Police Arrest Seven Suspects Over Killing of Two Top Mexico City Officials

Published MAY 22

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Above: Forensic investigators work at the crime scene of the killing of José Muñoz and Ximena Guzmán in Mexico City on May 20, 2025. Image copyright: Valentina Alpide/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

These recent arrests show that the government is indeed committed to its pledge not to allow this tragic and shocking incident involving top officials in Mexico City to go unchecked. Authorities will not rest until perpetrators are brought to justice.

Peoples Dispatch

Government-critical narrative

Now that two high-ranking officials of Mexico's ruling Morena party have been tragically killed in broad daylight in its largest stronghold, Mexico City, one can only hope that they will change their failed "root cause" security strategy to finally tackle criminal organizations.

The Rio Times