Mexico City mayor’s personal secretary, adviser shot dead in morning ambush

Two top aides to Mexico City’s mayor were killed early this morning, sparking concerns over the safety of public officials. Mayor Clara Brugada condemned the ambush and vowed a relentless effort against insecurity, promising no official will remain unchecked. Despite a relatively secure environment, the city grapples with high murder rates driven by drug cartels. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences and reaffirmed government support for justice in the case. Meanwhile, political murders remain rare elsewhere but are growing in the capital, with at least 50 such killings reported this year.