has the evidence to free him, is detained.
2.Episode 2
31-07-201954 minThree women have left their mark on Mexico's most powerful man, but he loves only one: Carolina Arteaga, who will do anything to prove his innocence.
3.Episode 3
01-08-201954 minThe narco Ramsés Cota returns to Mexico with one goal: to kill Carmelo. Journalist Pía Bolaños becomes a government communications adviser.
4.Episode 4
02-08-201944 minTormented by her worst memories, Carolina thinks about telling the president a secret she has kept for years, to awaken his fighting spirit.
5.Episode 5
05-08-201943 minOne of Ramsés' men, El Tuerto, attacks the president. During the fight, Carmelo recognizes the aggressor and defends himself.
6.Episode 6
06-08-201943 minThe president seeks allies for his escape. His old friend Claudio takes advantage of Carolina's visit to the prison to send him an important message.
7.Episode 7
07-08-201943 minCarmelo finds a book with a message and a revealing image that may change his destiny, but he refuses the transfer proposed by his lawyer.
8.Episode 8
08-08-201943 minThe route to the showers turns into a meticulous search, and Carmelo soon finds what he was looking for. A scandal is plotted from on high.
9.Episode 9
09-08-201943 minEl Tuerto reveals his worst side in a vicious fight with one of Faraón's other men. Carmelo witnesses his brother's animal instinct.
10.Episode 10
12-08-201943 minRamsés reaches the prison, and the guards agree to his demands, even telling him about Carmelo's most recent movements; Carmelo makes a key decision.
11.Episode 11
13-08-201943 minCarmelo is on his way to freedom, but the alarms go off. Madrigal orders his killing, but they convince him that he'll be a martyr in death.
12.Episode 12
14-08-201943 minMayorga interrogates Carmelo's alleged accomplices in the escape. He executes one of them in front of Carmelo, making him feel responsible.
13.Episode 13
15-08-201943 minCarmelo meets the new warden, Piña, who tells him Benito is to replace him as president, then makes him watch an upsetting video of his daughter.
14.Episode 14
16-08-201943 minInmates take over the prison and threaten Carmelo. Piña gives the order and blood is spilled. The secret Virginia took to the grave is discovered.
15.Episode 15
19-08-201943 minAfter the mutiny, Ramsés and Carmelo face off. El Tuerto must show his loyalty to the narco, even if it costs him something very valuable.
16.Episode 16
20-08-201943 minSalvador, Carolina, and Carmelo are caught up in a terrible shooting. Secrets and truths come to light. Guards and rioters fight hand-to-hand.
17.Episode 17
21-08-201943 minCarmelo's hatred for Ramsés has blinded him to the point that he asks Don Toño to get him a weapon. A funeral brings friends and enemies together.
18.Episode 18
22-08-201942 minCarmelo seizes the opportunity and attacks Ramsés. Chaos breaks out in the prison, and El Tuerto cannot put a stop to Carmelo's rage.
19.Episode 19
23-08-201942 minThe Justice Department is responsible for investigating the crime in San Buenaventura. Carmelo is transferred, but doesn't know where to.
20.Episode 20
26-08-201942 minCarmelo's family fears the worst. Led by Mayorga, a group of masked, uniformed men shoots up the truck containing prisoner #1.
21.Episode 21
27-08-201942 minCarmelo arrives in Colonia, an open prison on an island, where Captain Segovia gives him a frosty welcome. Clara informs him of the dangers that lurk.
22.Episode 22
28-08-201942 minIt might be Carmelo's last night enjoying all his privileges. Segovia invites him to sample Clara's delights, but she begs him not to go.
23.Episode 23
29-08-201942 minTemptation and passion overflow in the Marias Islands. Armed and emboldened by alcohol, Segovia goes after two targets. The president is punished.
24.Episode 24
30-08-201942 minPedro Islas Cardán gets his way and celebrates the judge's ruling against Carmelo. Benito Rivas takes a drastic step. Ignacio Mayorga's fate changes.
25.Episode 25
02-09-201943 minAlone on the shore, Carmelo renounces everything and writes a note to his daughters, who are the most valuable thing to him.
26.Episode 26
03-09-201943 minSara discovers what happened to her mother and quickly works out who her biological father is. Emotionally destroyed, she still wishes to see Carmelo.
27.Episode 27
04-09-201943 minDiana, a young journalist, is eager to interview President Alvarado, since she knows that she will get to meet a dearly beloved person that way.
28.Episode 28
05-09-201943 minRivas calls an election and challenges Islas Cardán. In his speech he states that the election would give Carmelo a new opportunity in politics.
29.Episode 29
06-09-201943 minUnexpectedly, and after many years apart, Carmelo and Carolina spend the night together in the Marías Islands. At dawn, they face Captain Segovia.
30.Episode 30
09-09-201943 minThe Alvarados and Diana arm themselves with more than just courage. Segovia makes a speech in which he releases everyone, except Carmelo.
31.Episode 31
10-09-201943 minJuanito and Pía work as a team to slowly get rid of Islas Cardán. In the run up to the election, Bautista Fernández makes a pact with the heir.
32.Episode 32
11-09-201943 minCarolina makes Carmelo promise that he will accept help. Adán and Eva identify the Maravillas airstrip that will be used to get the president out.
33.Episode 33
12-09-201943 minBefore leaving the Marías Islands, Carolina and Carmelo say goodbye. He makes a proposal that she promises to consider, even if it seems crazy to her.
