Temo explains to Aristóteles how was the relationship he had with Diego. Ubaldo and Olegario face each other. Mateo insists on separating Aristóteles and Temo to gain the confidence of Ubaldo, but this time Diego confronts him to defend his friends. For defending them, Mateo points out to Diego that his father is ashamed of him and that he only pretends to accept him to gain votes. Dora questions Soledad where she has gone alone, without her husband.