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 measures can be taken to enhance the safety of community leaders like Diana Sanchez Barrios in the face of increasing violence in Mexico City?
**Interview with Security Analyst Dr. Maria López on the Recent Arrests Linked to the Attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios**
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Dr. López. Thank you for joining us to discuss the recent developments in Mexico City regarding the attack on merchant leader Diana Sanchez Barrios. Can you provide us with an overview of the situation?
**Dr. López:** Good evening, and thank you for having me. The recent arrests of two men and a woman for their alleged roles in the attack on Diana Sanchez Barrios are significant, particularly considering the violent climate in Mexico City and the ongoing issues surrounding organized crime. Reports indicate that the arrestees include the suspected shooter and a motorcycle driver involved in the escape, while a woman was identified through C-5 camera tracking, showcasing the use of technology in ongoing investigations[[1](https://apnews.com/article/mexico-police-cartels-officers-killed-86548e81e62689628078bc3f1df042e2)].
**Interviewer:** What can you tell us about the broader context of violence against merchants and community leaders in Mexico?
**Dr. López:** Violence against merchants like Diana Sanchez Barrios is symptomatic of deeper issues involving organized crime and power struggles within various factions. Merchants often face extortion and threats from criminal organizations. The fact that this armed attack resulted in one death and two injuries indicates the level of risk these community leaders face while trying to advocate for their businesses and communities. It’s crucial to ensure these leaders have the protection they need to operate safely[[1](https://apnews.com/article/mexico-police-cartels-officers-killed-86548e81e62689628078bc3f1df042e2)].
**Interviewer:** What do you think about the police’s response in this situation?
**Dr. López:** The coordinated operation leading to these arrests shows a proactive approach from law enforcement, which is encouraging. However, it also raises questions about the continuing presence of organized crime and their influence in areas like the State of Mexico, where the suspects were found hiding. This speaks to a larger need for systemic change and support for policing efforts in the region[[1](https://apnews.com/article/mexico-police-cartels-officers-killed-86548e81e62689628078bc3f1df042e2)].
**Interviewer:** What steps do you believe law enforcement and the government should take moving forward?
**Dr. López:** There needs to be a multi-faceted approach that includes not just immediate law enforcement actions, but also community support, economic development, and long-term strategies to combat corruption within police forces. Building trust between communities and law enforcement can enhance public safety and reduce the influence of organized crime[[1](https://apnews.com/article/mexico-police-cartels-officers-killed-86548e81e62689628078bc3f1df042e2)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. López, for your insights on this critical issue. We hope to see continued progress in safeguarding community leaders in Mexico City.
**Dr. López:** Thank you for having me. It’s vital to keep this conversation going as we seek to understand and address the complex dynamics at play in our cities.