34.Episode 34
13-09-201943 minEverything is ready for Carmelo to leave jail. News of the plan reaches his enemies, who are determined to kill him. Emanuel discovers the informant.
35.Episode 35
16-09-201942 minThe risks involved in escape are high. An official statement arrives, and the warden's decision will affect his destiny forever.
36.Episode 36
17-09-201942 minCarmelo is on his way to freedom, but he's not alone. El Gringo prepares to shoot at the president's plane and Carolina writes about the escape plan.
37.Episode 37
18-09-201942 minGoing against advice, Carmelo gets ready to prove his innocence. Once in the clear, he's grateful for the help. El Tuerto wants to partner up.
38.Episode 38
19-09-201942 minCarmelo hides in his hometown. After almost 23 years, Amalia has plenty to reveal. Carolina negotiates her nomination with Rivas.
39.Episode 39
20-09-201942 minEl Gringo's obsession makes Sara suffer. Sara Zimmerman is found to have a history with Joe. Carmelo's enemies already plan their next move.
40.Episode 40
23-09-201943 minSara's in poor health. When Rivas finds out about it, he confronts Bautista Fernández and reveals confidential information without realizing it.
41.Episode 41
24-09-201942 minCarmelo risks everything knowing Sara was stabbed. Pía Bolaños releases a video damaging Sara's image. The mission to catch Alvarado gets complicated.
42.Episode 42
25-09-201942 minPowerful people choose Joe, who has a troubled past, for their dirty work. Miranda Collins and Emmanuel bond.
43.Episode 43
26-09-201942 minDon Belisario helps Clara to join a dance academy, but the relationship gets complicated. They find Pía Bolaños on the floor. Mayorga catches Amalia.
44.Episode 44
27-09-201942 minAll eyes are on the Alvarados after Pía Bolaños' death. Mayorga's traumas remind Amalia of her past. Clara finds out about Jesús' hidden identity.
45.Episode 45
30-09-201942 minCarmelo Alvarado devises a strategy to put an end to the chase. Amalia is buried, and Plácido declares war on Mayorga to avenge his mother.
46.Episode 46
01-10-201942 minCarmelo sends a message to rekindle his supporters' memory. Carolina is ready to take on the challenge. Don Belisario reveals his very worst side.
47.Episode 47
02-10-201942 minCarmelo's legacy is in the hands of Carolina Arteaga, who runs for office. When he finds out, the president makes a call that could put him at risk.
48.Episode 48
03-10-201942 minAn explosion causes casualties on both sides. El Gringo and Mayorga take the bait. Carolina delivers a speech full of hope. Juanito visits the morgue.
49.Episode 49
04-10-201942 minMiranda Collins makes a decision involving Sara. Diana gets a life-changing proposal. Clara finds herself in the middle of a shoot-out and is rescued.
50.Episode 50
07-10-201942 minCarmelo gets help for Clara's funerals. Diana is in disbelief about her mother.
51.Episode 51
08-10-201942 minCarolina Arteaga is the main suspect behind Pía Bolaños' death and her enemies try to use the press to ruin her. Sara's health situation escalates.
52.Episode 52
09-10-201942 minPresident Alvarado's daughters take refuge in a cabin, but El Gringo goes after them. Eva tracks the girls in order to try and rescue them.
53.Episode 53
10-10-201942 minCarmelo has company and has some explaining to do, but Carolina doesn't need to hear it. Despite the troubles, the political campaign carries on.
54.Episode 54
11-10-201942 minThe Alvarado sisters flee in a truck, chased by El Gringo, who wants to blackmail Carmelo. Hortensia's departure leaves a lasting mark on the family.
55.Episode 55
14-10-201942 minPía Bolaños had three visitors on the night of her murder. The police report is inconclusive, and Rivas demands a proper investigation to the matter.
56.Episode 56
15-10-201942 minThe political war gets ruthless. It's not just about Carolina now. It's time to target President Rivas Macín and hit him where it hurts: his daughter.
57.Episode 57
16-10-201942 minCarolina Arteaga's incarceration is announced. In prison, one of the inmates mentions Carmelo. She recalls an old discussion from her wedding day.
58.Episode 58
17-10-201942 minThe pressure is mounting. Rivas Macín gives up power and won't help Carolina Arteaga. Palacios, the only voice demanding justice, is quickly silenced.
59.Episode 59
18-10-201942 minIn prison, Carolina gets an unexpected visit. Carmelo shoots a video that could change history. Adán reveals that the attack was ordered by Mayorga.
60.Episode 60
21-10-201942 minThe attack on Lorenza has similarities with the crime involving Pía Bolaños. Diana investigates the suspect.
61.Episode 61
22-10-201942 minTo stay alive, Carolina Arteaga must accept an unusual proposal. Carmelo wants to take the city together with the People's Liberation Army.
62.Episode 62
23-10-201945 minAmidst brutal repression, arbitrary arrests and forced disappearances, Bautista Fernández becomes president of Mexico. Rivas Macín surrenders.
63.Episode 63
24-10-201942 minAdonis Madrigal talks to Carmelo, and one makes an offer to the other. There are fifty blank checks signed by Don Belisario.
64.Episode 64
25-10-201942 minCarmelo Alvarado sends a message that goes viral and Mexicans take to the streets to support him. Mayorga orders his assassination.
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