Podcast Summary: Noticias con Calle – January 22, 2026

Host: Jay Fonseca
Episode: PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 22 ENERO DE 2026
Date: 22 January 2026

Main Theme

Jay Fonseca's daily rundown covers the most significant national headlines, featuring urgent crime and political news, shifts in global dynamics, controversies in Puerto Rico, energy market analyses, implications of recent economic decisions, and updates on key legal cases. The episode weaves together local scandal, international affairs, and critical socio-political debates shaping Puerto Rico and the world.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Narco-Reggaeton Scandal and the Case of John Chimi

[00:00–04:30]

• A major news update links the reggaetón industry to organized crime.
• John Chimi (Ángel Javier), a known artist, will plead guilty after authorities found WhatsApp chats linking him and others (e.g., Vitu Nano, La Cone) to alleged criminal activities.
• The investigation involves “La Familia” gang and implicates multiple music industry figures in conspiracies, including the high-profile case of a police sergeant’s murder. C Dobleta, another defendant, faces possible death penalty.
• Jay Fonseca:

  “La música es la forma más fácil de lavar dinero en eventos y cosas así… Es muy difícil, por no decir imposible, que puedan cogerte y saber de cuánto dinero viene en cash y cuánto dinero viene del bajo mundo…” [03:00]

2. Case of Elvia Cabrera & Witness Intimidation

[04:30–05:30]

• Elvia Cabrera’s trial to include over 40 witnesses, an unprecedented number.
• Concerns are raised over TikTok and Facebook pages allegedly being used to threaten or dissuade witnesses from testifying.

3. New World Order & “Junta de la Paz”

[05:50–08:00]

• Jay signals a pivotal international moment: ex-President Trump, with NATO’s Mark Rutte, announced a new “Junta de la Paz” intended to supersede the UN Security Council—controversially involving global strongmen.
• Trump pressures Europe in negotiations over Greenland, leveraging U.S. aid in the Ukraine war.
• Warning for Puerto Ricans to pay closer attention to global power shifts.

4. Solar Energy, U.S. Energy Volatility, and the Gas Market

[08:00–12:30]

• U.S. faces a “federal war” against solar panels; Trump administration restricts solar adoption (affecting PR directly).
• Natural gas prices are dramatically unstable, with recent cold snaps causing sharp spikes.
• Jay criticizes the government for taxing solar energy while touting gas as “stable”:

  “Decir que la energía eléctrica nuestra puede depender de ese tipo de producción... demuestra lo evidentemente brutos que somos, o disparateros o entregados…” [11:55]

• Contrasts the predictability of solar (after initial investment) to gas’s wild fluctuations.

5. U.S. Policies Toward Cuba

[13:00–14:00]

• Wall Street Journal reports on U.S. efforts (via CIA) to foment regime change in Cuba by recruiting insiders, veering away from military tactics.

6. Local Political Maneuvering and Media Influence

[14:20–17:00]

• Explains how the Governor of Puerto Rico publicizes achievements, particularly job creation, via a surge in government-paid media ads.
• Warns that the claimed job growth likely stems from federal stimulus and pre-existing projects, not gubernatorial action.
• Discusses the manipulative potential of extensive state-sponsored publicity in shaping public perception.

7. Tax Reform and Solar/EV Tax Controversy

[17:00–20:00]

• The touted “tax cuts” in Puerto Rico are misleading—while nominal rates are lowered, the removal of a 5% credit raises effective taxes for many, especially those earning $100,000+.
• Jay highlights that new taxes on solar panels, hybrid, and electric vehicles will likely bite more in the near future as automakers shift to hybrid production.

8. U.S. Economic Policy and the World Economic Forum

[15:57–17:29]
(Notable Segment in English:

• Howard Lutnick (Sec. of Commerce, Trump administration), World Economic Forum:

  “America first is a different model, one that we encourage other countries to consider, which is that our workers come first.… You should not be dependent for that, which is fundamental to your sovereignty on any other nation..."

• Jay interprets: Multilateralism is over; the old “world order” is gone, replaced by power-based alliances and self-interest.

9. Wanda Rolón Road Naming Debate

[18:00–19:00]

• Jay supports naming a highway after Pastor Wanda Rolón, despite political motives, citing undeniable community service work.
• Acknowledges public criticism but credits the positive impact of her church’s initiatives.

10. Other Noteworthy Updates

[20:00–24:00]

• The clandestine care home crisis: desperate families pay up to $4,000/month without checking permits.
• Financial expert Ray Dalio predicts global investment will shift away from the U.S. due to its growing instability.
• Supreme Court decision: President Trump can't remove Federal Reserve Board members (Lisa Cook’s case), but can act more freely with regulatory agencies (FTC/Slaughter case), correcting local media confusion about the implications for Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Oversight Board.
• Popular Democratic Party (PPD) reorganizes San Juan, with speculation about David Bernier running for mayor or governor.
• Update: The ICE misreported a Cuban immigrant’s death as a suicide—it was a homicide.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jay Fonseca:

  "La música es la forma más fácil de lavar dinero… todos lo sabemos, el que no sepa eso pues vive en otro planeta." [03:00]
  "Vean esos son los hechos, los datos… Esto no es una opinión, ya esto no es Jay el conspiranoico." [12:30]
  "Que venga el gas natural… pero no me quites ni me castigues por usar placa o por fusión nuclear… apostar todos los huevos a esa canasta, vean eso, eso no es un mercado estable…" [24:00]

• Howard Lutnick (Trump’s Secretary of Commerce):

  “You should not be dependent for that, which is fundamental to your sovereignty on any other nation… if you’re going to be dependent on someone, it darn well, better be your best allies.” [15:57]

• Jay Fonseca (about media manipulation):

  "La gobernadora está gastando millones de dólares en anuncios en los medios, sabiendo que los medios están más desesperados que nunca porque no hay anuncios." [15:00]

Key Timestamps

• 00:00–04:30 – Narco-reggaetón scandal, John Chimi, C Dobleta updates
• 04:30–05:45 – Elvia Cabrera trial, witness intimidation via social media
• 05:50–08:00 – Trump’s global ‘Junta de la Paz;’ NATO/Greenland pressure
• 08:00–12:30 – Gas price volatility, solar energy taxation
• 13:00–14:00 – U.S. intelligence operations in Cuba
• 14:20–17:00 – Media ads, job statistics and public perception
• 15:57–17:29 – Howard Lutnick's WEF remarks on U.S. economic sovereignty
• 17:00–20:00 – PR tax reform, solar/EV tax effects
• 18:00–19:00 – Wanda Rolón’s church and highway naming
• 20:00–24:00 – Care home crisis, Ray Dalio predictions, Supreme Court/FED vs. FTC, San Juan PPD, ICE incident update

Tone and Language

• Jay’s tone is conversational, direct, passionate, and critical, combining analysis with signature street-savvy skepticism.
• He blends irony, urgency, and a tough-love attitude (“te toca a ti bregar con lo tuyo, en serio”) while exposing hidden trends and urging civic engagement.

Conclusion

The episode is a comprehensive, critical tour of the news—spanning local scandals, global realignments, and day-to-day practicalities affecting Puerto Ricans. Jay Fonseca presses listeners to look beyond headlines, question official narratives, and prepare for rapidly changing political and economic realities.