CNN 5 Cosas – 01/07/2026, 6am

Overview

In this episode of “CNN 5 Cosas,” the CNN en Español team covers five major news stories shaping global and U.S. headlines as of January 7, 2026. The stories focus on dramatic developments in U.S.-Venezuela relations, immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, the capture of Nicolás Maduro, new international security commitments to Ukraine by the UK and France, and the partial disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Venezuela to Transfer Millions of Barrels of Oil to the US

[00:01 – 01:00]

• President Donald Trump announced an agreement that Venezuela will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., for sale at market value with profits under U.S. control.
• Trump ordered Energy Secretary Chris Rute to implement the plan immediately; oil will be shipped directly to U.S. ports.
• CNN reached out to the White House for further information.
• A government official (anonymity granted) revealed the oil is already produced, primarily stored on ships, and will be moved to Gulf Coast refineries.

Notable Quote:
“El presidente Donald Trump afirmó este martes que Venezuela entregará entre 30 y 50 millones de barriles de petróleo para que Estados Unidos lo venda a valor de mercado y controle las ganancias.” – CNN en Español [00:10]

2. Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minneapolis

[01:00 – 02:00]

• Approximately 2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis to intensify immigration enforcement amid a childcare assistance fraud scandal involving Somali-run daycare centers.
• The move follows a viral conservative YouTube video alleging fraud, despite limited evidence.
• The Trump administration has frozen federal childcare funds and increased anti-Somali rhetoric, echoing previous derogatory remarks about the Somali community.
• Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol are being deployed across Minnesota.

Notable Quote:
“El gobierno de Trump ha congelado los fondos federales para el cuidado infantil y desatado una retórica más mordaz contra la comunidad somalí, a quienes el presidente Donald Trump anteriormente llamó basura.” – CNN en Español [01:35]

3. Capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores

[02:00 – 03:00]

• Trump administration officials briefed lawmakers that Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were injured while fleeing U.S. forces attempting to capture them.
• Maduro and Flores hit their heads trying to hide behind a heavy steel door in their compound; afterwards, they were apprehended and received first aid.
• Both later appeared before a judge with visible injuries; Flores’ lawyer requested a medical evaluation due to significant injuries.
• Officials described Flores’ head injury as minor; CNN reached out for comment from Maduro and Flores' legal teams.

Notable Quotes:

• “Maduro y Flores corrieron e intentaron esconderse detrás de una puerta de acero pesada dentro de su complejo, pero el marco de la puerta era bajo y se golpearon la cabeza al intentar escapar…” – CNN en Español [02:30]

4. UK & France Commit to Deploying Troops in Ukraine If Peace Deal Reached

[03:00 – 04:00]

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK and France will deploy troops in Ukraine upon the signing of a peace agreement with Russia, aiming to secure Kyiv and deter further Russian aggression.
• This comes after a gathering of officials from 35 nations in Paris, where Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent.
• NATO chief Mark Rutte described the Paris meeting as “very successful” in a CNN interview.
• Russia has strongly opposed the potential deployment of Western troops.

Notable Quotes:

• “…Starmer y el presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, firmaron una declaración de intenciones para desplegar tropas británicas y francesas en territorio ucraniano si se alcanza un acuerdo de paz…” – CNN en Español [03:30]
• “El jefe de la OTAN, Mark Rutte, declaró que la reunión del martes había sido muy exitosa.” – CNN en Español [03:50]

5. Department of Justice Releases Partial Epstein Files

[04:00 – 05:00]

• The U.S. Department of Justice published 12,285 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, accounting for less than 1% of all Epstein files; more than two million pages remain under review.
• DOJ officials informed a federal judge that significant work remains before full disclosure, referencing a Congressional mandate with a December 19, 2025 deadline.
• The information released contains over 125,000 pages, made public following a law passed in November 2025.
• Jeffrey Epstein, convicted sex offender, died in 2019 by suicide while awaiting trial.

Notable Quote:

• “La secretaria de Justicia, Pam Bondi, y el vicesecretario de Justicia, Todd Blank, informaron a un juez federal en un escrito presentado el lunes que queda un trabajo sustancial por hacer con el fin de actualizar al tribunal sobre su progreso.” – CNN en Español [04:35]

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• On Venezuela’s Oil Exchange:
  “Trump afirmó que ordenó al secretario del Departamento de Energía, Chris Rute, este plan de inmediato…” [00:20]
• On Fraud Investigation in Minneapolis:
  “Con poca evidencia sobre guarderías administradas por somalíes en Minneapolis, el gobierno de Trump ha congelado los fondos federales para el cuidado infantil…” [01:30]
• On The Capture of Maduro:
  “Los miembros del Delta Force los aprehendieron y les brindaron primeros auxilios después de ser extraídos del complejo…” [02:40]
• On Western Troops in Ukraine:
  “Se trata de un nuevo intento de los líderes occidentales para garantizar la seguridad de Kiev tras la guerra y disuadir a Moscú de nuevas agresiones.” [03:20]
• On Epstein Files Disclosure:
  “…queda un trabajo sustancial por hacer con el fin de actualizar al tribunal sobre su progreso.” [04:35]

Episode Structure (by Timestamps)

• [00:01] Venezuela-US oil agreement
• [01:00] Immigration crackdown & Somali community controversy in Minneapolis
• [02:00] Details on Maduro and Flores' capture
• [03:00] UK-France security guarantees for Ukraine
• [04:00] DOJ release of Epstein files

Closing Note

For full coverage and ongoing updates, listeners are encouraged to follow CNN en Español platforms. This episode provides a concise, impactful summary of major global events you need to know today.