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 at a press conference, Sheinbaum stated that while she hopes this remains an isolated incident, Mexico expects the United States to respect its constitution and national security laws moving forward.
Details of the Incident
The two agents, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed, died in what Mexican authorities described as an accident. The CIA has declined to comment on the deaths, though U.S. officials and other sources confirmed they were members of the agency. 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.
Sheinbaum's Response
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. The president emphasized that Mexico will not tolerate any violation of its sovereignty and expects full transparency from the United States.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions between Mexico and the U.S. under the Trump administration, which has taken a hardline stance on border security and drug trafficking. However, Sheinbaum's statement suggests a desire to de-escalate the situation and avoid a diplomatic crisis.
