Mexico’s government announced that two U.S. agents killed in a car accident in the northern region were unauthorized to participate in any operations on Mexican soil. The two agents, confirmed as CIA personnel, were reportedly returning from a clandestine operation when their vehicle plunged off a ravine and exploded, resulting in their deaths as well as the deaths of two local officers.

According to statements from the Mexican Ministry of Security, one of the agents entered Mexico as a visitor while the other held a diplomatic passport. The ministry underscored that it had no prior knowledge of any U.S. operations taking place in Mexico, stating, “Mexican law is clear: it does not permit the participation of foreign agents in operations within the national territory.”

Local officials previously indicated that the agents were part of a convoy involved in a raid targeting a drug lab. However, conflicting details have emerged, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum admitting that federal forces were indeed engaged in the operation, despite the ministry's earlier claims denying any acknowledgment of U.S. involvement.

The incident has sparked significant tension between the two nations, leading to calls for accountability and clarification regarding U.S. operations in Mexico. Experts have expressed concerns about sovereignty and the implications of unauthorized foreign involvement in local law enforcement.

The investigation into the crash continues, with Mexican authorities collaborating with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico to ascertain the circumstances that led to this tragic event.