Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said her government is considering possible action following reports that CIA personnel participated in a drug laboratory raid in the northern state of Chihuahua without federal authorization.
Speaking at her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum emphasized that no foreign government agency is permitted to operate on Mexican territory without official approval. She stated that such activities are not consistent with existing bilateral security agreements.
Her comments come after reports that two US officials and two Mexican investigators were killed in a vehicle accident linked to an operation targeting illegal drug laboratories near the US-Mexico border. The Mexican government has since sent a diplomatic note to Washington seeking clarification.
US officials and individuals familiar with the matter confirmed that CIA personnel were involved in the raid, though they spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue.
Sheinbaum said the Mexican military took part in the operation but insisted that federal authorities had not been informed of any US presence on the ground.
She also rejected claims that the incident reflects a shift in US policy under President Donald Trump, who has advocated stronger action against drug cartels, describing foreign intervention without authorization as unnecessary.
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch stated that while intelligence cooperation between Mexico and the United States continues, foreign agents are not deployed in joint field operations.
Sheinbaum added that she has requested a full explanation from the US ambassador and plans to discuss the matter with Chihuahua state governor María Eugenia Campos. She stressed the importance of addressing the issue to ensure respect for national sovereignty and security protocols.
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