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In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it.
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In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it.
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Episode 1
Encouraged by his wife, presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio resist political party pressure and writes a speech that sticks to his principles.
Directed by Hiromi KamataWritten by Itzel Lara, Alejandro Gerber Bicecci, Rodrigo SantosGuest stars Alfonso Borbolla, Pedro de Tavira, Leonardo Alonso, Everardo Arzate, Juan Carlos Medellin
Episode 2
Three suspects are arrested in Tijuana. Cmdr. Benítez becomes even more suspicious when the investigation is immediately taken out of his hands.
Directed by Hiromi KamataWritten by Alejandro Gerber BicecciGuest stars Alfonso Borbolla, Pedro de Tavira, Leonardo Alonso, Everardo Arzate, Juan Carlos Medellin, Norma Angélica
Episode 3
At Colosio's funeral, Diana Laura sees suspects at every turn. Noticing Mario Aburto's resemblance to a new murder victim, Benítez forms a theory.
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Episode 4
A confession from her driver spurs Diana Laura to visit Gen. Garcés. Miguel Montes forms his own theory. Benítez receives a key piece of evidence.
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Episode 5
Montes interrogates the Tucanes. A new detail is spotted in the assassination video. Salinas announces an appointment that makes Diana Laura suspicious.
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Episode 6
In light of new evidence pointing to two shooters, Montes gathers more proof of a lone gunman. Diana Laura confronts Montes and begs him for a favor.
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Episode 7
Another PRI politician is killed. Diana Laura encounters complications on a secret trip to Tijuana to visit Aburto's family. Benítez is sent a warning.
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Episode 8
Montes receives a new piece of evidence that forces him to make a decision. Rubí confronts López Riestra. Diana Laura has parting words for Montes.
Where to watch Crime Diaries: The CandidateEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Jorge A. JimenezLuis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
Ilse SalasDiana Laura Riojas de Colosio
Alberto GuerraFederico Benítez
Gustavo Sánchez ParraComandante David Rubí Sánchez
Jorge Antonio GuerreroMario Aburto
Evaristo ValverdeVicente Mayoral
Ari BrickmanCarlos Salinas de Gortari
Martín AltomaroRaúl Salinas de Gortari
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