Overview

• Ximena Guzman, private secretary to Mayor Clara Brugada, and adviser Jose Munoz were fatally shot in central Mexico City on May 20, 2025.
• Authorities confirmed the attackers were riding a motorcycle, and investigations into the motive are ongoing.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Mexico City government have pledged full support for Mayor Brugada and vowed that the perpetrators will face justice.
• The attack is part of a broader pattern of cartel-linked violence targeting political figures as municipal elections approach.
• This incident follows a series of high-profile killings tied to organized crime, underscoring challenges in ensuring electoral security.