Funeral of Top Official's Secretary Held Under Heavy Security in Mexico

Ximena Guzmán, a personal secretary to the head of the Mexican government, was laid to rest in Juchitepec, Mexico, on May 23, 2025. Her funeral procession, which began at the Gayoso funeral home in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, was heavily secured by police and transit officers. The hearse, followed by family and friends, was carefully guided through city streets to avoid delays. The burial took place at Panteón Colinas de Mayorazgo, a cemetery located on the road to Jochimailco-Oaxtepec in Juchitepec. The cemetery was closed to the public for the ceremony. A pre-Hispanic ritual was part of the burial. Clara Brugada, along with other officials, was present to pay their respects. The event underscores the security concerns surrounding high-profile individuals in Mexico.