Authorities arrest 13 suspects over killing of Mexico City officials
Brugada did not identify the suspects on Wednesday, but she said three were involved directly in the shooting.
'In this operation, 13 people were arrested, including three people who directly participated in the murder, and others related to the logistical preparation of the event,' she told reporters.
The daytime shooting of two of Brugada's top aides by gunmen on motorbikes shocked the city, seen as a relative pocket of safety compared to the rest of the country.
The victims were Brugada's personal secretary Ximena Guzman and adviser Jose Munoz.
'In memory of our colleagues and out of respect for their families and friends, this government will not rest until the truth is known and justice is served,' the mayor said in a social media post on Wednesday.
After the shooting, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, a Brugada ally who previously served as the capital's mayor, vowed that her government would ensure that 'justice is served'.
'We express our solidarity and support for the families of these two individuals who have worked in our movement for a long time,' Sheinbaum said in May.
'We know them, we stand with their families, and we will give her [Brugada] all the support the city needs from the Mexican government.'
For decades, Mexico has been struggling with high crime rates and murders, including violence against political and security officials as well as journalists.
In 2020, Mexico City's security chief, Omar Garcia Harfuch, survived an ambush by gunmen that killed two of his bodyguards and a bystander.
Shortly after taking office last year, Sheinbaum's administration announced a security strategy that focused on boosting intelligence gathering, strengthening the National Guard police and addressing root causes, including poverty.
Earlier this month, the United States – which has been struggling with its own crime rates – issued a travel advisory for Mexico, warning of security risks.
'Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery,' the US State Department said. 'There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico.'
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