Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out a conflict with the United States following the deaths of two CIA agents in an accident in the state of Chihuahua. Speaking on Tuesday, Sheinbaum expressed hope that the incident remains isolated, but emphasized that Mexico expects the United States to respect its constitution and national security laws moving forward.
Details of the Incident
The two agents, confirmed as members of the Central Intelligence Agency by U.S. officials and other sources, died under circumstances that have not been fully disclosed. Mexico's Ministry of Security stated it was unaware of the foreign agents' operations, revealing that one agent entered the country on a visitor visa and the other on a diplomatic passport. The CIA has declined to comment on the deaths.
Sheinbaum's Response
President Sheinbaum demanded clarification on the operation's details and urged the Attorney General’s Office to take action. As a result, the governor of Chihuahua and the state attorney have been called to testify. Sheinbaum stressed the need for transparency and adherence to legal protocols, while reiterating Mexico's commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with the U.S.
The incident has sparked fears of a diplomatic crisis between Mexico and the Trump administration, but Sheinbaum's measured response aims to de-escalate tensions. She underscored that Mexico will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty, yet remains open to cooperation with U.S. authorities.
