Podcast Summary: Noticias con Calle – December 4, 2025
Host: Jay Fonseca
Episode Theme: Analysis and discussion of the most important news of the day in Puerto Rico, with a focus on political developments and key headlines, previewing exclusive survey results.

Episode Overview

Jay Fonseca delivers a dynamic rundown of Puerto Rico’s top news stories for December 4, 2025, highlighting emerging political dramas, the release of significant polling data, and government accountability topics. He provides in-depth commentary on the precarious popularity of Governor Jennifer González Colón, ongoing scandals involving top officials, the federal role in fiscal oversight, and socio-economic challenges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Exclusive Preview of New Political Polls

• Launch of Jay’s Survey: Jay announces the release of a new survey on Puerto Rican political opinions, supported by his YouTube channel members. He promises more detailed, exclusive results to members in the coming week.

  • "He prometido y les había dicho y finalmente hemos empezado... La próxima semana oficialmente sale nuestra nueva encuesta." (01:01)
  • Poll topics include MAGA identification, Tomás Rivera Schatz’s image and electability, racing scenarios against Jennifer González, and whether Juan Dalmau should run again.

• Teaser for Lead Data’s Public Survey Results:
  Jay presents the just-published Lead Data survey, focusing on public favorability ratings for Governor Jennifer González Colón.

2. Controversy: Alleged Misuse of Public Funds in Bayamón

• Reports have surfaced (originating from El Nuevo Día) alleging that the wife of the Bayamón mayor, also the sub-secretary of state, purportedly tried to have a recent trip to Spain paid as an official government expense.
• Jay highlights the lack of clarity or official investigation into the allegations and suggests possible political motivations for the rumor’s spread.
  • "Si esto es falso, debería entonces ser aclarado, creo yo... Se publica algo como esto tan y tan serio y nadie lo toca." (02:21)
  • "¿Esa guerra interna del PNP?... A lo mejor todo esto es un embuste para enemistar a la gobernadora y ponerla a pelear con el alcalde de Bayamón..." (04:17)

3. Crushing Poll Numbers for Governor Jennifer González Colón

• The Lead Data poll displays historically poor numbers for the sitting governor.
• Dramatically declining approval:
  • Positive opinion (excellent + good) is down to 12%
  • Neutral ratings have plummeted, with many shifting toward strong disapproval (“malísimo”)
• Jay contextualizes these findings, comparing them to previous political benchmarks and noting the challenge for any political recovery.
  • "Los números son bien complicados para la gobernadora porque la gente que estaba neutro ha ido moviéndose a malo o malísimo..." (06:52)
  • "Yo nunca he visto esto a un año de la gobernación... nunca antes vistos." (06:58)
  • "Los neutrales que estaban diciendo déjame darle el break, están moviéndose no a malo, a malísimo..." (09:36)
• He suggests internal PNP party conflicts and the overall political climate as contributing factors.

Notable Quote

"Eso es dramáticamente malo ahora en estos números, porque muestra que la gente se está reposicionando, redefiniéndola negativamente, y esto evidentemente es una noticia bien, bien desfavorable para la gobernadora."
— Jay Fonseca (10:43)

4. Federal Oversight and Trump’s Moves on the Fiscal Board

• Jay unpacks the complex legal dispute over the Trump administration’s attempted removal of Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Board (La Junta) members.
  • The law (PROMESA) requires “just cause” for such removals; the court ruled Trump couldn’t remove them without cause.
  • Jay ponders whether Trump’s appeal reveals a broader, possibly strategic desire for increased executive control over U.S. territories—potentially for geostrategic reasons.
  • Raises the context of “insular cases” that established precedent for U.S. control over territories.
    • "La Junta fue removida sin causa. Donald Trump sacó la Junta sin causa. La ley Promesa exige que tiene que ser una remoción con causa." (11:58)
    • "Yo sé que suena conspiratorio, conspiranoico, etc. Pero yo creo que hay unos intereses geopolíticos, militares, donde los territorios de Estados Unidos van a asumir una posición más estratégica..." (13:34)

