CNN 5 Cosas – January 16, 2026, 6am

Host: CNN en Español
Main Theme:
A concise roundup of five major news stories from Latin America and the United States, focusing on political developments in Venezuela and Cuba, U.S. immigration policies, and community impacts from federal actions.

1. María Corina Machado, Trump, and the Nobel Peace Prize

[00:01 – 01:20]

• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado visited the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
• Machado presented Trump with a Nobel Peace Prize medal—a symbolic gesture noted as something Trump has coveted.
• Machado, a prominent critic of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, won the Nobel Peace Prize last year for her campaign to shape Venezuela's future.
• In post-Maduro Venezuela, Machado is one of two main contenders for the country's leadership.
• Trump has designated Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s former vice president, as interim president, despite her long-standing ties to the previous regime.
• The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo quickly clarified that Nobel medals cannot be transferred or shared.
• Notable Quote:
  “El Centro Nobel de la Paz, con sede en Oslo, reiteró rápidamente que las medallas no se pueden compartir ni transferir.” [00:55]

2. Trump Threatens Military Deployment in Minnesota

[01:21 – 02:15]

• President Trump threatened to invoke a centuries-old law (the Insurrection Act) to deploy military forces in Minnesota.
• The context: ongoing clashes between state and federal authorities over tactics used by immigration agents.
• The Insurrection Act (1792, amended in 1871) allows military deployment on U.S. soil under certain conditions, generally countered by the Posse Comitatus Act (1878) which prohibits such use.
• Trump has previously threatened this response during protests against ICE in Portland the prior year.
• Historical reference: last use in 1992 during LA riots.
• Trump and staff have labeled protests against ICE nationwide as "insurrections."
• Notable Quote:
  “El presidente y sus principales asesores utilizan con frecuencia la palabra insurrección para describir las protestas contra ICE en ciudades de todo el país.” [02:13]

3. U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

[02:16 – 03:10]

• The U.S. will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa applications from 75 countries, effective January 21.
• Aimed at preventing immigrants from these nations from becoming public charges.
• The suspension does not apply to tourist or student visas.
• Significant impact expected on legal, permanent immigration from Latin America and the Caribbean.
• NGOs criticize the measure for stigmatizing affected immigrants.
• Notable Quote:
  “Algunas organizaciones no gubernamentales... estiman que la suspensión tendrá un gran impacto sobre la inmigración permanente legal a Estados Unidos.” [03:01]

4. Federal Immigration Raids Disrupt Minnesota Businesses

[03:11 – 04:20]

• Federal immigration raids have targeted Burrito Mercado, a major Mexican supermarket/restaurant in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• Unmarked vans and masked agents have frightened customers and staff, leading to drastically reduced business.
• The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has paralyzed the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area’s economy, per local business leaders.
• Over 2,000 people reportedly detained; immigrant communities are staying indoors, reducing commercial activity.
• Business downturn compared to COVID-19 economic impacts.
• Uncertainty prevails among business owners, unsure how to react.
• Notable Quote:
  “Los negocios comparan la volatilidad con la pandemia de Covid-19 en 2020 y no saben cómo responder.” [04:17]

5. Cuba Honors Security Personnel Fallen in Caracas Attack

[04:21 – 05:15]

• Cuba honored 32 security agents killed during a U.S. military operation in Caracas targeting Nicolás Maduro.
• The fallen were posthumously promoted—honoring those in Maduro’s immediate security circle.
• For the first time, Havana publicly acknowledged Cuban agents in Venezuela's security apparatus.
• Cuban television showed injured personnel returning; two appeared in wheelchairs.
• The event marks a significant revelation in Cuba-Venezuela relations.
• Notable Quote:
  “La Habana admitió por primera vez... la presencia de agentes cubanos en el aparato de seguridad venezolana.” [04:40]

Memorable Moments

• The surreal scenario of María Corina Machado presenting Trump with a Nobel Peace Prize he’s long wanted, only for Nobel authorities to immediately discredit its legitimacy.
• Comparison of current Minnesota business hardships to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the deep economic and social disruption.

Primary Takeaways

• Venezuela’s political future and its global reverberations remain central as its leaders engage with world powers.
• The Trump administration continues aggressive immigration enforcement at home and policy-making abroad.
• Local Latino communities face acute hardships due to federal actions: fear, economic loss, and uncertainty.
• Cuban involvement in Venezuelan security is now recognized and mourned in state ceremonies—a rare admission with political implications.

For ongoing updates on these and other major stories, stay tuned to CNN en Español.