Podcast Summary: Noticias de la Mañana (Telemundo)

Episode: Las noticias de la mañana, viernes 13 de febrero de 2026
Date: February 13, 2026

Overview

This episode of "Noticias de la Mañana" delivered by Telemundo focuses on the day's top national and international news stories. Key themes include the ongoing search for Nancy Godfrey, the impending shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, updates on immigration policies and enforcement, powerful storms expected in the U.S., exclusive statements from Venezuelan leadership, a violent incident in Zacatecas, and notable developments in spaceflight. The show balances hard news with human interest stories, weather forecasts, and expert interviews.

Key News Stories & Discussions

1. Nancy Godfrey Disappearance: Increased Reward and Investigation Updates

• Reward Doubled: Authorities increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Godfrey’s whereabouts or the capture of her suspected abductor.

• Suspect Details: The FBI identified the suspect as a male, approx. 5'9"-5'10", seen carrying a 25-liter Ozark Trail backpack in Tucson, Arizona.

• Investigation Expansion: Law enforcement expanded surveillance footage requests to a two-mile radius around Godfrey’s residence, reviewing footage from Jan 1–Feb 2.

• Public Emotional Impact: Neighbors express ongoing fear due to the unresolved case.

  "Es algo que sale de una película de misterio, de miedo."
  — Vecina en Tucson (04:36)

  • Family Statement: Savannah Guthrie (Nancy’s daughter) released an emotional video, vowing not to give up the search.

    "No nos daremos por vencidos."
    — Savannah Guthrie (05:27)

Segment Timeline

• Key coverage and interviews: [00:00] – [06:01]

2. Department of Homeland Security Shutdown & Immigration Enforcement

• Budget Impasse: Congress failed to reach an agreement, prompting a partial government shutdown affecting DHS, FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, while ICE and CBP continue to operate with reserved funds.
• Operational Impact: Most employees will work without pay. ICE and CBP remain largely unaffected due to prior funding.

Controversial Federal Operations:

• Bodycam Footage Released: Following the deaths of Alex Prad and René Wood in Minnesota, CBP confirmed the release of relevant officer-camera footage.

• Tense Congressional Inquiry: Lawmakers pressed agency heads for clear force-use policies and de-escalation guidelines.

• Operation Aftermath: After extensive federal immigration raids in Minnesota (over 4,000 arrests), federal agents begin withdrawing, though residents express skepticism about lasting change.

  "Las tácticas que ellos están llevando a cabo son tácticas de guerra contra la población civil."
  — Resident (07:56)

Timeline

• From policy update through local reaction: [06:01] – [08:46]

3. Targeting Naturalized Citizens & Desnaturalization Plans

• Policy Expansion: Reports that the Trump administration is prioritizing cases against naturalized citizens suspected of fraud in their applications.

• Legal Process: Lawyers clarify desnaturalization is rare, takes years, and happens via federal court.

  "El proceso de desnaturalización es un proceso que sucede en la Corte Federal, que toma años."
  — Abogada Katia Quirós (10:23)

Timeline

• Policy explanations and community reactions: [08:46] – [10:42]

4. Detention and Deportation: Story of Alejandra and María Antonia Montoya

• Detention Incident: Alejandra and her 9-year-old daughter María Antonia were detained for 128 days after arriving in Miami for a Disney vacation; both were ultimately deported to Colombia despite an ongoing residency process.

• Message of Hope: María Antonia sends an encouraging message to other detained children.

  "Yo salí y también ustedes van a salir prontamente."
  — María Antonia, age 9 (11:36)

Timeline

• Emotional recount and interview: [10:42] – [13:01]

5. Weather Update: Winter Effects and Severe Storms Ahead

• Boston Still Buried: Boston still coping with record snowfall, affecting neighborhoods, parking, and essential services.

• Severe Weather Forecast: Meteorologist Carlos Robles explains a shift to spring-like, severe thunderstorms (potential for isolated tornadoes and flooding) in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida.

• Drought Relief: While storms bring risk, rainfall is welcomed in drought-stricken Southeast.

  "Así que por lo menos estas lluvias tienen un aspecto positivo para este fin de semana."
  — Carlos Robles (15:18)

Timeline

• Weather analysis and advice: [13:01] – [15:18]

6. Exclusive Interview: Venezuelan Power Dynamics

• Delcy Rodríguez’s Claims: Rodríguez, speaking to NBC, asserts she governs Venezuela—not under U.S. orders. Defends Nicolás Maduro as legitimate president, dismisses external interference.

• On Opposition: Rodríguez accuses María Corina Machado of backing foreign aggression, asserts she must answer to the country if she returns.

• Elections & Sanctions: Promises "free and fair” elections dependent on the lifting of sanctions, with continued releases of political prisoners.

  "Es el presidente legítimo de Venezuela... El presidente Trump ha sido víctima de fake news."
  — Delcy Rodríguez ([16:40] - 17:00)

Timeline

• Venezuelan politics and international relations: [15:33] – [17:45]

7. Violence in Zacatecas, Mexico

• Armed Attack: Authorities report an assault on municipal officials in Villanueva, Zacatecas; no fatalities but several arrests, area remains under operation.
• Celebrity Involvement: Singer Pepe Aguilar, who owns a ranch nearby, confirms his safety after rumors his property was targeted.

Timeline

• Incident summary: [17:45] – [18:40]

8. Space News: Crew-12 Mission Launch

• Space Exploration Update: Successful launch of SpaceX Crew-12 from Florida, sending four new astronauts to the ISS for an 8-month mission.
• Medical Emergency Details: Astronauts are replacing a prior crew that had to return due to a health issue (identity remains private).

Timeline

• Launch details: [18:40] – end

Notable Quotes

• "Es algo que sale de una película de misterio, de miedo."
  — Tucson neighbor on Godfrey case (04:36)
• "No nos daremos por vencidos."
  — Savannah Guthrie, daughter (05:27)
• "Las tácticas que ellos están llevando a cabo son tácticas de guerra contra la población civil."
  — Minnesota resident (07:56)
• "El proceso de desnaturalización es un proceso que sucede en la Corte Federal, que toma años."
  — Katia Quirós, lawyer (10:23)
• "Yo salí y también ustedes van a salir prontamente."
  — María Antonia, 9-year-old deportee (11:36)
• "Así que por lo menos estas lluvias tienen un aspecto positivo para este fin de semana."
  — Carlos Robles, meteorologist (15:18)
• "Es el presidente legítimo de Venezuela... El presidente Trump ha sido víctima de fake news."
  — Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuelan vice president ([16:40]-17:00)

Useful Timestamps for Key Segments

• Nancy Godfrey Case Updates: [00:00] – [06:01]
• DHS Shutdown & Immigration Policy: [06:01] – [08:46]
• Naturalized Citizens/Desnaturalización: [08:46] – [10:42]
• Detained Family’s Story: [10:42] – [13:01]
• Weather & Storm Warnings: [13:01] – [15:18]
• Venezuelan Politics/Exclusive Interview: [15:33] – [17:45]
• Zacatecas Armed Attack: [17:45] – [18:40]
• SpaceX Crew-12 Mission: [18:40] – end

Episode Tone

The episode’s tone is serious and empathetic—particularly when covering personal stories of disappearance, deportation, community impact of police operations, and natural disasters. Experts and correspondents provide clear, concise explanations, while the hosts express warmth and support toward affected individuals.

For further details or to catch the emotional tone, reviewing the episode at the specific timestamps is recommended.