Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
The deaths of two CIA agents during an anti-drug operation in Chihuahua, Mexico, have escalated tensions between President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration and the White House. Sheinbaum stated that Mexican security officials were not informed about the presence of US nationals, calling it a breach of protocol. The Mexican foreign minister sent a letter to the US ambassador seeking information and reiterating security protocols. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested Sheinbaum should have expressed sympathy for the deaths but acknowledged Mexican cooperation against drug trafficking. President Donald Trump wants more cooperation.
Key facts
- Two CIA agents died in Mexico.
- The deaths occurred after an operation to dismantle a drug lab in Chihuahua.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexican officials were unaware of US involvement.
- Sheinbaum described the lack of notification as a breach of security protocols.
- The Mexican foreign minister sent a letter to the US ambassador.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Sheinbaum should have expressed sympathy.
- Leavitt acknowledged Mexican cooperation against cross-border drug trafficking.
- President Donald Trump wants more cooperation.
Entities
Institutions
- Central Intelligence Agency
- White House
- Mexican Defence Ministry
Locations
- Mexico
- Chihuahua
- Washington