Discovery en Espanol’s Jaque – in ‘El rescate perfecto’.

This June and on the eve of the first year anniversary, Discovery en Espanol premieres an extraordinary original production, “El rescate perfecto” which takes an in-depth look at the mission that rescued 15 hostages from the jungles of Colombia, including 3 American military contractors and the former Colombian presidential hopeful Ingrid Betancourt, and brought them to safety. Debuting on Sunday, June 28 at 9:00 PM E/P, this one hour special captures the high tension drama of one of the most harrowing military rescues in recent history (Click here to access the promo and hi-re images http://www.discoveryushprensa.com/rescateperfecto ).

Via amazing and true-to-life recreations and firsthand accounts, viewers will be able to experience every single moment of this remarkable operation. This special presents a richly woven timeline that impactfully portrays the full story from beginning to end.

“Our aim was to take viewers into the moment to experience things as insiders. As such, we were extremely thorough. The crew spent hours talking to those who were there, including some of the hostages, high ranking Colombian military, intelligence agents, U.S. officials and even a specialist in international armed conflict, to be able to capture all of the pivotal moments,” said Michela Giorelli, Director of Production and Development for Discovery en Espanol.

“El rescate perfecto” brings Operation Jaque to life utilizing meticulous recreations and on-the-ground, in the thick of it, filming in Colombia (including the recreation of the explosive plane crash and eventual capture of the U.S. hostages).

The crew, which encountered many challenges along the way, counted with the full cooperation and participation of the Colombian military and an amazing cast of actors. This commitment to detail culminated in a special that captures all the anguish, doubt and ultimate elation inherent in the story.

The impactful accounts of former detainees Keith Stansell and Marc Gonsalves, as well as William Perez, Ingrid Betancourt’s longtime companion in captivity, further enhance the narrative and reveal their dire conditions and how their mental duress and distrust could have threatened the entire mission. In addition, high representatives of both the U.S. and Colombian governments also provide revealing insights into the operation, its meticulous planning, the political tension during the process, and the U.S. role in the mission.

Finally and more strikingly are the testimonials of General Montoya and the members of the undercover rescue team (all trained to play specific roles), brave men and women who exhibited patience and sagacity and who risked their lives. Their viewpoints provide the core perspective of the operation – a rollercoaster ride from trepidation to jubilation.