Father's Grief After "Cuauhtémoc" Crash: Two Cadets Dead in Brooklyn Bridge Collision

The tragic collision of the Mexican naval training ship "Cuauhtémoc" with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 20, 2025, resulted in the death of two cadets, including América Yamilet Sánchez. Her father, Herminio Cosme Sánchez, expressed his grief in a heart-wrenching interview, captured in a viral video. "Estoy destrozado pero voy a salir adelante," he said, his voice choked with emotion. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the incident, announcing a joint investigation with the United States and expressing condolences to the families. The video also shows the somber atmosphere at América's wake in Jalapa, Veracruz. The incident underscores the need for thorough investigations into maritime safety protocols and highlights the human cost of such accidents. The investigation is expected to take approximately 30 days.