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 motivated the attackers in the case of Diana Sanchez Barrios, and how does it reflect on the safety of merchant leaders in Mexico City?
**Interview with Carlos Jimenez on the Recent Arrests in the Diana Sanchez Barrios Case**
**Editor:** Welcome, Carlos Jimenez, to our news segment. You’ve been following the shocking armed attack against Diana Sanchez Barrios, the merchant leader in Mexico City. Can you give us a brief overview of what happened?
**Carlos Jimenez:** Thank you for having me. On Tuesday, it was reported that three individuals were arrested in connection with the armed attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios. This assault has triggered a significant investigation, leading to the arrests of the alleged shooter, the motorcycle driver who facilitated the escape, and an accomplice who was located through C-5 surveillance footage. This incident tragically resulted in one death and left two others injured.
**Editor:** That’s alarming news. Can you tell us more about the circumstances surrounding the attack and the ongoing investigation?
**Carlos Jimenez:** The attack occurred in broad daylight and has raised serious security concerns in the area. It highlights the increasing violence that merchant leaders face in Mexico City. Following the attack, authorities mobilized rapidly, utilizing C-5 camera tracking, which led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspects, who were found hiding in the State of Mexico. Currently, law enforcement is still searching for two other individuals believed to be involved.
**Editor:** It’s good to hear that the authorities are acting swiftly. What does this situation tell us about the broader issue of security for business leaders in Mexico?
**Carlos Jimenez:** This incident underscores the pervasive climate of violence that many business leaders face, especially those involved with merchant organizations. There is a growing trend of targeted attacks not just against politicians but also against community leaders and their supporters. It’s essential for authorities to implement stronger protective measures and community support systems to safeguard these individuals.
**Editor:** Thank you, Carlos, for your insights. It’s crucial for the public to stay informed about such developments. We hope for a swift resolution to this case and improved safety for all community leaders.
**Carlos Jimenez:** Thank you for having me. It’s important we keep discussing these issues to bring awareness and, hopefully, lead to actionable changes.
