Martha wants to be president; Bejarano and Padierna wish everyone a happy new year.

Vicente and Martha return from their vacation in Sonora, while Santiago waits for Chente and a jealous Diego demands explanations. Martha wants the presidency and Chente wants the budget.

The presidential candidates are preparing; Chente wants the settlers to accept the budget, while López Dóriga and El Peje discuss insecurity. Dolores visits Bejarano on his birthday and brings him cake.