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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities make 'historic bust' after finding concerning cargo in shipping container: 'Cartels seek to legally and illegally harvest more and more'
Authorities are working to combat wildlife trafficking across the world, and officials in Mexico have made a "historic bust." According to Mexico News Daily, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) and the Naval Ministry (SEMAR) confiscated 135 sacks of shark fins, totaling 2,433 kilograms (over 5,000 pounds) during an inspection of a shipping container at the Port of Ensenada, Baja California. The traffickers took the fins from various shark species, including silky sharks, hammerheads, and bull sharks, and some were from baby and juvenile sharks. While the fins found were not from sharks listed as threatened or endangered, they were from the CITES Appendix II list, which means they are at risk of being threatened if trade is not regulated. Mexico News Daily reported, "The export of such sharks to international markets is regulated by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and since the ship's captain did not possess the corresponding CITES certificate, the fins were seized." The ship was headed to Shanghai, China. According to the 2022 Brookings report, "Chinese actors and markets are thickly intertwined in Mexico's illegal economies, such as drug and wildlife trafficking and money laundering." Additionally, animals, including shark fins, are used to buy drug precursors. The Brookings report noted, "The increasing role of this payment method can devastate biodiversity in Mexico, as the cartels seek to legally and illegally harvest more and more of a wider and wider range of animal and plant species to pay for precursors." Biodiversity is vital for human survival. According to The Royal Society, a healthy ecosystem, comprising a diverse range of microorganisms, plants, and animals, is essential for the food humans eat and the air they breathe. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Some forms of wildlife trafficking involve introducing foreign species into an ecosystem. While not all foreign species are invasive, the ones that are can harm the local ecosystem — invasive species can take out native species. Countries and U.S. states are working to pass laws to combat wildlife trafficking. For example, in May, the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill was passed in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Colorado also enacted a law that toughens penalties for wildlife traffickers and strengthens enforcement. If you're concerned about wildlife trafficking, you can use your voice to speak with your representatives and advocate for similar laws to be passed near you. It will help protect your ecosystem and the animals. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Fox News
Fallen Mexican navy cadets identified in Brooklyn Bridge ship collision
Both victims who died on the Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc, which crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, have been identified as cadets who fell to the ship's deck after unbuckling their harnesses in an effort to try and get down, according to the NYPD. On Sunday, Veracruz Gov. Rocío Nahle García identified one of the cadets as América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa in an X post Sunday. "I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez," the governor wrote in a translated post. "My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family. My gratitude to the @SEMAR_mx and my wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured. Veracruz is with you." Sánchez died when the ship, described as an academy training vessel, ran into the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:20 p.m. Police sources confirmed with Fox News that the second victim was Adal Jair Marcos, who authorities added is also in his 20s. Investigators told Fox Sánchez and Marcos were dangling hundreds of feet in the air as the ship was heading toward the bridge. The investigators added, the two unbuckled their harnesses to try and get down. Sadly, the cadets fell to their deaths, landing on the ship deck. The families of the victims are grieving and told Reuters at a memorial that they want answers as to why the ship crashed. Investigators also told Fox the bodies of the cadets were sent back to Mexico on a plane on Monday. The scene was captured on video by multiple eyewitnesses, showing the ship – which was flying a large Mexican flag – traveling swiftly in reverse toward the bridge near the Brooklyn side of the East River. As the bystanders continued to watch, the ship's three masts struck the bridge's span and snapped, one-by-one, as the tall ship continued to push onto the bridge. Videos captured heavy traffic on the span at the time of the collision, though nobody on the bridge was reported injured. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging of the damaged masts, though remarkably, officials noted, nobody fell into the water. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Sunday in a post on X that he was fighting for answers about whether President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency had impacted water traffic control. "We know they've been meddling with U.S. Coast Guard staffing," Schumer said. "Trump relieved Admiral Linda Fagan as Commandant of the USCG, and that position is still vacant. And the hiring freeze has limited the ability for the USCG to staff up the Vehicle Traffic Service, that's their traffic control operation that acts like Air Traffic Control but on water. We need action for our national security, infrastructure protection, and public safety." