Crime Diaries: The Candidate

The real events surrounding the assassination of Luis Colosio

have been fictionalized to depict this tragic moment in Mexico's history.

MARCH 23, 1994 TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA

Colosio! Colosio!

Colosio! Colosio!

Shall we go join our agents?

Nope.

I don't like this one bit.

Tell them to be on alert.

Let's go down there in case we're needed.

We do not fear our political rivals.

That's right!

But we're against political incompetence.

Long live popular organization!

Long live the PRI!

Long live Mexico!

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE ASSASSINATION

CARLOS SALINAS DE GORTARI PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

How have you been getting along with Camacho?

Fine.

We haven't spoken much.

He's been busy getting ready.

He even commissioned a bronze bust of himself.

You've gotten the hang of this game, Luis Donaldo.

What do you think?

I think that if you choose him, it's a safe bet.

He might be ambitious, but he'll provide continuity...

to the economic plan,

to the aspect of modernity, and to all you've accomplished.

And if I choose you? Are you interested?

Of course I'm interested.

How's Diana Laura doing?

Fine. The treatment's working.

She's a strong woman, but the doctors say...

Cancer can be cured, Luis Donaldo.

And you're in the best hands.

You'll see everything will be all right.

The country needs the sacrifice of men who can keep up with me.

Don't forget it.

Whatever your decision is...

what matters is that you keep participating somehow.

All this progress is because of you.

I need you to do me a favor.

Yes, Mr. President?

Get a haircut.

What for?

For your campaign.

We can't have a disheveled candidate.

Take my word for it.

I know what I'm talking about.

Can you still go?

- Final sprint. - All right.

What are you doing up, honey? Give me that.

No. I'm tired of being in bed. I'm bored.

The doctor says you need to rest.

Chemo's tough.

How did it go? What did the president want?

He told me to get a haircut.

What for?

The campaign.

Congratulations, baby!

Didn't I say you'd be my candidate?

It's all very fine, but...

before we make any decision,

I need to know we'll be able to handle it.

Why wouldn't we?

Babe, you're what matters most.

And I need to know you'll be all right. I'll be fine.

Don't be afraid. We need to be brave.

I'm going to miss your curls.

You'll look so handsome.

- You think? - Yes.

What's that?

- What's that, Lupita? - The baby likes it, ma'am.

Oh, of course she likes it.

Look at that. She's so cute.

- Come here. - Are you almost done?

Don't, Donaldo!

President! President!

My friends.

I accept, with the enthusiasm

of a party member,

the support I've received

to run

for the presidency of Mexico.

Colosio! Colosio!

What is it with you and your ties?

There you go, done.

Oh, the candidate.

So handsome.

- Thank you, I appreciate it. - How are you?

Fine. You?

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

- See you in a moment? - Yes.

Excuse me.

Is Camacho coming?

Don't worry about him. He's a sore loser.

Anyway,

you should look him up and say hi.

- How so? - Approach him.

You will make it clear that everything

has to run smoothly. Get it?

Carlos, he's the one who should approach me.

Don't complicate things.

Camacho has a short fuse.

You're equable, conciliatory, aren't you?

Seek him out.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

- Mr. Candidate. - Congratulations, man.

Anything I can do, sir?

No, Octavio, thank you.

Congratulations, Mr. Candidate.

Thank you.

I really mean it. I'm so happy about your nomination.

I know you'll do a great job.

- You seem to have a lot of faith in me. - Because I know you.

I won't let you down.

- Thank you. - Congratulations.

The responsibility of bringing peace,

justice,

and well-being throughout the nation.

I see your wife has been listening closely.

I imagine she's been fundamental in this.

- May we ask her to join us? - Certainly.

This is Diana Laura, my wife.

Hello.

The person who gives me strength.

And here is our son, Luis Donaldo.

- Hello. - Hello.

- How are you? - Fine.

- Are you a good student? - Yes.

Right.

How's your family life, ma'am?

Well, until a few days ago...

It has changed. It's changed with the turmoil of the events.

However, I think we'll adapt to this new way of life.

What is your profession, ma'am? I'm an economist.

I practiced until 1987,

when we started campaigning for Mr. Salinas.

Then it was my duty to support him from a different aspect.

What will your participation in the campaign be?

I think the best way I can contribute to the campaign

is by holding the home front.

Luis Donaldo must be able to come home from work

knowing his family is here for him.

Afterwards, I'll be part of other projects

as long as my physical and human capabilities allow.

Sweetie...

My precious...

Is she asleep?

The interview came out all right, didn't it?

It did.

Thank you, honey.

I think it was important for them to see us the way we are.

Yes. Do you think people will like me?

Or will I just scare voters away?

Honey, you tell me.

Who doesn't like to see a beautiful, intelligent woman?

What is it? Are you all right?

It will be all right.

Donaldo.

Sorry I took so long. I was arranging a private room for you.

Is it bad, Doctor?

Of course not, Diana Laura.

May I?

You just felt faint,

most likely because of too many activities.

It's the chemo, not the cancer.

Remember that.

I feel very tired.

It'll go away... and soon.

It's a reaction to the treatment, nothing more.

You're the bravest woman I know.

I'll ask them to speed up the room.

It would be best if you stayed overnight.

She can go back home tomorrow.

- Thanks. - Thank you, Doctor.

Told you.

Doc's right.

You're the bravest woman I know.

What's on your mind?

Do you think...

I should quit?

- Why? - To be with you.

Get away from all that party filth and the Salinas.

Oh, babe...

you just have to think about what you want.

You have to think how far you want to go.

I won't be with you forever.

Do whatever makes you happy.

It will make me happy.

You were missed yesterday, Manuel.

Why haven't you wanted to congratulate me?

MANUEL CAMACHO SOLÍS MEXICO CITY DEPARTMENT HEAD

Great joke, Luis Donaldo.

I'm serious.

You're a fundamental member of the party.

I'm the inconvenient member of the party.