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To Beat the Narcos, Mexico Must Put Security Before Politics
To Beat the Narcos, Mexico Must Put Security Before Politics

Bloomberg

time26-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Bloomberg

To Beat the Narcos, Mexico Must Put Security Before Politics

Even in a country as accustomed to violence as Mexico, some vicious acts can still shake up society. The assassination of two of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's close aides last week was one of them. The shocking murders during the morning commute on one of the city's busiest avenues were designed for maximum political impact. The authorities have been careful not to air any conjectures about who was responsible. But the attack makes very clear that Claudia Sheinbaum doesn't have much room to continue soft-pedalling Mexico's security challenge.

Mexico City Takes Steps To Find Killer of Mayor's Aides
Mexico City Takes Steps To Find Killer of Mayor's Aides

Bloomberg

time22-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Bloomberg

Mexico City Takes Steps To Find Killer of Mayor's Aides

Mexico City's top security official said at least four people were involved in the fatal shootings of two of Mayor Clara Brugada's aides in one of the country's highest-profile examples of political violence in years. The people involved in the murders on Tuesday fled to Mexico state, which adjoins the capital, Public Security chief Pablo Vazquez said in a press briefing citing a preliminary investigation. No motive has yet been determined, said Vazquez, who did not give any names for the attacker and accomplices.

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