Mexico's president demands answers after deaths of 2 US Embassy staffers
Summary
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum wants answers after two U.S. Embassy staff and two Mexican officials died when their vehicle fell into a ravine during a drug lab operation. She said the operation did not have approval from Mexico’s federal government and is reviewing possible violations of national security laws.Key Facts
- Four people died in the accident: two U.S. Embassy employees and two Mexican officials.
- The accident happened in Chihuahua state while returning from a raid on illegal drug labs.
- The U.S. staffers were training Mexican officers as part of routine cooperation between the countries.
- Mexico’s president said the federal government did not approve the operation.
- Sheinbaum is seeking full details from the Chihuahua government and the U.S. government.
- The Mexican government is investigating if any national security laws were broken.
- The U.S. Ambassador expressed condolences and emphasized continued cooperation for security.
- Mexico states there are no joint operations with U.S. personnel on the ground or in the air without federal approval.
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