Meanwhile, the narrative pivots to the United States. The FBI team—led by Agent Steven Berry and the determined Attorney General Evan Norris—is growing frustrated. They have Blazer on the hook, but they need a thread to pull that will unravel the entire sweater. They realize that taking down the "Big Three" (Blatter, Platini, Valcke) is too difficult; they need a smaller target to flip.
Through these interactions, the episode paints a nuanced portrait of a man who is simultaneously a visionary for Chilean football and a participant in systemic corruption. The supporting cast, particularly María Salazar, adds emotional depth and provides a conduit for the audience’s moral questioning. el presidente s01e03 hdtvrip
By juxtaposing the local Chilean federation with the opulent halls of FIFA, the narrative illustrates how corruption is not a localized pathology but part of a transnational network. The “Slick” deal, a seemingly domestic contract, is linked to a multinational marketing conglomerate, highlighting how financial crimes traverse borders. Meanwhile, the narrative pivots to the United States
While dramatized, the events depicted in Episode 3 loosely parallel real occurrences that unfolded between 2011 and 2015: They realize that taking down the "Big Three"
– To legitimize his position and gain leverage within FIFA, Jadue arranges a high‑profile meeting in Zurich with Sepp Blatter (the then‑FIFA president) and several influential confederation heads. The scene is a masterclass in diplomatic posturing, where Jadue promises financial support for “development projects” in exchange for voting blocs.
Interwoven throughout are flash‑backs to Jadue’s childhood, illustrating the socioeconomic forces that shaped his worldview—a common narrative device that humanizes an otherwise morally ambiguous protagonist.