MEXICO CITY.- This Tuesday the arrest of two men and a woman for his alleged participation in the armed attack against Diana Sanchez Barriosleader of merchants in the Mexico City.
It is about the alleged shooter against the leader, the driver of the motorcycle that allowed the escape, and a woman, whom they located for a C-5 camera tracking. Now they are looking for two more who also participated in the attack that left one person dead and two injured.
The reporter Carlos Jimenez He detailed that the alleged participants in the armed aggression were hiding in the State of Mexico. Therefore, a coordinated operation was carried out between capital and Mexican authorities.
3 FALL FOR THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF DIANA SÁNCHEZ BARRIOS
The special teams of @SSC_CDMX They located the criminals’ refuge.
They carried out various actions and arrested 3 subjects who participated in the shooting attack.
They handed them over to @FiscaliaCDMX pic.twitter.com/PjGKZvokGQ— Carlos Jiménez (@c4jimenez) November 5, 2024
On October 17, Diana Sánchez Barrios was attacked in the streets of the Historic Center from Mexico City, while he was with a group of people.
A video of the events shows the moment when a subject opens fire on the leader of merchants, who was injured and was transferred to Siglo XXI Hospital.
Diana Sánchez Barrios is a visible figure in defending the rights of street vendors in the capital. It has been seen embroiled in controversies throughout his career for also being a trans activist.
Read: Attack against activist Diana Sánchez Barrios in the center of CDMX
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What were the key details surrounding the armed attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios that led to arrests?
**Interview with Carlos Jimenez, Reporter Covering the Recent Armed Attack in Mexico City**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Carlos. Can you provide a brief overview of the recent arrests related to the armed attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios?
**Carlos Jimenez:** Absolutely. This Tuesday, authorities arrested two men and a woman alleged to be involved in the violent attack against Diana Sanchez Barrios, who is a prominent leader among merchants in Mexico City. The arrests targeted key individuals: the individual believed to be the shooter, the motorcycle driver who facilitated their escape, and a woman linked to the incident. They were apprehended based on details from C-5 surveillance camera tracking.
**Interviewer:** What can you tell us about the circumstances surrounding the attack?
**Carlos Jimenez:** The attack was particularly violent and resulted in one death and two injuries. It was clearly a coordinated effort against Sanchez Barrios, which raises significant concerns about the safety of public figures, especially those involved in local commerce and leadership. It’s indicative of the broader issues of violence and corruption that many cities in Mexico are facing.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that there are still two suspects at large. What actions are being taken to locate them?
**Carlos Jimenez:** Yes, law enforcement is actively searching for these remaining suspects. Given that the arrests occurred in the State of Mexico, it indicates a broader operation might be unfolding. Authorities are likely using intelligence and ground surveillance to track down the individuals who are still hiding. The situation is fluid, and updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
**Interviewer:** How does this incident fit into the larger picture of crime and corruption in Mexico, especially with recent high-profile cases?
**Carlos Jimenez:** This incident underscores a troubling reality in Mexico. We’ve seen throughout the country, including recent events where officials are implicated in system-wide corruption or are violently targeted. For instance, just recently, a police chief took his own life during an anti-corruption operation, reflecting the dangerous intersection of organized crime and law enforcement in our society [[1](https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/world-news/20241122/police-chief-mexico-kills-himself-troops-try-arrest-him-corruption-probe)]. The ongoing attacks against community leaders like Sanchez Barrios serve as a reminder that even those working to improve local conditions face extreme threats.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Carlos, for shedding light on this serious issue. We hope for more developments on both the arrests and the ongoing safety concerns in Mexico.
**Carlos Jimenez:** Thank you for having me. It’s important to keep these stories in the spotlight as we work toward a safer environment for everyone.
