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ICE detiene al capitán del barco que naufragó en el puerto de Nueva York, causando la muerte de una madre y un bebé
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The captain, Manuel Ernesto Hernández-Umana, was arrested on August 9 and charged in connection with the incident. The incident occurred earlier this month and involved a boat with 14 people on board.
A boat captain has been detained by US immigration authorities after a vessel capsized, resulting in the deaths of a mother and baby. The incident occurred earlier this month and involved a boat with 14 people on board. The captain, Manuel Ernesto Hernández-Umana, was arrested on August 9 and charged in connection with the incident.
He is accused of operating the boat without proper licenses and exceeding its maximum capacity at the time of the capsizing. Further details about the incident and charges are available from the authorities.
The investigation was conducted by the Coast Guard's Investigative Service, which confirmed the circumstances surrounding the capsizing.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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