Mexico probing role of U.S. officials killed in car crash after drug lab raid
Summary
Mexican officials are investigating the deaths of two U.S. and two Mexican officials who died in a car crash after a raid on a drug lab in northern Chihuahua. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government needs answers about the role of the U.S. officials and confirmed state governments must get federal permission before working with foreign entities.Key Facts
- Four officials died in a car crash returning from destroying a secret drug lab in Chihuahua.
- The crash involved two Mexican investigators and two U.S. Embassy instructors supporting anti-cartel efforts.
- The incident happened in mountainous terrain connecting Chihuahua and Sinaloa states.
- The Mexican Security Cabinet confirmed the army and state prosecutors carried out the raid.
- Methamphetamine labs were found, described as one of the largest in the country.
- The U.S. Embassy did not disclose details about the U.S. officials or their agency.
- President Sheinbaum stated any U.S.-Mexico collaboration without federal approval breaks Mexican law.
- The case highlights tensions about U.S. involvement in Mexico’s security and Mexico’s sovereignty.
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