CNN 5 Cosas – 12/23/25 6am

Host: CNN en Español
Date: December 23, 2025

Overview

This episode of CNN 5 Cosas provides a concise update on five major news stories shaping the global and Latin American landscape on December 23, 2025. The host covers tensions over Venezuelan oil, reactions from victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a tragic plane crash involving the Mexican Navy, severe weather warnings in California, and global market instability linked to US naval actions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Pursuit of Venezuelan Oil Tanker and International Tensions

• Donald Trump's Statement: US President Donald Trump announced that the US remains actively searching for an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, more than 24 hours into the operation.
  • Quote: “Está avanzando y al final lo conseguiremos,” (It's progressing and we will get it in the end) — Donald Trump [01:00]
• The US Coast Guard attempted to intercept the vessel “Bella 1,” which was actually heading toward Venezuela.
• This month, two other tankers were seized by the US near Venezuela amid a significant US naval deployment in the Caribbean.
• Political Ambiguity: Trump avoided clarifying his ultimate goal in Venezuela but hinted at potential ground attacks and advised President Maduro to step down for his own safety.
  • Quote: “Sería inteligente que Maduro dejara el poder.” (“It would be smart for Maduro to step down.”) — Donald Trump [02:10]
• Venezuelan Response:
  • Maduro’s government warned that the US naval blockade would impact energy supplies globally and could escalate into international confrontation.
  • In a letter to the global community, read by his Foreign Minister Iván Gil, Maduro denounced the seizure of two oil ships carrying 4 million barrels, calling such moves “acts of aggression” that destabilize international markets.
  • Maduro asserted that US actions threaten global legal order and security.

2. Survivors Criticize Epstein File Disclosures

• Partial and Redacted Releases: Victims and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein voiced strong criticism over the Department of Justice's partial release of files.
  • Quote: “Las divulgaciones del departamento hasta la fecha han sido increíbles, completas y censuradas incorrectamente...” (“The department's disclosures to date have been untrustworthy, incomplete, and incorrectly redacted...”) — Epstein survivors [04:00]
• Over a dozen survivors, with relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre, raised concerns about excessive redactions, a lack of victim names, and missing financial documents related to their cases.
• Difficulties were reported regarding the use of the online “Epstein Library,” with survivors struggling to access relevant case information.
• The victims claim these obstacles hinder their efforts to find closure and justice.

3. Mexican Navy Plane Crash Off Galveston, Texas

• Casualties and Rescue:
  • At least three people, including a 2-year-old child, died when a Mexican Navy plane transporting burn patients crashed in Galveston Bay, Texas.
  • Four people have been rescued alive; one remains missing.
  • The aircraft was carrying eight passengers: four Navy crew members and four civilians, as confirmed by the Mexican Navy.
• Details Provided by Authorities:
  • Quote: “Las operaciones de búsqueda y rescate han recuperado a cuatro personas con vida, pero una sigue desaparecida...” (“Search and rescue operations have recovered four people alive, but one remains missing...”) — US Coast Guard spokesperson [05:30]

4. California Braces for Dangerous Holiday Storms

• Weather Warnings:
  • California is expecting heavy rains, floods, and snow during the Christmas holiday.
  • A powerful atmospheric river storm is forecasted, following recent deadly floods and evacuations in Northern California.
  • New storms are prompting fresh evacuations near wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles and triggering rare high-risk flood alerts.
  • Meteorologists predict rainfall totals equivalent to several months and significant risk of deadly floods, especially in southern California.
    • Quote: “Se esperan lluvias equivalentes a varios meses e inundaciones potencialmente mortales en el sur de California.” (“Rains equivalent to several months and potentially deadly floods are expected in Southern California.”) — Host [07:00]
  • At least one person died as flash flooding inundated Redding, about 240 km north of Sacramento, according to the city’s mayor.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Donald Trump on Venezuelan Situation:
  “Está avanzando y al final lo conseguiremos.” [01:00]
  "Sería inteligente que Maduro dejara el poder.” [02:10]
• Epstein Survivors:
  “Las divulgaciones del departamento hasta la fecha han sido increíbles, completas y censuradas incorrectamente...” [04:00]
• US Coast Guard on Plane Crash:
  “Las operaciones de búsqueda y rescate han recuperado a cuatro personas con vida, pero una sigue desaparecida...” [05:30]
• On California Weather:
  “Se esperan lluvias equivalentes a varios meses e inundaciones potencialmente mortales en el sur de California.” [07:00]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:50 – Main News Begins – Anchor introduction
• 01:00 – US-Venezuela Oil Tanker Standoff
• 02:10 – Trump’s Statements on Venezuela and Maduro
• 03:30 – Venezuelan Government’s Response and Warnings to the International Community
• 04:00 – Epstein Case: Survivor Criticisms of DOJ Disclosures
• 05:30 – Mexican Navy Plane Crash in Texas: Updates and Rescue Efforts
• 07:00 – California Storms: Threat Warnings and Impact

Conclusion

This episode succinctly summarizes critical global and US/Latin American developments: ongoing US-Venezuela oil tensions, obstacles facing Epstein case survivors, a tragic Mexican Navy plane crash, and significant weather threats in California. The reporting maintains a factual, urgent tone, keeping listeners informed on developing stories and their broader implications.