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 who 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 thus 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 recent arrests of the suspects involved in the attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios, and how are they connected to organized crime in Mexico?
**Interview with Carlos Jimenez: The Recent Arrests in the Diana Sanchez Barrios Case**
**Host**: Welcome, Carlos Jimenez, renowned crime reporter in Mexico City. We’re here to discuss the recent arrests linked to the armed attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios, a prominent leader of merchants in the city. Can you start by summarizing the situation for us?
**Carlos Jimenez**: Thank you for having me. On Tuesday, authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of being involved in the armed attack against Diana Sanchez Barrios. This attack, which resulted in one fatality and two injuries, shocked the local community. The arrest includes the alleged shooter and the motorcycle driver who facilitated the escape, along with a woman who was tracked using C-5 surveillance cameras. Right now, police are searching for two additional suspects.
**Host**: That sounds alarming. What more can you tell us about the operation that led to these arrests?
**Carlos Jimenez**: The arrests were the result of a coordinated operation between law enforcement agencies. The suspects were found hiding in the State of Mexico, which reflects the ongoing issue of criminal networks operating across state lines. Such operations are vital, especially considering the ongoing violence in Mexico linked to organized crime. This incident adds to the troubling narrative of attacks on civic leaders.
**Host**: How does this incident fit into the broader context of criminal violence in Mexico?
**Carlos Jimenez**: The violence in Mexico is deeply rooted in conflicts over territory and power among drug cartels, and it often spills into public life, affecting political figures and community leaders like Sanchez Barrios. Just recently, there have been several high-profile cases of violence against officials, which have raised concerns about public safety and governance. This incident underscores the precarious situation for leaders advocating for their communities in an environment riddled with crime.
**Host**: Are there any updates on the condition of those injured in the attack?
**Carlos Jimenez**: As of now, the details on the victims’ conditions have not been officially released. However, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the individuals affected by this tragic event and preventing further violence against leaders like Sanchez Barrios.
**Host**: Thank you, Carlos, for your insights into this pressing issue. We hope for the safety of the community and justice for the victims.
**Carlos Jimenez**: Thank you for having me. It’s crucial to keep discussing these issues as they impact so many lives in our country.
