Mexican Naval Cadets Die in Brooklyn Bridge Collision

Mexican Naval Cadets Killed in Brooklyn Bridge Collision A tragic accident occurred on May 17, 2025, when the Mexican naval training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The incident resulted in the deaths of two young cadets, América Yamilet Sánchez, 21, from Veracruz, and Adal Jair Marcos, from Oaxaca. The ship was on an international training voyage at the time of the collision. The news was initially reported by CuartaPlana, a Mexican news source, who shared the identities of the victims. "Lamento profundamente el fallecimiento de la cadete veracruzana América Yamilet Sánchez," wrote Rocío Nahle, expressing her deep sorrow over the death of the Veracruz cadet. This quote highlights the widespread grief felt in Mexico following the accident. The video also provides details about the location of the accident and the identities of the victims. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in naval training and the importance of safety precautions. While the details of the accident are still under investigation, the loss of these two young lives is a profound tragedy.