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We're here in Aguas Altas

to follow this dramatic situation.

The village wants to hear Drinam's

reaction to their position.

With us, live from Madrid,

Rita Diego, Executive VP of Drinam.

- Can you hear me, Rita?

- Yes. Clearly.

Is Drinam suing Aguas Altas

for trademark infringement?

Drinam's policy

is to defend its trademarks.

Even against the wishes

of a village with the same name?

If the village gives up the site,

we'll stop legal proceedings.

And if the village refuses?

They should prepare

for a long, costly legal battle.

- Aguas Altas is ours!

- If they want the site, let them pay!

As you can see,

Aguas Altas is ready to fight.

- What do you think?

- Things will die down soon.

We need to stay firm

to discourage other site squatters.

Vicente.

We need to stay firm.

But we're losing goodwill.

Goodwill? Aguas Altas

is the one acting in bad faith.

- Is Elena still in the village?

- We don't need her.

I hope you're right.

We're live again from Aguas Altas.

Mario Figueira is with me.

Forced to choose between his wife

and his village, he didn't hesitate.

- You're separated from your wife?

- My country is worth more than a roof!

Believe me.

The site is just the start.

Soon we'll all be speaking Spanish.

Muy bien... Muy bien...

Stay at your mother's,

if you like it so much!

Now it's me who wants a divorce.

Thank you, Mario.

I see the Engineer Pedro Afonso,

creator of the site.

Despite the village's wishes

you want to close the site?

You don't want to answer?

I came to Aguas Altas

to build a road to link it to the world.

Instead,

I created a site that's made

the village internationally famous.

What more can I ask for?

And for now,

that's all from Aguas Altas.

Ignacio!

- Pedro, how many can you take?

- How'd you get here so fast?

I caught a ride with Fernando.

Osvaldo took three.

Clara one. Fernando two.

- Two what?

- Journalists. How many can you take?

Zero!

Zip! Nada!

None!

And Victor?

Victor's house doesn't even

have walls.

Right, Victor?

We'll give them a discount.

You're letting Concha leave?

- You can't jump ship now.

- It's better if I leave.

- This is all my fault.

- For Portugal, it's my fault.

Ana called me a traitor live on TV.

Is it straight?

It's even.

Like this?

If this keeps up, Agua Altas

will be the center of the world.

That's it!

You're a genius!

The more famous Aguas Altas is

the worse the situation will become...

The worse the situation becomes,

the more everyone...

-... will need us.

I knew I was a genius...

Pull!

Victor, pull there!

- Is it straight?

- Pull.

We put it up, he takes it down?

Pedro! Give me that.

Thank you.

We'll mail you the press kit.

- Elena.

- Rita!

We want you in Madrid today.

- No. I'm not coming today.

- Then tomorrow.

Tomorrow?. No.

What?

- I'm never coming again.

- Elena? What's going on?

What's up?

I quit!

FRIDAY:

The foreigners invade

We're journalists.

Let us through.

Fernando Oliveira speaking.

We're not against globalization.

This is different.

Sponsorships?

Aguas Altas is a Portuguese site

for the whole world.

Thanks to you, my love,

the whole world

is watching Aguas Altas.

I still want to close the site.

- You're only pretending?!

- I support the village.

I'm only pretending

I want to keep the site.

I don't understand you.

Maybe one day you will.

Maybe.

- Is everything fine with Ana?

- Things are clear between us.

Attention! Great news!

We're going to be on a TV debate.

Live from Aguas Altas!

SATURDAY:

The World's most famous village

We're going on the air.

Take your seats.

Camera on.

Once again,

we're in Aguas Altas

to hear what its inhabitants have to say

about the complex situation they're living.

Keeping the site

is essential for Portugal's survival.

Sit down.

I'll slap you.

The site contributes to the village's...

... spiritual well-being.

Some of you want to sell it

to finance local development?

The village needs improvement.

Money is tight.

Portugal isn't for sale!

It's not about Portugal.

It's about my village.

OUR village.

The most famous global village

in Portugal!

The most famous global village

in the world!

Aguas Altas!

Mr. Mayor. A direct question.

Would you sell the site?

A Mayor carries out

the wishes of the voters.

What do you mean?

If the village wants to sell the site,

it has my support.

Traitor!

SUNDAY:

The highest bidder wins

After yesterday's debate,

Portuguese public opinion

backs nationalization of the site

if Aguas Altas decides to sell it.

In Madrid,

Drinam headquarters is under siege

by hundreds of Aguas Altas' supporters

chanting anti-Drinam slogans.

From Aguas Altas for LGT,

this was Ana Alves reporting.

- You said this would die down?

- It couldn't be better.

Aguas Altas' name brand

recognition has soared.

No to globalization.

Down with Drinam!

OUT!

Protesters are blocking Drinam. We're

being boycotted. For you, that's good?

I'm sure Elena can get the

site back if we're ready to pay.

Elena doesn't work for us anymore.

- Can she do it discretely?

- I don't see how...

Give her whatever it takes

to end this madness.

Vicente.

- Elena, good news!

- Tell me.

The Board's authorized you

to get the site back

at any price.

We're in your hands.

Kisses.

Drinam's given in!

Is 15.000 Euros... per person enough?

- Concha, my vote is yours!

- We're on the right road.

I'll tell Osvaldo.

I'm here for whatever you need.

Morning.

Engineer Pedro! Can we talk?

We can't waste time.

- Portugal has to keep the site.

- That's your problem.

Don't you want to return to Lisbon?

Only when the road is finished.

That's... blackmail.

Call it what you like.

I call it...

... revenge.

Drinam's offered money.

Lots of money.

Keeping the site

is vital for the government.

Can you guarantee that?

The highest bidder wins.

Good afternoon.

Portugal...

... would be grateful

if you kept the site open.

- Grateful? More or less how grateful?

- A new road isn't enough?

Here's...

... what we want.

Repair of village roofs.

Yes.

- A helicopter for fire protection.

- Upgrade our team to the 1st division!

- A post office with internet access.

- A rotunda for the village.

- A new freezer for the store.

- WIFI for the entire village.

We need a decision

by tomorrow morning.

And Viagra!

So, Pedro...

What did the government promise?

A helicopter,

Viagra...

and the road...

That's all?

Isn't it enough?

I have 'carte blanche'.

I raise the stakes.

There! Up on top.

There?

A road comes down

through the forest,

a bridge runs over us...

... like a giant tree

across the water.

Over there,

a tunnel...

... goes through the mountain

to the other side of the world.

The other side of our hearts.

THE DAY OF OUR LADY OF TEARS

A feast in the village

In Aguas Altas,

the procession

in honor of Our Lady of Tears

has a special meaning this year.

Faces reflect the gravity

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