In a shocking incident in the heart of Mexico City, two top aides to Mayor Clara Brugada were shot dead by gunmen on a motorbike during daylight hours. The victims were identified as Ximena Guzmán, the mayor’s private secretary, and adviser José Muñoz. This tragedy has rattled the city, which has been viewed as a relatively safe haven amid Mexico’s pervasive violence. Political assassinations tied to drug cartels targeting local candidates have become distressingly common across the country.
Initial reports indicate that Guzmán was ambushed while driving to work, having stopped to pick up Muñoz on a busy avenue. Two gunmen approached and shot Muñoz before firing multiple rounds into Guzmán’s vehicle, ultimately killing her as well. The exact motive behind the attack is still unclear, but security experts suggest it was orchestrated by organized crime.
In response to the incident, Mexico City’s civil security office has made several seizures related to the attack and is investigating ballistic and fingerprint evidence. Mayor Brugada expressed deep sorrow over the loss of her colleagues, noting that they had shared many struggles together. She acknowledged the support from President Claudia Sheinbaum and her cabinet following the tragedy, pledging to hold those responsible accountable.
Public security specialist David Saucedo described the attack as a clear message targeting Mayor Brugada, asserting that it was likely executed by drug traffickers. This incident echoes the 2020 assassination attempt on then-police chief Omar García Harfuch, which left two bodyguards dead and was attributed to the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The unfolding investigation aims to uncover the attackers and their motives, as authorities seek to ensure justice in the wake of these assassinations.
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