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to Schumer's accusations that a hiring freeze led to inadequate staffing of the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Services, calling them "FALSE." "The US Coast Guard has been fully supported and been exempt from hiring freezes. Additionally, this incident had nothing to do with Vessel Traffic Services— when a ship loses propulsion in a high current area, the vessel needs to engage all capabilities to stop and ideally tugs are nearby to support," DHS said in a post on X. "We encourage Minority Leader Schumer to get his facts straight before he misleads the American people." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the tragedy an accident in a video shared by El Universal, a Mexican publication. "We regret that this is being used politically because it was an accident," Sheinbaum said while speaking with reporters from inside a vehicle on Sunday. New York City's deputy mayor of public safety, Kaz Daughtry, echoed Sheinbaum by calling the incident an "accident," in an exclusive interview with Fox News. "This seems to be a complete accident," Daughtry said. "However, we're going to let the investigators determine what caused…this mechanical malfunction, whether it be with the propulsion system, with the power system…" He continued, saying the cause was something the engineers would have to determine because it was a naval vessel that city officials do not have responsibility over, or even the ability to board. Daughtry added that federal authorities will work with the Mexican government to determine who will take the lead on the investigation, whether that is the National Transportation and Safety Board or the Mexican equivalent of the NTSB. The Cuauhtémoc – about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy – sailed for the first time in 1982. The vessel's main mast has a height of 160 feet, according to the Mexican government. Each year, the Cuauhtémoc sets out at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year, it left the Mexican port of Acapulco on the Pacific coast on April 6, according to the Mexican navy. It arrived in New York City on May 13, when visitors were welcome for several days, the Mexican consulate said. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea. It is unclear what caused the ship to veer off course, and investigations are being conducted by several agencies, including the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB). The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction. Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said. As midnight approached, the broken ship was moved slowly up the East River, going under and past the Manhattan Bridge, aided by a series of tugboats, before docking at a pier.
The Herald Scotland
19-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Mexican Navy sailing ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the @SEMAR_mx training ship Cuauhtemoc incident at the Brooklyn Bridge. We are monitoring closely and are in touch with the Government of Mexico via @SRE_mx to provide support as necessary. You have our full support," the U.S. Ambassador in Mexico said in a post on X. The Mexican Consulate in New York posted several days earlier that the training ship would be arriving in New York at Pier 17 and people were welcome to visit for free from May 13 to 17. CNN reported Mexican Navy spokesman Capt. Juan Caballero said the ship was on an annual training cruise.
The Herald Scotland
19-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Mexican ship headed wrong way before deadly Brooklyn Bridge crash
Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms could be seen dangling from the ship's crossbeams. Meanwhile, bystanders at one of the suspension bridge's bases, located near New York City's South Street Seaport, fled in terror. Of the 277 on board, two were killed and 22 were injured, including three who were seriously hurt, the Mexican navy said on social media. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the @SEMAR_mx training ship Cuauhtemoc incident at the Brooklyn Bridge," the U.S. ambassador in Mexico, Ronald Johnson, said in a post on X. "We are monitoring closely and are in touch with the Government of Mexico via @SRE_mx to provide support as necessary. You have our full support." What caused the crash? The cause of the collision is under investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board launched a "go-team" to the site. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the Cuauhtemoc lost power just before crashing into the bridge at about 8:20 p.m. ET. Decorative lights remained illuminated on the ship's mast as it struck the bridge. The crash came a little over a year after the Dali, a 984-foot-long cargo ship, lost power while departing Baltimore's harbor and smashed into the Key Bridge, killing six people and destroying critical infrastructure. Ship was heading the wrong direction The training ship arrived at New York's Pier 17 and was open to the public to visit from May 13 to 17, according to the Mexican Consulate in New York. The Cuauhtemoc was supposed to head south out of the New York Harbor and on to Iceland, but it went the wrong direction and sailed under the bridge, officials told The New York Times and the Associated Press. The Brooklyn Bridge, a popular tourist attraction that was completed in 1883, sustained no major damage, New York City transportation officials said. Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection. What is the Cuauhtemoc? Cuauhtemoc is a 300-foot long, steel-hulled three-masted barque launched in 1982, according to a recent fact sheet from the ship's handlers. The ship, named after the last Aztec emperor, and its crew are a diplomatic symbol of Mexico abroad, according to the fact sheet. Contributing: Gabrielle Banks and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY; Reuters (This story has been updated to add new information.)
