Sheinbaum supports Clara Brugada after the murder of collaborators: "She is not alone, nor are the people of Mexico City."

Mexico City | May 21, 2025 — In a morning press conference marked by solemnity and tension, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke out in the name of justice, security, and solidarity. The motive: the murder of two close associates of Clara Brugada , the current head of government of Mexico City, in a political context that has raised alarm bells across the country.

From the Treasury Room of the National Palace, with the press connected remotely due to a protest that prevented access to the premises, Sheinbaum delivered a forceful message:

“Let Clara Brugada know that she is not alone. Yesterday I was with her here, at the National Palace. We talked, we hugged her. The people of Mexico City are not alone.”

The crime, which has shocked both the electorate and the authorities, has been classified as a national priority. The president reiterated her commitment to truth, justice, and the right of the people of the capital to live in peace, especially in the final stretch of the electoral process.

Sheinbaum announced that the Federal Government's Security Cabinet , along with the Attorney General's Office of Mexico City and the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City , are already working together to clarify the events.

"Our policy is clear: justice for all victims, without exception, anywhere in the country. This will be no exception," he asserted.

The federal leader emphasized that impunity will not be allowed and that the immediate objective is to find those responsible for the double homicide, which has sown fear in some parts of the capital.

The brief but symbolic meeting between Sheinbaum and Brugada at the National Palace sends a message of unity and institutional strength amidst the chaos. In times when violence threatens to permeate the democratic process, both figures emerge as symbols of resistance.

Clara Brugada, who has been one of the capital's leading political figures and is expected to continue leading the Fourth Transformation political project in Mexico City, has not issued a public statement following the crime, but sources close to the case claim she has reinforced her personal security and that of her team.

On social media, citizens expressed their grief, fear, and outrage at the murders. However, messages of support for Brugada and demands for justice also multiplied.

Political analysts warn that these violent incidents could impact both voter turnout and the perception of security during the closing stages of campaigns.

This crime adds to a disturbing list of attacks and murders linked to the 2024-2025 electoral process, especially those of local officials. Although Mexico City has historically been less affected by political violence than other regions of the country, the murder of these collaborators marks a new turning point.

Organizations such as Etellekt and Causa en Común have documented an alarming increase in acts of violence against political actors, with 2024 being one of the most violent years in recent electoral history.

Claudia Sheinbaum's message wasn't just a political gesture; it was also a call to close ranks in the face of violence and to stop letting fear determine the country's course.

Support for Clara Brugada is, in essence, support for the democratic process and the hope of a city where power is not built with blood, but with votes, dialogue, and peace.

"Clara is not alone, the people of Mexico City are not alone. We will get to the bottom of this," Sheinbaum reiterated.

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