Noticias de la Mañana – Miércoles 17 de diciembre de 2025

Podcast: Noticias de la mañana – Telemundo Network Group
Episode: Las noticias de la mañana, miércoles 17 de diciembre de 2025
Date: December 17, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of breaking national and international news, political developments, public safety alerts, and human-interest stories, all delivered in the accessible, direct style of Telemundo’s morning anchor team. Major themes include escalating U.S. pressure on Venezuela, new immigration restrictions, outrage over a controversial White House video, violent crimes grabbing headlines, widespread natural disasters, and practical tips for holiday savings.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. Total Oil Blockade on Venezuela

• Announcement: President Trump declares a total blockade of oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, dramatically increasing pressure on Maduro’s regime.
• Military Dynamics: Trump claims Venezuela is "surrounded by the greatest armada ever assembled in South American history".
• Reaction: Maduro denounces U.S. interventionism.
• Commentary:
  • Claudia Molina: "Venezuela está completamente rodeada por la mayor armada jamás reunida en la historia de Sudamérica, escribe Trump." (00:13)
  • Evan Monterrey: “Prometiendo un golpe, un shock sin precedentes al régimen de Nicolás Maduro” (02:56)
• Related Developments: U.S. Defense and State Secretaries meet privately with Congress. Colombia’s Clan del Golfo classified as a terrorist group, possibly expanding military action.

Timestamps:
[00:02–04:39]

2. Escalating Immigration Restrictions

• Expansion: U.S. adds five countries to strict travel bans – Syria, South Sudan, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Palestinian Authority document-holders.
• Context: Comes after an armed Afghan attack in Washington, D.C.
• Political Notes:
  • White House Chief of Staff Susie Wild controversially claims attacks on vessels in the Caribbean aim to oust Maduro and comments critically on Trump’s personality.
  • Trump set to address the nation at 9 pm ET on achievements and future plans.
  • Claudia Molina: “Con esto ya son decenas los países que se encuentran ahora bajo restricciones de viaje de Estados Unidos.” (05:05)

Timestamps:
[04:43–06:04]

3. White House Holiday Video Controversy

• Content: A modified “Jingle Bells” features arrest and deportation footage, using the theme of a "free flight out of our country.”
• Outrage: Critics label the video as cruel—official government account posts it on X.
  • Damián Padrón: “Va acompañado de la frase en la que se qué divertido es viajar en un vuelo gratuito fuera de nuestro país. Es la cita textual.” (07:01)
• Protests: San Francisco sees a multi-faith chain protesting ICE raids, resulting in 44 arrests.
• Illustrative Events:
  • In Minnesota, two construction workers resist ICE on a rooftop amid freezing conditions; only one evades arrest thanks to community support.

Timestamps:
[06:18–08:35]

4. Crime Headlines: Los Angeles & Brown University

a. Nick Reiner Arrest (Los Angeles)

• Story: New video surfaces of Nick Reiner, arrested for the first-degree murder of his parents Rob and Michelle Reiner.
• Prosecution: No possibility of parole, LA considering death penalty but limited by state moratorium.
  • Edgar Muñoz: “Nick, de 32 años, tiene una larga historia de lucha contra la adicción, según su propia revelación al podcast Dupay en 2018.” (09:35)
• Defense Likely Strategy: Argue diminished responsibility due to drug use and emotional breakdown.

Timestamps:
[08:35–11:21]

b. Brown University Shooting

• Updates: New, clearer surveillance shows a suspect near campus before and after the attack.
  • Carla Mezola: “Las últimas imágenes muestran que se aleja. En la conferencia de prensa, las autoridades dijeron que hasta el momento estas imágenes son lo mejor que tienen para identificar al sospechoso…” (11:42)
• President Trump: Blames insufficient campus security cameras.

