Podcast Summary: Hoy por Hoy — "Las 7 de Hoy por Hoy | Trump dio un ultimátum a Maduro para que abandonara Venezuela"

Date: December 2, 2025
Host: Àngels Barceló & Team (SER Podcast)

Overview

This episode of "Hoy por Hoy," led by Àngels Barceló, offers an incisive overview of current international and national news. The centerpiece is Reuters' exclusive report detailing Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to leave Venezuela, coupled with broader implications for global politics, social crises within Spain, and noteworthy cultural curiosities. Contributors from Cadena SER provide on-the-ground updates and expert commentary, creating a fast-paced yet comprehensive portrait of the day's critical issues.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump's Ultimatum to Maduro on Venezuela

(00:02–04:30)

• Main Story: Reuters reveals that Trump gave Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro until the previous Friday to leave Venezuela, offering a choice of destination.
• Negotiation Details:
  • Maduro declined; negotiations broke down because Trump rejected most of Maduro's conditions, including:
    • Full pardon for Maduro and his family
    • Suspension of International Criminal Court proceedings
    • Lifting of sanctions on Venezuelan officials
    • Appointment of Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim head of government
• Escalation: After refusal, Trump ordered the closure of Venezuelan airspace.
• International Pressure: "Al líder de Venezuela se le está acabando el tiempo ante la presión de Washington." (Host quoting Reuters, 02:47)
• Maduro’s Response: Maduro characterizes the U.S. actions as "terrorismo psicológico" and takes measures to reorganize his political office.

Notable Quote

• "Hemos vivido 22 semanas de una agresión que se puede calificar como terrorismo psicológico."
  —Maduro, as recounted by the host (03:58)

2. Global Diplomatic Movements

(04:30–06:00)

• Ukraine Peace Talks:
  • U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, a Trump confidant, meets Putin in Moscow to discuss the U.S.-proposed peace plan.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky pushes for territorial integrity and resists concessions to Russia:
    "La clave está para él en la integridad territorial de Ucrania. Su línea roja está en que no aceptará... que la invasión rusa se premie con concesiones de soberanía."
    (Host, 05:27)

3. Public Health: African Swine Fever in Barcelona

(06:00–09:00)

• Current Status:
  • Limited outbreak to a 6km radius in Parc Natural de Collserola.
  • Two wild boars dead, 8 suspected cases, additional 40 samples analyzed.
  • Likely origin: consumption of contaminated sausage.
• Containment Efforts:
  • "Los 400 agentes rurales y los de la UME están barriendo cada centímetro para intentar encontrar posibles nuevos cadáveres de jabalíes."
    —Óscar Ordech, Conseller de Agricultura (07:44)
  • Drones, disinfection, and removal of dead animals employed.
  • EU sending experts; citizens urged to cooperate. Over 400 calls received since Saturday.
• Consumer Safety:
  • Agriculture Minister Luis Planas assures there is no risk in consuming pork products:
    "Absoluta seguridad respecto de los ciudadanos... en el consumo de los productos de cerdo. No se produce ningún tipo de transmisión de la peste porcina africana."
    (08:32)
  • China restricts only pork from Barcelona, not nationwide exports.

4. Teen Deaths in Jaén: Self-Injury and Mental Health Crisis

(09:00–13:00)

• Incident:
  • Two teenage girls found dead in Jaén; the principal hypothesis is suicide, but one father firmly denies it.
• School Protocols:
  • Both had a history of self-harm, protocols had been activated.
• Parental Testimony:
  • "Jamás ella se quitaría la vida porque era una niña feliz. Estaba pasando por su mejor momento." —Padre de Sarit, (11:47)
• Data on Self-Injury:
  • 34% of Spanish adolescents have self-harmed; 16% do so frequently.
  • Social networks like Instagram and TikTok cited as sources for self-harm methods.
  • Experts deny it's a pandemic effect, but note an exponential rise since 2020.
  • School Insights:
    • "Estas niñas, cuando ya hablas con ellas, confiesan que en Instagram y TikTok hay vídeos en los que te enseñan cómo autolesionarte." —Prof. Carmen Cruz & Charo Torcal (12:29)

5. Spanish Police Dismantle Neo-Nazi Terrorist Cell

(13:00–14:30)

• Group: “Bays”—first detected cell; intended attacks on politicians, Jewish and Muslim communities, immigrants, LGTBIQ+ people, and antifascists.
• Operation:
  • Weapons, including silencer-fitted pistols, were seized.
  • Leader: Former Falange member, linked to founder Rinaldo Názaro (residing in Russia).
  • Recent international call for a “racial war” prompted urgent arrests.
  • "Precisamente hace solo un mes, este neonazi... hizo un llamamiento a todas sus células durmientes para iniciar una guerra racial ejecutando ataques selectivos." —Javier Bañuelos (14:07)

