Background on Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum is the current Head of Government of Mexico City, equivalent to a mayor, and represents the Morena Party. She assumed office on November 10, 2018, succeeding Marcelo Ebrard. As a prominent political figure in Mexico, she has been actively involved in addressing various issues within the capital city and across the country.
The Accident Involving Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc
On Saturday, May 17, a tragic accident occurred involving the Mexican training vessel Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc. The ship collided with a structure of the Brooklyn Bridge while participating in a naval formation exercise. The collision resulted in the unfortunate deaths of one cadet and one marine, as well as injuries to at least 22 others, with 11 reported in critical condition according to preliminary information from the Mexican Navy.
Sheinbaum’s Response and Coordination
In response to the accident, Claudia Sheinbaum, representing the federal government through the Secretaría de Marina (Semar) and the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE), addressed the situation. She emphasized coordination with local authorities, as well as with the US Embassy and the Government of the United States.
Sheinbaum urged against politicizing the tragedy and requested patience until the investigation led by the Secretaría de Marina, alongside US authorities, concluded.
“We regret that this is being used politically. It was an accident. We have two people who lost their lives, and what we need to do is show solidarity and wait for the results,” she stated.
Investigation and Communication
Regarding the causes of the incident, Sheinbaum stressed that no information could be disclosed until the investigation concluded. “Until the investigation is complete, we cannot know the exact cause, but it was an accident,” she emphasized.
Sheinbaum expressed her solidarity with the families of the two deceased individuals and prioritized providing medical attention to those injured.
“Our solidarity is always with the cadet and marine who tragically lost their lives,” she added.
Sheinbaum also mentioned that the injured were improving and assured that further details would be provided in an official statement by Semar.
Key Questions and Answers
- What happened in the accident? The Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc collided with a structure of the Brooklyn Bridge during a naval formation exercise, resulting in two fatalities and at least 22 injuries.
- Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? Claudia Sheinbaum is the Head of Government of Mexico City, representing the Morena Party and succeeding Marcelo Ebrard in November 2018.
- What is her role in addressing the accident? Sheinbaum, on behalf of the federal government, coordinated with local authorities, the US Embassy, and the Government of the United States to manage the aftermath of the accident.
- Why did Sheinbaum ask for non-politicization? To ensure a fair and thorough investigation into the accident, Sheinbaum urged against using it for political gain.
- What is the current status of those injured? According to Sheinbaum, the injured are improving, and Semar will provide further details in an official statement.