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mexican navy cadet is first victim to be identified in Brooklyn Bridge ship collision
One of two people who died on the Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc, which crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, has been identified as a female Mexican Navy cadet from Veracruz, according to the state's governor. Veracruz Gov. Rocío Nahle García identified the cadet as América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa in an X post Sunday. "I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez," the governor wrote in a translated post. "My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family. My gratitude to the @SEMAR_mx and my wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured. Veracruz is with you." Sánchez died when the ship, described as an academy training vessel, ran into the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:20 p.m. Ntsb Launches 'Go-team' Of Specialized Investigators After Brooklyn Bridge Struck By Mexican Navy Ship The scene was captured on video by multiple eyewitnesses, showing the ship – which was flying a large Mexican flag – traveling swiftly in reverse toward the bridge near the Brooklyn side of the East River. Read On The Fox News App As the bystanders continued to watch, the ship's three masts struck the bridge's span and snapped, one-by-one, as the tall ship continued to push into the bridge. Videos captured heavy traffic on the span at the time of the collision, though nobody on the bridge was reported injured. Massive Sailing Vessel Collides With Brooklyn Bridge In Dramatic Nyc Crash Caught On Camera Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging of the damaged masts, though remarkably, officials noted, nobody fell into the water. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Sunday in a post on X that he was fighting for answers about whether President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency had impacted water traffic control. "We know they've been meddling with U.S. Coast Guard staffing," Schumer said. "Trump relieved Admiral Linda Fagan as Commandant of the USCG, and that position is still vacant. And the hiring freeze has limited the ability for the USCG to staff up the Vehicle Traffic Service, that's their traffic control operation that acts like Air Traffic Control but on water. We need action for our national security, infrastructure protection, and public safety." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to Schumer's accusations that a hiring freeze led to inadequate staffing of the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Services, calling them "FALSE." "The US Coast Guard has been fully supported and been exempt from hiring freezes. Additionally, this incident had nothing to do with Vessel Traffic Services— when a ship loses propulsion in a high current area, the vessel needs to engage all capabilities to stop and ideally tugs are nearby to support," DHS said in a post on X. "We encourage Minority Leader Schumer to get his facts straight before he misleads the American people." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the tragedy an accident in a video shared by El Universal, a Mexican publication. "We regret that this is being used politically because it was an accident," Sheinbaum said while speaking with reporters from inside a vehicle on Sunday. New York City's deputy mayor of public safety, Kaz Daughtry, echoed Sheinbaum by calling the incident an "accident," in an exclusive interview with Fox News. Ntsb Says Lack Of 'Vulnerability Assessment' By Maryland Officials Preceded Deadly Key Bridge Collapse "This seems to be a complete accident," Daughtry said. "However, we're going to let the investigators determine what caused…this mechanical malfunction, whether it be with the propulsion system, with the power system…" He continued, saying the cause was something the engineers would have to determine because it was a naval vessel that city officials do not have responsibility over, or even the ability to board. Daughtry added that federal authorities will work with the Mexican government to determine who will take the lead on the investigation, whether that is the National Transportation and Safety Board or the Mexican equivalent of the NTSB. The Cuauhtémoc – about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy – sailed for the first time in 1982. The vessel's main mast has a height of 160 feet, according to the Mexican government. Each year, the Cuauhtémoc sets out at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year, it left the Mexican port of Acapulco on the Pacific coast on April 6, according to the Mexican navy. It arrived in New York City on May 13, when visitors were welcome for several days, the Mexican consulate said. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea. It is unclear what caused the ship to veer off course, and investigations are being conducted by several agencies, including the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB). The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction. Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said. As midnight approached, the broken ship was moved slowly up the East River, going under and past the Manhattan Bridge, aided by a series of tugboats, before docking at a pier. Fox News' CB Cotton and Danielle Wallace, as well as The Associated Press, contributed to this article source: Mexican navy cadet is first victim to be identified in Brooklyn Bridge ship collision
