Mourning and tension at San Rafael: Clara Brugada and Ernestina Godoy bid farewell to deceased advisors.

The Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada , along with Ernestina Godoy, attended the funeral of her Private Secretary and Coordinator of Advisors, Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz , in the San Rafael neighborhood, who were killed on the morning of Tuesday, May 20.

Mexico City was shaken this Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by the tragic news of the deaths of two figures close to the Mayor of Mexico City. In an atmosphere filled with consternation and protected by a notable security operation, Brugada, accompanied by the former Attorney General of Justice, Ernestina Godoy, went to a funeral home in the San Rafael neighborhood to bid farewell to Ximena Guzmán, her Private Secretary, and José Muñoz, her Coordinator of Advisors. Both officials were reported killed during the early hours of this Tuesday, an event that has generated shock and uncertainty.

The bodies of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz arrived at the funeral home, located at the intersection of José Rosas Moreno and James Sullivan streets, in the Cuauhtémoc municipality,

Around 5:00 p.m., the area was immediately cordoned off and heavily guarded by members of the Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) and traffic officers. The police deployment not only sought to ensure the safety of those in attendance, including high-ranking officials and prominent political figures from the capital, but also to manage traffic in an already busy area.

The arrival of Clara Brugada Molina and Ernestina Godoy Ramos was the focal point of the afternoon. Both figures, visibly shaken, entered the funeral home escorted by their respective security teams, joining the already dense police cordon. Their joint presence underscores the gravity of the loss and the solidarity expressed by the highest levels of the city government.

The loss of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz represents a severe blow to the current administration.

• Ximena Guzmán : As Private Secretary, she was the Prime Minister's right-hand woman, responsible for managing her agenda, direct communication, and following up on priority issues. Her role required the utmost trust and efficiency.
• José Muñoz : In his role as Coordinator of Advisors, he was a key player in strategy formulation, public policy analysis, and informed decision-making, providing technical and conceptual support to the governing team.

  The absence of both leaves a significant void both personally for Clara Brugada and in the operations of her government.

Residents of the capital shout "You are not alone" to Mayor @ClaraBrugadaM upon her arrival at the Gayosso Funeral Home in Sullivan, where her collaborators Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz are holding vigil. pic.twitter.com/RJvkWVnd8u

— Zeltzin Juárez (@zeltzinjuareze) May 21, 2025

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Inside the funeral home, the atmosphere was deeply mournful. Family members, friends, colleagues, and collaborators gathered to offer their condolences and show their support for the Prime Minister. The news that both officials were killed has added a veil of indignation and an urgent need for justice to the already heavy mourning.

The Mexico City Attorney General's Office (FGJCDMX) is expected to issue statements as the investigation into this double murder progresses. The presence of Ernestina Godoy, with her renowned track record in law enforcement, albeit currently in a supporting role, inevitably heightens public expectations for a swift and transparent clarification.

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