Power, Scandal, and the Fall of an Empire: Deconstructing the Finale of El Presidente (S01E08) Author: [Your Name] Course: [e.g., Media Studies / Latin American History through Film] Date: [Current Date] Abstract El Presidente (Amazon Prime Video, 2020) dramatizes the 2015 FIFA corruption scandal, focusing on the network of power surrounding Sergio Jadue, a small-town Chilean football president who rose to infamy. Season 1, Episode 8 (“La Copa de Todos” / “Everyone’s Cup”) serves as the climactic conclusion, dismantling the facade of football integrity. This paper analyzes Episode 8’s narrative structure, character arcs, and socio-political commentary, arguing that the finale transforms from a sports crime drama into a stark allegory for Latin American political corruption and U.S. intervention. 1. Episode Synopsis – S01E08: “La Copa de Todos” (Runtime: ~55 min) Director: Pablo Larraín (executive producer) Writers: Alejandro Fadel, Josefina Trotta, and Juan Pablo Domenech