Podcast Summary: Las Noticias con Calle – 2 de febrero de 2026

Host: Jay Fonseca
Date: February 2, 2026

Overview

In this special episode, Jay Fonseca delivers his daily rundown of Puerto Rico's most important news, blending major national achievements with the usual political debates and legislative updates. The episode opens with prideful reflections on Puerto Rican global triumphs, particularly Bad Bunny’s historic recognition, the national baseball team's dramatic win, and boxer Sandersayas' notable bout. The tone is both celebratory and critical, as Jay contrasts moments of Puerto Rican unity with the ongoing divisiveness exemplified by political leaders, notably Senate President Tomás Rivera Schatz.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. A Great Day for Boricuas: Triumphs in Music, Sports, and Boxing

• Bad Bunny’s Big Moment: Jay beams with pride following Bad Bunny’s win at a major music awards event, seeing it as a pivotal moment for Puerto Rican visibility and identity.
  • Bad Bunny’s English-language acceptance speech is featured, emphasizing unity and love over division (01:19).
• Puerto Rico’s Sporting Victories:
  • The Puerto Rico baseball team staged a dramatic comeback against Mexico, winning 5–4 in the final inning.
  • Sandersayas secures a hard-fought, split-decision win in boxing—Jay personally found the fight to be closer than scored, though expert consensus backed the outcome.
• Jay’s Sentiment: "Hoy de verdad que hay que dársela a Bad Bunny. Hoy yo me siento orgulloso de ser puertorriqueño." (00:19)

2. Bad Bunny’s Speech: Uniting Message

• Transcript Snippet:

  “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans... The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love.” (01:19)

• Jay's Reflection: Uses this speech to pose a contrast between pride in artistic ambassadors and ongoing political toxicity.

3. Political Infighting & Rivera Schatz’s Response

• Rivera Schatz’s Remarks: The Senate President lashes out via social media against political adversaries, calling out hypocrisy and referencing the “Cariperao del año.”
  • Jay criticizes Rivera Schatz for focusing on political attacks rather than constructive leadership, particularly regarding tax reform.
  • Jay points out: “Lleva tres veces de presidente del Senado. ¿Puerto Rico ha mejorado... gracias a su gestión? Esa es la pregunta.” (03:50)
• Insight: Jay takes aim at the pattern of media complicity in promoting political figures who strategically leak information.

4. Legislative & Policy Updates

• Real Estate & Housing:
  • Ongoing amendments to maritime zone laws, pushing to facilitate housing purchases and incentivize property buying, with notable mortgage interest rate drops (now at 4.75%).
• Education Funding:
  • Department of Education claims Puerto Rico only gets $2,200–$4,900 per student annually—Jay disputes this, arguing for much higher per-student figures.
• Inheritance Reform:
  • Legislative proposal to allow caregivers to inherit if there are no family heirs—a nuanced debate with both pros and cons.
• Violence & Public Safety:
  • New law would allow survivors of domestic violence expedited, extended firearm permits (from 90 days to 5 years).
  • Jay credits Ferdinand Pérez and himself for persistent advocacy on this issue.
  • “No tiene sentido que una persona... no pueda... conseguir un arma rápidamente.” (53:32 approximate)
• Water & Electricity Woes:
  • Major outages and infrastructure failures described; Acueductos (water authority) blames power company failures for ongoing supply interruptions impacting tens of thousands of residents.
  • Continued blackouts, with LUMA arguing resource limits prevent them from fixing the grid.

5. Other News & Social Commentary

• Miss Universe Visit: Arrival of the “most controversial” Miss Universe in Puerto Rico—attention to public reaction.
• Baseball & Sports Diplomacy:
  • Behind-the-scenes interventions to ensure Puerto Rico’s full participation in major international baseball tournaments.
  • Recognition from international outlets (Yahoo, ESPN, Sports Illustrated) for local investigative reporting.
• Fluoride Ban Proposal: U.S. Health Secretary RFK suggests banning water fluoridation, though Puerto Rico is largely unaffected since it stopped the practice years earlier.
• Influencer Regulation:
  • Jay advocates against parents making their children social media influencers, citing potential mental health risks. “Por la salud mental de los niños especialmente, uno debería hacer eso.” (Near 01:00:00)

6. Election Procedures & Political Issues

• Early Voting Reforms: Push to lower the absentee vote eligibility age to 50; Jay supports more in-person early voting but is wary of mail fraud potential.
• University Leadership: The president of the University of Puerto Rico narrowly survives a no-confidence vote, only after executive branch intervention.
• Federal Oversight: Nydia Velázquez calls for an investigation into the administration of public housing, pointing to mismanagement by appointees with little relevant expertise.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bad Bunny (01:19):

  “The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love... Don’t forget that.”

• Jay on Rivera Schatz (03:18):

  “Lleva tres veces de presidente del Senado. ¿Puerto Rico ha mejorado, ha sido mejor gracias a su gestión? Esa es la pregunta que usted debería hacerse.”

• Jay on Gun Access for DV Victims (~54:00):

  “No tiene sentido que una persona que sabemos que la policía no va a llegar a tiempo para protegerle… no pueda ir a conseguir un arma rápidamente de forma expedita.”

• Jay’s recurring refrain:

  “Hoy es un gran día para ser puertorriqueño, excepto si usted es Rivera Schatz.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00 – 01:19: Introduction, pride in Puerto Rican achievements, setup for Bad Bunny’s speech
• 01:19 – 03:18: Bad Bunny’s acceptance speech (English)
• 03:18 – 10:00: Rivera Schatz’s political critiques and Jay’s analysis of political theatrics
• 10:00 – 15:00: Recap of sports victories, sports commentary, and legislative updates
• 15:00 – 30:00: Discussion of housing, tax reform, ongoing political debates
• 30:00 – 50:00: Domestic violence firearm license reforms, blackouts, water supply issues, and related government accountability
• 50:00 – 60:00: Broader social issues: influencer laws, Miss Universe, policy insights, and closing opinions

Tone & Language

Jay Fonseca maintains his signature sharp, colloquial, and candid style—mixing humor, pride, frustration, and direct critique. He frequently pivots from celebrating Puerto Rican cultural wins to dissecting political dysfunction, encouraging self-reflection and active civic engagement from his listeners.

Conclusion

This episode delivers a snapshot of Puerto Rican life: moments of global pride coexisting with ongoing domestic challenges. Jay Fonseca amplifies the voice of everyday Puerto Ricans, balancing celebration with critical scrutiny, always urging for better leadership and more active citizenship.

Closing note:
“Hoy es un gran día para ser puertorriqueño, excepto si usted Rivera Schatz. Que tengan un día productivo.”