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Complaint by the lawyer of the "Cobra" against the plaintiff of the "Bruma" was declared admissible

A complaint by the lawyer of the "Cobra" against the plaintiff of the "Bruma" was declared admissible. With this ruling, the legal action will now be referred by the Guarantee Court to the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate the plaintiff's lawyer, whom Alejandro Espinoza accused of making defamatory statements for publicly asserting that criminal and immoral conduct was behind the disappearance of the fishermen. The Concepción Court of Appeals overturned the ruling that had declared inadmissible the complaint filed by Alejandro Espinoza, the lawyer for the crew of the "Cobra" and the Blumar company. Espinoza accused his colleague, Rafael Poblete, representing the family of the victims of the 'Bruma', of libel and slander. The defense attorney emphasized the appellate court's ruling and asserted that his colleague made "false statements" since "there was never a pact of silence nor any exchange of versions by the crew." For his part, representing the victims of the "Bruma," attorney Rafael Poblete asserted that they will not be "intimidated or censored in the defense of our clients. The truth is undeniable and evident. The Court determined that before declaring that there was no libel or slander, the complaint should be processed, based not on the fact that what was stated in that ruling was incorrect, but because the merits of the matter should first be discussed. The Court's decision therefore referred to a decision it deemed anticipated, that is, to a formal issue, but not a substantive one. We accept the Court's decision, and in court, we will not only prove that the statements do not constitute a crime, but also that this is an unfounded action that only seeks to divert attention from the overwhelming evidence gathered by the Regional Prosecutor's Office in the investigation into the boarding of the Bruma, which indicates the responsibility of the captain and crew of the Cobra and the Blumar company. They are the defendants in this significant criminal investigation and must answer to justice."

Orange box will be sent to FBI

The so-called orange box from the 'Cobra' will be sent to the FBI in the USA for forensic analysis in the frame of the investigation of the suspected collision with the Bruma' off the coast of Coronel, Bío Bío region. According to Claudia Urrutia, president of the Maule cod fishing association, industrial vessels with autopilot, like the 'Cobra', must have a 360-degree camera that constantly records images and audio of what happens on board. Attorney Rafael Poblete, representing the families of the Bruma crew members, emphasized that the results of the orange box examination could have a significant impact on the course of the investigation. For his part, attorney Alejandro Espinoza, who represents the Cobra crew, strongly rejected any suggestion that the equipment on board had been tampered with. According to Espinoza, the bridge cameras are under the exclusive management of a provider approved by the Navy and cannot be accessed by third parties, including the crew. In addition to the forensic examination of the orange box, the results of the biological examinations conducted on the 'Cobra' are expected to be delivered this week to the families of the 'Bruma' crew members. This could provide additional relevant information to clarify the facts.

Suspected ship taken to dry dock for forensic examinations

The 'Cobra' was taken to dry dock in Talcahuano for forensic examinations by the PDI and the Prosecutor's Office in relation to the sinking of the 'Bruma' on May 2. The main hypothesis was a possible collision between the two vessels. The forensic examinations must still confirm this theory, beginning with a drying process to remove water from the 'Cobra'. A preliminary visual inspection of the hull was then carried out, without direct intervention, and then more detailed investigations began by the Prosecutor's Office and the PDI. Some analyses require natural light, while others require low lighting to apply specific reagents.Detailed investigations could extend until May 3, including planimetry, photography, microanalysis, and biochemical analysis to obtain efficient information. The expert reports will include planimetry, photography, microanalysis, biochemistry and audiovisual analysis procedures, in order to obtain the greatest amount of information possible in an efficient manner. During the investigations, biological remains were found, which had to be analyzed at the Temuco Forensics Laboratory. Report with photo: https://www.pagina7.cl/noticias/actualidad/2025/05/02/tras-peritajes-claves-al-barco-cobra-conoce-que-revelaron-sobre-el-naufragio-de-la-lancha-bruma