Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack

The peaceful morning commute for two top aides of Mexico City’s mayor was shattered by a tragic shooting, leaving Ximena Guzmán, her personal secretary, and José Muñoz, an adviser, dead on the spot. This latest violence, following a spike in political violence since the mayor took office last October—where over 30 local politicians have been killed—has left officials and families grieving in shock. Earlier this month, a mayoral candidate was gunned down during a campaign parade in Texistepec, deepening concerns about safety and raising calls for an end to violence as Mexico City’s leader expressed deep sorrow over the losses.