Thirteen people were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the murders of two close aides to Mexico City's mayor three months ago, Mayor Clara Brugada said.

Brugada's personal secretary Ximena Guzman and advisor Jose "Pepe" Munoz were gunned down during rush hour on a busy avenue in the Mexican capital on May 20.

Among the 13 arrested were "three people who participated directly" in the attack, as well as "others linked to the logistical preparation," Brugada told a press conference.

The arrests were made at dawn as part of a joint operation between local and federal authorities as well as the army.

Despite the apparent hallmarks of a gang hit, Brugada did not speak about a motive.

After the murders, public prosecutor Bertha Alcalde Lujan said it was "a direct attack

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