No Link Between Attacks,Says García Harfuch

Amid speculation,García Harfuch stated definitively that there is no current evidence linking the recent attack on two close collaborators of Clara Brugada to either the attack against him in 2020 or the attack on journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva in 2022.

García Harfuch clarified:

There is no relationship, at the moment, that the attack is related that we suffer or the attack what suffered Ciro Gómez Leyva. They are different cases, at the moment there is nothing to link them.

This statement aims to quell rumors and assure the public that investigations are proceeding independently.

Commitment to Justice

Despite the lack of connection between the cases, García Harfuch emphasized the commitment to bringing the perpetrators of the attack on Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz to justice. He assured that the case will not be unpunished.

He further added:

No matter how late, the investigations are firm and we will give results and help to the Prosecutor’s Office General of Justice of the Mexico City in everything that is necessary.

this pledge underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the attack on Guzmán and Muñoz is ongoing. Authorities are actively working to gather evidence and identify those responsible. While vehicles linked to the case have been located, no arrests have been made as of yet.

Past Attacks: García Harfuch and Ciro Gómez Leyva

To provide context, it’s significant to revisit the previous attacks mentioned by García Harfuch.

• Attack on Ciro Gómez Leyva (December 2022): The journalist survived an assassination attempt. Several individuals have been detained in connection with the attack, and some have pleaded guilty.
• Attack on Omar García Harfuch (June 2020): García Harfuch was targeted in an attack in Lomas de Chapultepec, resulting in the deaths of two of his escorts and one civilian. The Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel (CJNG) was linked to the incident. In March of last year 12 subjects were sentenced at 316 years in prison for the attack.

President Sheinbaum’s Stance

Echoing García Harfuch’s cautious approach, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on May 21 that it was not possible to establish a hypothesis regarding a connection between the attack on Brugada’s collaborators and the 2020 attack on García Harfuch.

FAQ: Recent Security Concerns in Mexico city

Are the attacks on Clara Brugada’s collaborators, Omar García Harfuch, and Ciro Gómez Leyva connected?

No, according to Omar García Harfuch, there is no evidence to suggest these attacks are related.

What is the status of the investigation into the attack on Ximena Guzmán and José muñoz?

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have located vehicles linked to the case. No arrests have been made yet.

What was the outcome of the attack on Omar García Harfuch in 2020?

The attack resulted in the deaths of two escorts and one civilian. Those involved were related to the jalisco Nueva Generación cartel (CJNG). In March of last year 12 subjects were sentenced at 316 years in prison for the attack.

what happened in the attack on Ciro Gómez Leyva?

Ciro Gómez leyva survived an assassination attempt in December 2022. Several individuals have been detained, and some have pleaded guilty.