Mexico warns US involvement in anti-drug operation should not to be repeated
Summary
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Mexican government told the United States that US officials should not take part in anti-drug operations in Mexico without permission. This demand came after two US and two Mexican officials died in a car crash during an operation in Chihuahua, where US officials, believed to be CIA agents, took part without Mexico’s approval.Key Facts
- Mexico sent a diplomatic note to the US about unauthorized US involvement in an anti-drug operation.
- The incident occurred in Chihuahua, where four officials (two US, two Mexican) died in a car crash on April 19.
- Mexico’s federal government was not informed about the US officials’ participation.
- Mexico said US personnel must follow its constitution and national security laws during operations.
- The US agreed not to repeat unauthorized involvement, according to Mexico.
- One US official involved reportedly entered Mexico using a tourist visa and was not formally approved.
- Mexico’s security cabinet confirmed US officials lacked formal authorization for the operation.
- President Donald Trump has pushed for stronger US military action against Mexican drug cartels and suggested the US might act alone if Mexico does not cooperate.
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