Mexico City Mayor’s Aide Murdered Amid Cartel Violence
In a shocking attack in Mexico City, Mayor Clara Brugada’s personal secretary, Ximena Guzmán, and advisor, José Muñoz, were fatally shot while in a vehicle. The brazen daytime killing, which security analyst David Saucedo attributes to organized crime, is the worst attack on city officials in recent years. Mayor Brugada, visibly shaken, vowed to continue fighting insecurity despite the incident. President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killings and pledged to pursue justice, though no prior threats were known.
John Q. Hosedrinker