This episode unravels Sylvia’s father’s complex legacy, blending business, espionage, and personal history in the geopolitical landscape of the 1950s. Michel and Sylvia explore his pivotal role in a multimillion-dollar deal to bring 75,000 phone lines to Venezuela under dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez, raising questions about his ties to controversial regimes like Franco’s Spain. They reflect on how trauma and survival instincts might lead to ethically ambiguous choices, highlighting the difficulty of piecing together the truth from limited records and conflicting narratives. The discussion delves into Sylvia’s family’s connections with global figures like Peru’s President Manuel Prado, the Shah of Iran, and the 1953 CIA-backed coup. Intriguing anecdotes, such as Sylvia’s mother’s horror at cultural customs in Iran and a mysterious family murder, further deepen the intrigue. Sylvia’s parents’ presence in South American high society and their links to political upheavals add layers to their story. The hosts acknowledge the challenges of uncovering hidden truths, with every answer raising new questions. Despite possessing artifacts and documents, many mysteries remain unresolved, with every answer prompting new questions and pledging to continue their investigation.