"Claudia Sheinbaum stated, 'It was not an operation that the security cabinet was aware of. We were not informed; it was a decision by the Chihuahua government.'"
"Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui reported that the officials died while returning from an operation to destroy labs of criminal groups likely used to produce drugs."
"Sheinbaum insisted, 'There are no joint operations on land or in the air.'"
"The U.S. Embassy confirmed the officials were 'supporting Chihuahua state authorities' efforts to combat cartel operations,' but did not identify them."
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is seeking explanations following the deaths of four officials in an accident during an operation in Chihuahua. She was unaware of U.S. collaboration with local authorities and emphasized the need for federal authorization for such actions. The U.S. Embassy confirmed the officials were supporting efforts against cartel operations but did not disclose their identities. The incident raises concerns about the legality of operations conducted without federal oversight, especially amid pressure from the U.S. government for stronger action against drug cartels.
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