Podcast Summary

Podcast: Noticias de la mañana
Host: Telemundo Network Group
Episode: Las noticias de la mañana, martes 13 de enero de 2026
Date: January 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of "Noticias de la mañana" delivers a comprehensive update on major news stories affecting the U.S. Latino community, with a particular focus on intensified immigration operations in Minneapolis, the impact of cold weather across the southern U.S., updates on immigration policy under the Trump administration, international political developments, and community responses to recent weather disasters. The tone is serious, empathetic, and community-oriented, frequently giving voice to affected individuals and local leaders.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Climate of Fear Amid Immigration Raids in Minneapolis

• [00:02] The broadcast opens highlighting growing fear among Minneapolis residents, especially in immigrant communities, due to increased immigration enforcement.
• Local resident Nimco Omar recounts being stopped without cause and pressured to show her documents, sharing:

  "La cantidad de agentes que hay aterrorizando a la gente ha hecho que tengamos que ir a la escuela con la posibilidad de ir virtual..." – Silvia Ibáñez, maestra ([06:03])

• Demonstrations and tense confrontations between federal agents and the community are described. Tear gas and force were reportedly used against protesters and residents.

Notable Quote:

"To protect our city, to stand by the people who we love and our neighbors. And what we see is a whole lot of chaos that this Trump administration is trying to cause."
— Jacob Frey, alcalde de Minneapolis ([05:04])

• The city’s mayor and community leaders are pursuing legal action to limit federal immigration operations.
• [05:34] Local schools now provide an online option for students, allowing families to avoid public exposure and possible encounters with immigration authorities.

2. Voices from the Community: Impact on Education

• [05:45] – [09:18] Interview with Silvia Ibáñez, a Chilean-born art teacher in Minneapolis:

  • Families are in a "state of shock" due to the heavy presence of ICE agents.
  • Attendance at schools has dropped sharply since December 2nd out of fear.
  • Ibáñez discusses using art as a tool for emotional healing, but notes the severity of student anxiety:

  "El arte es una sanación. Pero es terrible ver a los niños castigados con miedo." ([07:42])

  • Teachers and staff also feel unsafe and are encouraged to teach remotely—a system reminiscent of pandemic-era distance learning.

3. Controversies and Detentions Beyond Minneapolis

Portland Shooting Incident

• [09:19] – [10:02] Authorities charged a man injured during a recent Border Patrol shooting in Portland, with the FBI admitting there are no body camera recordings as evidence. Allegations of criminal ties are mentioned but not substantiated.

New York Council Employee Arrested by ICE

• [10:30] – [12:32] Outcry erupts after a Venezuelan city council employee with legal work authorization is detained by ICE after a court appearance.
• Local leaders, including the city council president and mayor, denounce the arrest as an attack on democratic values.
  • Congressman Dan Goldman claims:

    "Están persiguiendo a las presas más fáciles que puedan encontrar. Y eso es la gente que asiste a sus citas en corte." ([11:38])

• DHS asserts the individual had a prior assault arrest, creating conflicting narratives.

4. Immigration Policy Shifts Under Trump

• [10:02] – [10:21] The Department of State has revoked approximately 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office, including thousands of student and specialized visas—a 150% increase over 2024.
  • Authorities justify this citing alleged criminality among visa holders.

5. Military Operations & International Affairs

Pentagon’s Controversial Attack

• [12:37] – [13:09] The New York Times reports that the Pentagon used a disguised civilian airplane in an attack on a suspected narco-boat, killing 11 people.
  • Critics question the legality under the laws of war.

  • "...las leyes de conflictos armados prohíben engañar a los adversarios fingiendo ser civilizados." ([12:50])

Crises in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran

• [13:09] – [15:46] U.S. relations with Venezuela and Cuba remain tense.

  • President Trump is portrayed as confident about forthcoming negotiations, but Cuban and Venezuelan officials reject these assertions.

  • Venezuela claims to have released political prisoners, but independent confirmations differ from official statements.

  • On Iran: Trump threatens 25% tariffs on anyone trading with Iran and leaves open the possibility of military action as 648 people have reportedly died in protests.

  • Analyst’s comment on Cuba’s leverage:

    "¿Venezuela, el petróleo y minerales que tiene Venezuela, como todos sabemos, pero qué tiene Cuba en este momento que le puede ofrecer a los Estados Unidos? Solamente problemas." ([14:46])

6. Local News: Weather Emergencies and Community Response

Flood Alert System in Texas

• [15:46] – [16:23] After catastrophic floods in July killed over 130 people, Kerr County, TX sets up a new flood warning system on the Guadalupe River.

7. Extreme Winter Weather and Safety Tips

• [16:28] – [19:04] Meteorologist Carlos reports on a significant cold front affecting the southern U.S. and Florida:
  • Unusually cold temperatures, with some regions seeing record lows.
  • "Lluvia de iguanas"—cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees—warns residents to leave them alone until they recover.

  • "Ese bolsillo de aire frío estará permitiendo, escuche bien, que el día viernes en la mañana en Orlando se levanten con temperaturas en 28 grados, en Miami en 42..." ([17:49])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Silvia Ibáñez (maestra):

  "El arte es una sanación. Pero es terrible ver a los niños castigados con miedo." ([07:42])

• Jacob Frey (alcalde de Minneapolis):

  "To protect our city, to stand by the people who we love and our neighbors. And what we see is a whole lot of chaos that this Trump administration is trying to cause." ([05:04])

• Congressman Dan Goldman:

  "Están persiguiendo a las presas más fáciles... la gente que asiste a sus citas en corte." ([11:38])

• Weather Report, Carlos:

  "El insolente invierno comienza a tomar control del sur del país y de qué manera... Cuando ya caen en el rango de los 50 y 40, comienzan a caer de los árboles, permanecen inmóviles hasta que las temperaturas se recuperen. Así que lluvia de iguanas..." ([17:49], [18:55])

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|------------| | Immigration raids & community reaction | 00:02–05:34| | Interview with Silvia Ibáñez (teacher) | 05:45–09:18| | Portland Border Patrol case | 09:19–10:02| | Visa policy changes | 10:02–10:21| | NYC council employee detained by ICE | 10:30–12:32| | Pentagon covert operation report | 12:37–13:09| | U.S., Venezuela, Cuba, Iran update | 13:09–15:46| | Texas flood alert system | 15:46–16:23| | Extreme cold weather and safety advice | 16:28–19:07|

Conclusion

This episode offered a fast-moving, empathetic overview of top stories impacting the Latino community, with a strong emphasis on the consequences and local response to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, the evolving U.S. immigration policy under the latest administration, international tensions involving Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, and practical advice on bracing for unusually severe winter weather across the southern U.S. The reporting combines first-hand testimony, official statements, and on-the-ground observations, maintaining a tone that is informative, urgent, and responsive to community concerns.