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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Haunting video shows how close mayor's aides came to being killed... and the chilling reason they were spared
A never-before-seen video showed an assassin waiting for the arrival of two top aides to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada before abandoning the scene only to return a week later to execute them in broad daylight. The coldblooded gunman was spotted the morning of May 14 standing on a busy sidewalk in the Mexico City neighborhood of Benito Juarez waiting for Brugada's secretary, Ximena Guzmán, to arrive to pick José Muñoz, the mayor's advisor. Footage obtained by Telediario television crime reporter Carlos Jiménez showed the hired killer with a motorcycle helmet over his head that exposed his face near the steps of an underground passage between Napoleón Street and Calzada de Tlalpan. The executioner, who was wearing light blue jeans and had a green vest with reflectors, appeared to have been making a call with his cell phone and then sending a text message. He later leaned against the wall of a building as he continued to wait for Guzmán to pull up to meet Muñoz. For unknown reasons, Guzmán and Muñoz never arrived at the meeting point, causing the killer to abandoned the task, sparing the duo for the time being. The same gunman returned Tuesday shortly after 7am local time and approached Guzmán, who was sitting inside her stationed Audi, and waited for Muñoz to walk up to open the front passenger door when he opened fire. Guzmán was shot eight times and Muñoz was struck four times, according to Mexico City prosecutor Bertha Alcalde. Authorities have so far seized the abandoned motorcycle, a car and a van that were used to carry out the attack. The car and van were previously reported stolen. Pablo Vázquez, who oversees Mexico City's Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection, said in a press conference Wednesday that at least four people participated in the brazen attack. Alcalde described the deadly ambush as 'a direct and highly planned attack, and that those who carried it out had prior experience.' Both Guzmán and Muñoz had worked for Brugada when she was mayor of the borough of Iztapalapa from October 2018 to September 2023, before joining her staff when she became mayor of Mexico's largest city. ASÍ CAZABA a XIMENA y a JOSÉ Es el sicario q los atacó a balazos. Así los esperó el 14 de mayo. A la misma hora y en el mismo lugar. Ximena llegó, pero José no… y el sicario se fue. Nadie lo notó. Ahora lo buscan @FiscaliaCDMX @SSC_CDMX y @SSPCMexico Les cuento #C4EnAlerta — Carlos Jiménez (@c4jimenez) May 22, 2025 'I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ximena and Pepe. I shared many years of longing and struggle with them to transform, first Iztapalapa, and now our great city,' Brugada said in a statement. 'Ximena was a wonderful, tireless, and very kind woman. I knew Pepe almost from childhood; he was one of the most intelligent and responsible people I have ever known. 'Our hearts ache. We in the cabinet are deeply dismayed and in mourning. I wholeheartedly embrace their families, friends, and comrades in struggle. 'We will not rest until justice is done.' Mexican journalist and Telediario host Carlos Jiménez obtained a surveillance video that showed the assassin wanted for murdering Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, officials in the administration of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada, waiting for the pair the morning of May 14 before he noticed they were not going to arrive and abandoned the scene only to return Tuesday and execute them The murders sent shockwaves through Mexico's capital city, which is widely considered as an oasis of relative security in a country plagued by violence. Brugada's position as mayor makes her the second most powerful politician in the country behind President Claudia Sheinbaum, who previously served as Head of Government for Mexico City. During a press briefing Wednesday, Sheinbaum cautioned against speculating over the assassinations. 'No speculation can be made about yesterday's events,' she said. 'We are guided by the ongoing investigations into what happened [Tuesday].'
RNZ News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Revamped Azteca stadium to reopen next March ahead of 2026 World Cup
A general view of the famous Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, 2013 Photo: PHOTOSPORT Mexico City's government has confirmed that the famous Azteca Stadium, soon to be renamed "Estadio Ciudad de Mexico", will reopen in March next year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Clara Brugada said on Wednesday. The renovated stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will kick off next year's tournament with the opening match on June 11, as well as other group-stage and knockout matches at the global showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Construction is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026 to allow time for operational testing. Modifications to the stadium will focus on meeting FIFA standards and will include new changing rooms, improved hospitality zones, upgraded VIP areas and new seating in areas previously used for boxes and lounges. No figure has yet been given for its final capacity. "Great projects for a great city, projects that will continue to benefit the population in all aspects, based on the comprehensive mobility plan combined with technology," Brugada told reporters. The upgrade is part of a wider urban regeneration initiative in the Tlalpan neighbourhood, which also includes improvements to public infrastructure, including better roads, additional bike lanes and enhanced public transport. Mexico City is also preparing to host a series of fan events across its 16 boroughs, with the largest FIFA Fan Fest planned for the Zocalo square in the historic centre area. The festival aims to offer free public screenings and encourage community participation and physical activity. Estadio Ciudad de Mexico translates to Mexico City Stadium. New Zealand is one of four nations to have so far qualified for the tournament along with the three host nations. -Reuters
Reuters
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Revamped Azteca stadium to reopen next March ahead of 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY, May 7 (Reuters) - Mexico City's government has confirmed that the famous Azteca Stadium, soon to be renamed "Estadio Ciudad de Mexico", will reopen in March next year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Clara Brugada said on Wednesday. The renovated stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will kick off next year's tournament with the opening match on June 11, as well as other group-stage and knockout matches at the global showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Construction is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026 to allow time for operational testing. Modifications to the stadium will focus on meeting FIFA standards and will include new changing rooms, improved hospitality zones, upgraded VIP areas and new seating in areas previously used for boxes and lounges. No figure has yet been given for its final capacity. "Great projects for a great city, projects that will continue to benefit the population in all aspects, based on the comprehensive mobility plan combined with technology," Brugada told reporters. The upgrade is part of a wider urban regeneration initiative in the Tlalpan neighbourhood, which also includes improvements to public infrastructure, including better roads, additional bike lanes and enhanced public transport. Mexico City is also preparing to host a series of fan events across its 16 boroughs, with the largest FIFA Fan Fest planned for the Zocalo square in the historic centre area. The festival aims to offer free public screenings and encourage community participation and physical activity.
CNA
07-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Revamped Azteca stadium to reopen next March ahead of 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY : Mexico City's government has confirmed that the famous Azteca Stadium, soon to be renamed "Estadio Ciudad de Mexico", will reopen in March next year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Clara Brugada said on Wednesday. The renovated stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will kick off next year's tournament with the opening match on June 11, as well as other group-stage and knockout matches at the global showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Construction is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026 to allow time for operational testing. Modifications to the stadium will focus on meeting FIFA standards and will include new changing rooms, improved hospitality zones, upgraded VIP areas and new seating in areas previously used for boxes and lounges. No figure has yet been given for its final capacity. "Great projects for a great city, projects that will continue to benefit the population in all aspects, based on the comprehensive mobility plan combined with technology," Brugada told reporters. The upgrade is part of a wider urban regeneration initiative in the Tlalpan neighbourhood, which also includes improvements to public infrastructure, including better roads, additional bike lanes and enhanced public transport. Mexico City is also preparing to host a series of fan events across its 16 boroughs, with the largest FIFA Fan Fest planned for the Zocalo square in the historic centre area.
