Someone needs to tell Mexico that sailing ships are out of style and one good reason is that they don’t go under bridges very well. The “Cuauhtémoc”, which probably is ancient Aztec for “Doesn’t Like Bridges”, was exiting New York City and attempting to pass back under the Brooklyn Bridge, but instead drifted out of control and ripped off the top halves of all three masts when it collided with the bridge.
The ship lost power. Apparently the Mexican Navy at least has the sense to rely on more than just the wind, but not enough sense to make sure their engine power was in good repair.
No doubt the boat is back in NYC again now, as several sailors were killed and a bunch had to be hospitalized, and the ship isn’t going anywhere without masts.
This is how Mexicans do things. Nothing gets fixed until it’s too late and then passing on the blame becomes more important than setting policies and procedures to prevent future problems. Laziness and corruption are institutionalized in Mexico, which is why they remain the primary source of drugs and criminals that cross our borders.
The video shows the masts snapping off, one by one, as the ship collides with the Brooklyn Bridge and it’s a perfect metaphor for Mexico’s government, which is partnered with the drug cartels. A sailing ship with no sails and no controls, adrift because it’s masters are just along for the ride.