CIA agents reported killed in Mexico were not authorised to operate: Gov’t

Mexico demands answers after two CIA agents killed in ambush, revealing unauthorized US operations on its soil. | Contesto: cronaca

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MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government announced Tuesday that it is demanding an explanation from the United States following the deaths of two CIA agents in an ambush earlier this week, confirming the operatives were not authorized to operate in the country. The incident, which occurred in the northern state of Tamaulipas, has ignited a diplomatic firestorm and raised serious questions about the extent of U.S. intelligence activities on Mexican territory. The agents, whose names have not been released, were reportedly killed during a confrontation with unknown assailants. Mexican officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that the agents lacked the proper diplomatic credentials or bilateral agreements that would permit them to carry out operations within Mexico. “We are seeking full details from the U.S. government on this matter,” said a spokesperson for the Mexican Foreign Ministry, emphasizing that all foreign intelligence activities must be conducted with full transparency and mutual consent. The deaths come at a particularly sensitive time for U.S.-Mexico relations, which have been strained over issues of security cooperation, drug trafficking, and migration. The incident underscores the long-standing, yet often unspoken, presence of U.S. intelligence personnel in Mexico, where joint efforts to combat cartels have historically operated under a veil of secrecy. Critics in Mexico have long accused Washington of overstepping its bounds, conducting unilateral operations that violate national sovereignty. Legal experts note that while the U.S. and Mexico share intelligence through formal channels, any covert action by American agents without explicit authorization constitutes a breach of international norms. “This is a serious violation of Mexico’s sovereignty,” said Dr. Elena Vazquez, a professor of international law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. “If the U.S. was operating without permission, it undermines the trust needed for bilateral cooperation.” The Mexican government has called for an urgent meeting with U.S. officials to clarify the scope of American intelligence activities and to prevent future incidents. Meanwhile, the...

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