Mexico says 2 U.S. federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation
Summary
Two U.S. federal agents died in a car crash in northern Mexico during what appeared to be a drug lab destruction mission. Mexico's government said the agents were not authorized to take part in any operations inside Mexico and is investigating the incident with U.S. officials.Key Facts
- Two U.S. CIA agents died in a car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, along with two Mexican officers.
- The U.S. agents were returning from destroying a secret drug lab.
- Mexico said one agent entered the country as a visitor, the other with a diplomatic passport.
- Mexico's government stated it did not authorize or know about any foreign agents carrying out operations on its soil.
- Mexican officials are reviewing the case with local authorities and the U.S. Embassy.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum later confirmed federal forces were involved in the operation.
- The CIA has not commented publicly on the incident.
- Mexico reiterated its wish to maintain a respectful security relationship with the United States.
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