: As midnight approaches, military cells move to capture the mayor and take the airbase. Tanks roll toward the Miraflores Palace in central Caracas, an event broadcast live to a stunned nation.
The first chapter centers on the events of , the day of the failed military coup against President Carlos Andrés Pérez (fictionalized in the series as President Brizuela).
: The episode opens with a nation on the brink of explosion, still reeling from the poverty and corruption following the 1989 Caracazo .
: A standout scene depicts Chávez preparing for a paratrooper jump. In a moment of heavy symbolism, his parachute cord becomes tangled, leaving his life suspended—literally and metaphorically—as he prepares to lead the uprising.
: The episode culminates in the famous "for now" speech. After the coup fails, Chávez surrenders but uses his brief television appearance to ignite a populist fire, telling his supporters that his objectives were not achieved "for now". Cast and Production Highlights
The premiere of the Sony Pictures Television series , titled " Golpe de Estado " (Coup d'État), dramatizes the pivotal 24 hours that launched Hugo Chávez into the global spotlight. Starring Colombian actor Andrés Parra —known for his portrayal of Pablo Escobar—the episode serves as a high-stakes introduction to the man who would redefine Venezuelan politics. Plot Summary: The Day That Changed Everything