5. Quickfire News Headlines & Social Commentary

• Suspension of Arroyo’s Mayor: For two sexual harassment complaints; seriousness highlighted.
• OGP and CEE Under Investigation: Allegations of illegal bonus distributions.
• Dominican Consulate: Focused on sensitive handling of property seizures and deportations.
• Healthcare Crisis: Another hospital closure (Hope in Humacao); government allegedly learns through media, raising questions about oversight.
• Infrastructure Funding Shift: Funds originally for PR highway projects in Adjuntas and Utuado reallocated elsewhere; draws attention to changing government priorities and past political statements.
  • "Así que la conexión de Utuado y Ajunta, pueblo de Puerto Rico, Utuado y Ajunta, Arecibo y Ponce, ya saben, les quitaron los chavos a ustedes para dárselo a otras carreteras..." (16:50)
• Energy Sector: LUMA Power seeks to add a $15 base fee for all energy consumers, even those with solar—seen as an attack on renewable energy progress.

6. Social & Economic Issues Affecting Puerto Ricans

• Expensive U.S. Cities: Many Puerto Ricans relocate to the U.S. for high cost-of-living locales; comparison with Puerto Rico’s own rising costs.
• Housing Initiatives: Noted that repairs were completed on homes in Guaynabo.
• Carlos Delgado: The baseball star is on the threshold of Hall of Fame induction—Jay calls for support.
• Obamacare Subsidy Cuts: Imminent expiration of healthcare credits could force many to lower-quality plans.
  • "...dicho sea de paso, por suscribirse a los Estados Unidos o suscribir desde allá, me ayudas mucho más todavía. Pues resulta ser que los créditos se acaban ahora los créditos de lo Bamacare se acaban..." (17:52)
• H1B Visa Review: Trump administration announces probe into work visa abuses.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Political Discontent:
  "Los datos son los datos... aquí en este espacio le hemos dado seguimiento, pero como que no pasa nada?” (05:00)
• Warning on Political Viability:
  “Esos son números de inviabilidad política, 32-33%... son los números de Pierluisi, que fue lo que provocó que el alcalde de Bayamón dijera que Pierluisi no podía correr…” (09:20)
• Historical Reflection:
  "Así fue como empezó la relación de Puerto Rico con Estados Unidos… los casos insulares… Importantísimo, creo yo." (14:31)
• Energy Policy Critique:
  “Esto es una guerra contra energía renovable… Luma tratando de subirle el cargo a $15 de conectarnos todos los meses." (17:32)
• Call for Community Support:
  "Oraciones por [Carlos Delgado] porque se lo merece." (18:14)

Timestamps: Important Segments

• [01:01] Launch of new survey and poll topics preview
• [02:21] Bayamón travel scandal discussion
• [06:52] Lead Data poll preview—falling governor approval
• [09:36] Detailed poll analysis and implications (neutrals turning negative)
• [11:58] Trump and the Fiscal Board controversy explained
• [13:34] Jay’s theorizing on federal control over territories
• [15:34] Local government headlines: Arroyo, CEE, Dominican Consulate, hospital closures
• [16:50] Infrastructure funds reallocated—public works controversy
• [17:32] LUMA’s proposed fee hike for energy users
• [18:14] Carlos Delgado and community pride
• [17:52] Obamacare subsidies ending
• [19:25] Close and promotion for Jay’s YouTube channel with a final call to action

Tone & Delivery

Jay Fonseca maintains his signature energetic, incisive, and conversational style, peppered with rhetorical questions, speculation on political motives, and a drive for accountability. The tone balances serious critique with moments of relatability and humor, ensuring accessibility for listeners while encouraging civic engagement.

For more detailed polling results and exclusive content, Jay encourages listeners to join his YouTube channel as members.