Two top aides of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were shot dead in a daytime attack in the city center, sending shockwaves through Mexico's capital. The assassinations are suspected to be politically motivated and carried out by organized crime.
Key Points
Victims were the mayor's private secretary and an adviser to Brugada
Assassinations believed to be politically motivated and linked to organized crime
Similar attacks on political figures have occurred in Mexico due to drug cartel influence
Pros
Increased awareness about political violence in Mexico
Calls for justice and accountability for the perpetrators
Cons
Loss of two lives in a targeted attack
Impact on the safety and security perception in Mexico City