Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed concern over the involvement of US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents in an anti-narcotics operation in northern Mexico. She emphasized the importance of national security and sovereignty, stating that the presence of foreign agents in such operations is a serious matter. Sheinbaum mentioned that the government is investigating whether the US agents were properly accredited for their involvement.
The President highlighted that the Foreign Ministry has reached out to the US Ambassador to Mexico for clarification on the incident involving the American agents. She emphasized that any security-related cooperation with the US government should be conducted through the federal government to ensure compliance with established protocols. She reiterated that no foreign agents should operate in Mexico without proper authorization.
Sheinbaum’s comments come after two US agents lost their lives in an accident while dismantling drug labs in Chihuahua. The incident raised questions about the extent of US involvement in Mexico’s efforts against organized crime. The Mexican President has previously rejected the idea of US intervention in combating drug cartels, emphasizing the importance of upholding national sovereignty and unity.