6. The Controversial Video of King Emeritus Juan Carlos I

(14:30–15:00)

• Purpose:
  • Video promoting his new memoirs, targeting young Spaniards.
  • Calls for support for his son, King Felipe VI, and claims a pivotal role for the monarchy in modern Spain.
  • Zarzuela Palace sources consider the video “inoportuno e innecesario.”
  • Memorable line: "Os pido que apoyéis a mi hijo, Rey Felipe, en este duro trabajo." —Juan Carlos I, (14:52)

7. Economic Updates

(15:00–17:30)

Airbus:

• Shares fall 5.5% after new manufacturing defect discovered, alongside existing software issues affecting over 6,000 A-family jets.
• Billions in market value lost; possible delays and challenges to annual targets.
• "Las acciones de Airbus cayeron ayer más de un 5,5%... algunos analistas sitúan ya como uno de los peores capítulos para esa aeronáutica..." —Pablo Anzola (16:25)

Telefónica:

• Repeats the early retirement model for staff aged 55+, proposes over 5,000 job cuts; unions demand strictly voluntary departures.
• "Exigen que la compañía descarte la aplicación de despidos forzosos y que todas las salidas se basen en la voluntariedad." —Jordi Fábrega (17:06)

8. Regional Briefs

(17:30–19:30)

a) Seville: Festival Ride Controversy

• Debate:
  • Fairground ride simulating the Virgen del Rocío procession, set to "Salve Rociera," sparks heated social media debate—some view as disrespectful, others as playful.

b) Mallorca: Autonomous Woman’s Maternity Message

• Anecdote:
  • Local woman closes her shop with sign: "Voy a dar a luz y vuelvo. Atentamente, Autónoma de España."
    Symbolizes precarity for self-employed during maternity leave.

c) Menorca: Record Olive Oil Harvest

• Fact:
  • First harvest under IGP (Indicación Geográfica Protegida): 140 tons olives, 16,000 liters oil, from 14 farmers.
    "La cosecha de este año... ha sido muy buena. Es una temporada récord..." —Manuel Martínez Corroza, IGP President (18:46)

d) Algeciras: Shocking Road Incident

• Incident:
  • Delivery driver clings to the hood of a van for several meters; van driver (unlicensed) attempts to flee but is caught.
  • "Película de terror... el conductor intentó huir pero fue interceptado. No tenía carnet." (19:15)

9. Cultural Recommendation: "Días de sol y piedra" by Pepe Pérez Muelas

(19:30–21:00)

• Journey:
  • Author describes battling anxiety and finding healing through cycling the Via Francigena from the Alps to Rome—turning a physical challenge into inner transformation.
  • Collects literary and artistic references along the Italian route—Pavese, Primo Levi, Petrarca, Verdi, Bertolucci, Fellini, and more—including mythic figures such as Nausicaa and Penélope.
  • Memorable reflection:
    "La bicicleta me salvó. Esto suena eslogan, pero es cierto que es el origen de este ascenso hacia la curación." —Pepe Pérez Muelas (20:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Maduro on U.S. Pressures:
  "Hemos vivido 22 semanas de una agresión que se puede calificar como terrorismo psicológico." (03:58)

• Parent of Jaén victim:
  "Jamás ella se quitaría la vida porque era una niña feliz." (11:47)

• Teacher testimony regarding self-harm:
  "En Instagram, en TikTok, hay vídeos en los que te enseñan cómo autolesionarte." —Prof. Carmen Cruz & Charo Torcal (12:29)

• King Juan Carlos' appeal:
  "Os pido que apoyéis a mi hijo Rey Felipe en este duro trabajo." (14:52)

• Book author on recovery:
  "La bicicleta me salvó. Esto suena eslogan, pero es cierto..." —Pepe Pérez Muelas (20:24)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trump’s Ultimatum to Maduro: 00:02–04:30
• Ukraine peace efforts: 04:30–06:00
• African Swine Fever outbreak: 06:00–09:00
• Teen deaths in Jaén, mental health discussion: 09:00–13:00
• Neo-Nazi cell dismantled: 13:00–14:30
• King Juan Carlos video: 14:30–15:00
• Airbus and Telefónica economic news: 15:00–17:30
• Regional news briefs: 17:30–19:30
• Cultural recommendation: 19:30–21:00

Conclusion

This comprehensive morning news podcast combines hard-hitting reporting on geopolitical tensions, poignant social commentary (especially on adolescent mental health), economic updates, and colorful slices of Spanish daily life. The tone moves deftly between urgency, empathy, and cultural curiosity, making it valuable both as a news digest and as a reflection on contemporary society.