Last night, everything seemed to be going smoothly in Polanco, Mexico City, when gunmen on a motorcycle shot Miguel Ángel de La Mora, a well-known social media stylist, “Micky’s Hair.” The incident occurred in the heart of an exclusive area where security was supposed to be an added value.
The murder has caused a stir: It occurred in one of the city’s most heavily guarded areas and involved a socially prominent person.
Is Polanco safe?
Although known for its exclusivity, Polanco has been the scene of violent incidents that belie its reputation as an urban fortress:
Recently, high-profile murders have even been reported in the area’s businesses and restaurants.
One of the most high-profile incidents was the homicide committed inside the Miyana shopping center, when a man was gunned down in front of other customers.
Operations linked to drug dealing and armed confrontations that have spread to residential streets have also been documented.
This background undermines the idea of a safe zone within the city: even these elite neighborhoods are being targeted by planned violence.
From a “direct attack” to social fear
When authorities describe these events as “direct attacks” rather than violent robberies, it implies specific motivations: revenge, personal disputes, rivalries, or criminal interests. The fact that something like this happens on Masaryk or another well-known avenue demonstrates the presence of violence that is no longer confined to marginalized areas. As long as there are no swift arrests or decisive progress, intimidation and collective fear are consolidated among residents and those who commute to work in that area.
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Source: exceslior
