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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How can advancements in technology, such as the C-5 camera tracking system, improve the effectiveness of law enforcement in preventing similar attacks in the future?
**Interview with Crime Analyst Dr. Laura Mendoza on Recent Arrests in the Diana Sanchez Barrios Case**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Dr. Mendoza. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent developments in the armed attack against Diana Sanchez Barrios, a prominent merchant leader in Mexico City.
**Dr. Mendoza:** Thank you for having me. It’s a significant case that highlights ongoing issues of violence and accountability in Mexico.
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us what we know about the recent arrests related to this attack?
**Dr. Mendoza:** Yes, absolutely. This past Tuesday, authorities arrested two men and a woman who are believed to be involved in the armed attack against Sanchez Barrios. One of the men is the alleged shooter, and the other is the motorcycle driver who helped facilitate their escape. The woman was found using C-5 camera tracking technology, which is part of a broader security monitoring system in Mexico City [[1](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-chief-mexico-kills-troops-arrest-corruption-probe-116148643)].
**Interviewer:** What can you tell us about the situation surrounding this attack and its implications?
**Dr. Mendoza:** This attack is particularly alarming as it underscores the threats faced by public figures in Mexico, especially those advocating for merchant rights or social issues. The violence led to one death and two injuries, emphasizing a high level of risk in a city already struggling with crime. The authorities are currently searching for two additional suspects connected to the incident, which indicates that this may be part of a larger criminal network [[1](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-chief-mexico-kills-troops-arrest-corruption-probe-116148643)].
**Interviewer:** Given the nature of organized crime and violence in Mexico, how effective do you think the current police and security measures are in addressing these issues?
**Dr. Mendoza:** The arrest of these individuals is a positive step, but it also reveals the persistent challenges in tackling organized crime. The response from law enforcement can often be reactive rather than proactive. While technology like the C-5 camera system helps, the overarching problems of corruption and systemic violence make it difficult to ensure long-term safety for individuals like Sanchez Barrios [[1](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-chief-mexico-kills-troops-arrest-corruption-probe-116148643)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Mendoza. Your insights are invaluable as we try to understand the complexities surrounding crime and safety in Mexico.
**Dr. Mendoza:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss this vital issue. It’s important that we continue to shine a light on the struggles faced by individuals fighting for their rights and safety in such a volatile environment.