Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Tensions escalate between Mexico and the United States following the deaths of CIA operatives involved in a counter-narcotics mission in Chihuahua. President Sheinbaum challenges Washington's involvement in domestic security operations, raising questions about U.S. intervention in Mexican affairs. The incident highlights ongoing friction over intelligence coordination and sovereignty concerns as both nations grapple with cross-border drug trafficking complexities.
Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.