Timestamps:
[11:21–12:56]

5. International Terrorism: Australia

• Case: Bondi Beach attacker, Navidar Krum, faces 59 charges including terrorism and murder after an antisemitic attack inspired by ISIS during Hanukkah.
  • Claudia Molina: “…le pusieron los cargos cuando despertó de un coma en el hospital, pues habría recibido un disparo de la policía.” (13:10)
• Aftermath: 15 killed, attacker’s father dies on scene.

Timestamps:
[13:10–13:42]

6. Consumer & Weather Alerts

a. Hyundai/Kia Anti-Theft Settlement

• Settlement: Automakers to fix anti-theft tech for free, provide compensation, and equip all new cars with engine immobilizers.

b. Dangerous Floods in Pacific Northwest

• Impact: Severe "atmospheric river" causes deaths, massive blackouts, road closures, infrastructure collapse in Washington, Idaho, Montana.
  • Damián Padrón: "Las calles se han convertido en ríos. A medida que las aguas desbordadas ganan terreno." (14:39)
• Rescue: Dramatic helicopter rescue of a stranded driver.
• Forecast Analysis (Carlos Robles):
  • Ongoing rain/floods, damaging winds (up to 62 mph), and continued risk across the region.
  • Travel warning for the holiday season, especially air and road travel on Friday, with major cities and airports at risk for disruption.
  • Carlos Robles: "Así que muchachos, una situación que estará generando complicaciones no tan solo en el noroeste de los Estados Unidos, sino en gran parte del país conforme la semana transcurra.” (17:15)

Timestamps:
[13:42–18:21]

7. Community and Human Interest

• TikTok Reunion Story: Colombian sisters, separated through adoption and living on opposite sides of the world, reunite thanks to social media.
  • Damián Padrón: “Encuentra a su hermana perdida. Y fue por TikTok. Ambas fueron adoptadas por separado en Colombia y terminaron viviendo a extremos del mundo.” (02:04)
• Holiday Budgeting: Consumer Reports spokesperson offers tips to save on Christmas dinner amid rising grocery prices (teaser for later coverage).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Bloqueo TOTAL de petroleros que entren y salgan de Venezuela. Lo anuncia el presidente Trump. Y con ello escala todavía más la presión sobre el régimen de Nicolás Maduro.”
  – Claudia Molina, [00:02]
• “Prometiendo un golpe, un shock sin precedentes al régimen de Nicolás Maduro.”
  – Evan Monterrey, [02:56]
• “IMÁGENES DEL ARRESTO… Muestra cómo lo detienen al salir de una gasolinera en Los Ángeles…”
  – Claudia Molina, [00:51]
• “¿Por qué la Universidad de Brown tiene tan pocas cámaras de seguridad? No puede haber excusa para ello.”
  – President Trump (via Damián Padrón), [12:56]
• “Esta tormenta no tan solo genera lluvia, si no… estamos hablando vientos con intensidad de tormenta tropical.”
  – Carlos Robles, [16:42]
• “Encuentra a su hermana perdida. Y fue por TikTok.”
  – Damián Padrón, [02:04]
• “Es la cita textual: qué divertido es viajar en un vuelo gratuito fuera de nuestro país.”
  – Damián Padrón, [07:01]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Venezuela/US Tensions & Oil Blockade: [00:02–04:39]
• Immigration Restrictions & Political Commentary: [04:43–06:04]
• White House Video, Protests, Immigration Enforcement: [06:18–08:35]
• Nick Reiner Crime Update (LA): [08:35–11:21]
• Brown University Shooting Update: [11:21–12:56]
• Bondi Beach Attack (Australia): [13:10–13:42]
• Consumer News (Hyundai/Kia): [13:42–14:10]
• Floods & Weather Crisis (WA, ID, MT): [14:10–18:21]
• Human Interest (TikTok Sisters): [02:04]
• Holiday Budgeting Tips (teased): [01:50, 02:16]

Wrap-Up

Today’s episode is a concentrated snapshot of escalating global and domestic tension, government actions, public outrage, dramatic emergencies, and personal stories amid the holiday rush. The tone is urgent yet practical, blending hard news with service journalism designed to keep the audience both informed and prepared for the day ahead.