On Wednesday, Brugada said three people were directly involved in the shooting, despite not releasing their names.
She told reporters that “13 people were detained in this operation, including three people who directly participated in the murder, and others who had to do with the logistical preparation of the event.”
The city, which is seen as a relative safety haven in comparison to the rest of the nation, was shocked by the daytime shooting of two of Brugada’s top aides by gunmen riding motorcycles.
Ximena Guzman, the personal secretary of Brugada, and Jose Munoz, their advisers, were the victims.
This government will not stand in for justice until the truth is known and justice is served, the mayor declared in a social media post on Wednesday.
Claudia Sheinbaum, a Brugada ally who previously served as the capital’s mayor, pledged that her government would ensure that “justice is served” following the shooting.
In May, Sheinbaum stated, “We express our solidarity and support for the families of these two individuals who have long been active in our movement.”
“We know them, we support their families, and we will give her]Brugada” all the Mexican government’s needs,” the mayor said.
Mexico has struggled with high crime rates and murders, including those committed against journalists and political and security officials, for decades.
Omar Garcia Harfuch, the security chief in Mexico City, survived an ambush by gunmen that resulted in the deaths of two of his bodyguards and a bystander in 2020.
Sheinbaum’s administration announced a security strategy shortly after taking office last year that focused on boosting intelligence gathering, strengthening the National Guard, and addressing root causes, including poverty.
The United States issued a travel advisory for Mexico earlier this month in light of security risks. The country has been struggling with its own crime rates.
