Mexico City Officials Assassinated: Investigation Underway

Mexico City Mourns: Officials Killed in Targeted Attack Mexico City was shaken on May 20, 2025, by the brazen assassination of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, close collaborators of Iztapalapa Mayor Clara Brugada. The attack occurred around 7:00 AM on Calzada de Tlalpan in the Moderna neighborhood. Witnesses reported a lone gunman on a motorcycle opening fire on the victims. "It was terrifying," recounted one local shopkeeper who declined to be named. "I saw the shooting and immediately called the police. Everything happened so fast." By 7:56 AM, N+ Foro was on the scene, reporting the unfolding events. At 8:31 AM, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the victims' identities and their roles as public officials. Later that day, at a press conference, Mayor Brugada expressed her deep sorrow, stating, "I feel very sad about the loss of Ximena and Pepe, with whom I shared dreams and struggles for many years." The Attorney General's office announced an ongoing investigation, reporting that a motorcycle and a vehicle belonging to the Iztacalco mayor's office were found near the crime scene and are considered possibly linked to the event. The collaborative efforts of the city's security and justice departments are focused on identifying and apprehending the perpetrators. The swift response of authorities and the ongoing investigation offer a sense of hope for justice.