In Mexico, unknown assailants killed two assistants to the mayor of Mexico City.


Attack on high-ranking officials in Mexico City
A tragedy occurred in the center of Mexico City - unknown individuals shot two high-ranking officials from Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum's team. The attackers, who were riding a motorcycle, ambushed the car of the mayor's assistants and opened fire.
According to preliminary data, the personal secretary Guzman stopped on the street to pick up Muñoz. At that moment, two attackers on a motorcycle opened fire, killing Muñoz on the spot and then shooting Guzman in the car.
The victims were the mayor's personal secretary Jimena Guzman and advisor Jose Muñoz. The president of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences to the families of the deceased and promised Mayor Sheinbaum all necessary support, as well as announced the start of an investigation to apprehend those responsible.
The death of a blogger in Guadalajara
Also in Mexico, tragically, 23-year-old blogger Valeria Marquez was killed. The prosecutor's office of the state of Jalisco reported that a man burst into her beauty salon and shot her with a gun. She was killed during a live broadcast on TikTok.
The investigation is considering the version of feminicide, as the motive for the murder remains unknown.
Gender-based violence in Mexico remains a major problem, where 10 women or girls become victims of violence by partners or family members every day.
Two tragedies occurred in Mexico, indicating widely prevalent issues of violence and security in the country. Despite the influx of such events, the Mexican authorities are obliged to thoroughly investigate and hold those responsible accountable to ensure safety for all citizens of the country.
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