In a startling act of violence, two top aides of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were fatally shot during a morning commute, casting a shadow over the city's safety for public officials.
Gunman Targets Aides of Mexico City Mayor in Deadly Ambush
Gunman Targets Aides of Mexico City Mayor in Deadly Ambush
Two prominent staff members of Mayor Clara Brugada slain in a shocking roadside shooting incident.
The attack occurred on Tuesday morning when the mayor's private secretary, Ximena Guzmán, halted her vehicle on a busy avenue to pick up her colleague, José Muñoz. Witnesses reported that an armed assailant opened fire first on Guzmán and then on Muñoz as he approached the car. The gunman reportedly fled the scene on a motorcycle, suggesting the involvement of at least one accomplice in the incident.
Mayor Brugada expressed her deep sorrow at a news conference, reminiscing about the shared aspirations and efforts she had experienced with Guzmán and Muñoz throughout their collaboration. She pledged to pursue justice for the killings. President Claudia Sheinbaum, alerted about the incident during her morning briefing by security minister Omar García Harfuch, who is no stranger to targeted attacks, expressed her condolences and support for Brugada, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event.
Authorities are investigating the incident, having collected a motorbike and additional vehicles believed to be connected to the attack. Footage from a nearby location allegedly shows the assailant methodically approach Guzmán's vehicle, firing through the windshield and subsequently shooting Muñoz.
Brugada, who took office as mayor in June of the previous year, inherits a dangerous political climate, where violence against local politicians is rampant, particularly in smaller towns. However, assaults on officials within the capital itself are rare. This incident is reminiscent of past attacks, including the ambush against García Harfuch two years ago by members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. While current investigations have not confirmed any suspects, experts suggest the precision of the attack implies involvement by a professional hired killer.
As forensic teams continue to analyze the crime scene, the community remains on high alert, grappling with the implications of this targeted violence against public servants.
Mayor Brugada expressed her deep sorrow at a news conference, reminiscing about the shared aspirations and efforts she had experienced with Guzmán and Muñoz throughout their collaboration. She pledged to pursue justice for the killings. President Claudia Sheinbaum, alerted about the incident during her morning briefing by security minister Omar García Harfuch, who is no stranger to targeted attacks, expressed her condolences and support for Brugada, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event.
Authorities are investigating the incident, having collected a motorbike and additional vehicles believed to be connected to the attack. Footage from a nearby location allegedly shows the assailant methodically approach Guzmán's vehicle, firing through the windshield and subsequently shooting Muñoz.
Brugada, who took office as mayor in June of the previous year, inherits a dangerous political climate, where violence against local politicians is rampant, particularly in smaller towns. However, assaults on officials within the capital itself are rare. This incident is reminiscent of past attacks, including the ambush against García Harfuch two years ago by members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. While current investigations have not confirmed any suspects, experts suggest the precision of the attack implies involvement by a professional hired killer.
As forensic teams continue to analyze the crime scene, the community remains on high alert, grappling with the implications of this targeted violence against public servants.
