Podcast Summary: Las 7 de Hoy por Hoy | El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprueba el plan de paz de Trump para Gaza

Date: November 18, 2025
Host: Àngels Barceló, SER Podcast
Key Contributors: José María Lasalle, Nacho Carretero, Antón Losada, Javier Aroca, Marta Sanz, Eduardo Madina, Mariola Urrea, Manuel Delgado, Bob Pop, and others

Episode Overview

The episode delivers a comprehensive morning news rundown focusing on significant political and social developments in Spain and abroad. The main headline is the United Nations Security Council’s approval of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, alongside coverage of national political disputes, healthcare rights, historical memory legislation, and cultural recommendations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. ONU Approves Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

• [00:11] The Security Council at the UN has officially approved a peace plan for Gaza promoted by Donald Trump.
  • This includes deploying an international peacekeeping force until at least 2027 to protect Palestinian civilians and humanitarian corridors, also securing Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt.
  • The UN aims for a two-state solution for Palestine’s self-determination, celebrated by Palestinian authorities.
• [01:01] Political context and skepticism remain:
  • “Eso es lo que consta por escrito. Otra cosa es que esto vaya a cumplirse, el reconocimiento de los dos estados.” – Political Analyst (01:01)
  • Despite the formal process, ongoing violence continues, with at least 260 Palestinians killed during the ceasefire.
• [01:17] Hamas rejects the plan, claiming it meets only Israeli objectives and labelling the peace force as an occupation. US envoy Mike Waltz emphasizes the need for Gaza’s demilitarization.
• [01:40] The plan creates a transitional authority to be supervised by Trump himself.

2. US Foreign Policy & Trump’s Wider Agenda

• [01:40] Trump hints at expanding military actions in the Americas:
  • When asked about authorizing attacks in Mexican waters: “Me parece bien, hagámos lo que haga falta.” (Trump, 01:40)
• [02:12] Continued pressure on Venezuela; Trump accuses Maduro of exporting prisoners to the US. Maduro calls for dialogue.
• [02:37] Ukrainian President Zelensky arrives in Spain for meetings, seeking further support in the war with Russia.
  • He will meet King Felipe VI and PM Pedro Sánchez.

3. National Politics: Caso Mazón & Valencia Crisis

• [02:57] Carlos Mazón, the Valencian president in functions, testifies before a parliamentary commission regarding a crisis (“La Habana”).
  • Denies responsibility for the alert system’s failure during the event.
  • [03:25] “Usted ha dicho que no existe un protocolo de ES alert. Pues es este.” – Gabriel Rufián (03:25)
• [03:54] Opposition criticizes Mazón’s absence and lack of communication during the crisis.
  • Mazón justifies missing calls: “Pues yo la de las 19.10 no sé si estaba andando y tenía el móvil en la mochila.” (Mazón, 04:11)
  • Field reporter: “No atender una llamada de veintitantas que hice no significa estar incomunicado como se ha dicho.” (04:25)
• [04:38] Further scrutiny on Mazón evolves around his communication with party leader Feijóo.

4. Disputes on Abortion Access in Madrid

• [06:23] The government is taking legal action against the Madrid region, the only one refusing to establish a registry of doctors objecting to performing abortions.
  • Ayuso claims the registry “solo sirve para señalar a los profesionales”; government insists it's to ensure women’s access.
  • [07:11] “El derecho al aborto es un derecho de las mujeres en Madrid y no se tienen que ir a ningún sitio.” – Óscar López (Madrid PSOE, 07:11)
  • Minister Mónica García notes 99% of abortions are referred to the private sector.

5. National Memory: Dictatorship Vestiges

• [07:49] The government to approve a decree cataloging and eventually removing vestiges of Franco’s dictatorship, like street names, plaques, and insignias.
  • [08:47] “¿Cómo se puede alguien oponer a realizar exhumaciones, a devolver las personas a sus familiares, a la dignidad, a la no repetición, a la justicia?” – Ángel Víctor Torres (08:47)
  • Some elements will be “resignificados” if artistically valuable.

6. Fiscal Policy & Budget Challenges

• [09:12] Government announces timetable for regional financing reform and introduces new budget deficit targets, seeking consensus amid political fractures.
• [10:01] Minister Montero keeps options open if regions reject the proposed deficit path.

7. Scientific Update: Obesity Treatment Setback

• [10:36] Study shows ‘tircepatida’ (Mountharo) can suppress food cravings temporarily, but its effect on brain responses fades after five months—“El impacto del fármaco en el cerebro es solo temporal y el efecto rebote también se produce.” – Javier Ruiz Martínez, reporting (11:41)

Spain Today: Social, Criminal, and Civil News

1. Sevilla’s Kings Parade Poster Controversy

• [12:00] Poster artist Fernando Vaquero receives threats over including a Betis shirt in the Kings Parade artwork.
  • [12:17] “He recibido efectivamente llamadas de madrugada amenazándome… porque en su pintura hay una camiseta del Betis y también una túnica de la Hermandad de la Macarena.” – Field Reporter (12:17)
  • Humorous local analysis: “Refleja como un niño deja atrás la camiseta del Betis y tiene la ilusión de ir corriendo a sus padres.” – Francisco Jesús Macías (12:32)

2. Crime & Investigation

• [13:39] Two octogenarians detained in Mahón for stealing and selling 37 gold coins valued at 30,000€. Investigation ongoing.

3. National Emergency Drill in Cádiz

• [14:49] Largest tsunami emergency simulation ever in Spain scheduled in Cádiz, involving 20,000+ people. All local residents will receive alarm messages and be evacuated as practice.

Cultural Recommendation

“Anatomía de un instante” TV Series

• [15:52] Pepa Blanes recommends the adaptation of Javier Cercas's book focused on Spain's 1981 coup attempt.
  • Series spotlights three central characters in Spain’s transition: Suárez, Carrillo, Gutiérrez Mellado.
  • [16:54] The compelling use of an off-screen narrator, “deja claro los claroscuros que ha tenido la transición.” – Host (16:54)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Gaza Plan:
  “Otra cosa es que esto vaya a cumplirse, el reconocimiento de los dos estados.” – Political Analyst (01:01)

• On Mazón's communication lapse:
  “Pues yo la de las 19.10 no sé si estaba andando y tenía el móvil en la mochila.” – Mazón (04:11)
  “No atender una llamada de veintitantas que hice no significa estar incomunicado como se ha dicho.” – Field Reporter (04:25)

• On Madrid abortion registry:
  “El derecho al aborto es un derecho de las mujeres en Madrid y no se tienen que ir a ningún sitio.” – Óscar López (07:11)

• On historical memory:
  “¿Cómo se puede alguien oponer a realizar exhumaciones, a la dignidad, a la no repetición, a la justicia?” – Ángel Víctor Torres (08:47)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Gaza Peace Plan & UN Vote: 00:11-02:37
• Zelensky Visit/Ukraine: 02:37-02:44
• Caso Mazón (Valencia crisis): 02:57-05:21
• Madrid Abortion Law Conflict: 06:23-07:47
• Franco Dictatorship Vestiges Law: 07:49-09:12
• Budget/Deficit Announcements: 09:12-10:29
• Obesity Drug Study: 10:36-11:41
• Local/Regional News (Andalusia, Baleares): 11:51-14:49
• Cádiz Tsunami Drill: 14:49-15:39
• Cultural Recommendation (“Anatomía de un instante”): 15:43-16:54