Mexico's Sheinbaum rules out a conflict with US over 2 CIA agents killed in Chihuahua accident

ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsShopInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMexico's Sheinbaum rules out a conflict with US over 2 CIA agents killed in Chihuahua accidentMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out a conflict with the United States over an incident involving two CIA agents who died in ChihuahuaByFABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated PressApril 27, 2026, 5:20 PM1:19FILE - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)The Associated PressMEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday ruled out a conflict with the United States over an incident involving two CIA agents who died in an accident in the state of Chihuahua — agents who, according to Mexico, were not authorized to operate in the country.During her morning news briefing, Sheinbaum expressed her willingness to move past the controversy that surfaced last week, saying that while she hopes this remains an isolated case, the federal government expects the U.S. to respect Mexico’s constitution and national security laws moving forward.“Let us hope this is an exceptional case ... and that a situation like this never happens again,” she said.On Monday night, the head of the Chihuahua state prosecutor's office, César Jáuregui Moreno, resigned after telling reporters days earlier that the state government had worked with U.S. agents on an operation. He later walked back the comments under pressure from Sheinbaum.Mexico’s Ministry of Security said Saturday that one of the U.S. agents had entered Mexico as a visitor, while the other had done so using a diplomatic passport. It further reiterated that it was unaware that foreign agents were operating within its territory.The CIA has declined to comment.The deceased Americans were members of the CIA, a U.S. official and two other individuals familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press last week, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the intelligence matters involved.Last year, the Mexican government reached an agreement with the Trump administration on a plan to coordinate actions and exchange information regarding security, while respecting the sovereignty of both countries.On Monday, Sheinbaum insisted that the details of the operation in Chihuahua must be clarified, and she urged the Attorney General’s Office and the relevant authorities to take action on the case following the upcoming debate in the Senate.Popular ReadsUS being 'humiliated' by Iran, German chancellor says3 hours ago'Absolute chaos': Gunman charges WH correspondents' dinner checkpointApr 26, 12:52 AMTrump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo shipApr 19, 10:21 PMChihuahua Gov. María Eugenia Campos, a prominent opposition figure, has been called to testify in Mexico City on Tuesday alongside State Attorney César Jáuregui.For decades, the presence of the CIA and the Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA, in Mexico has been marked by controversy. Their activities typically come to light when problems arise — as happened in 2012, when a U.S. Embassy vehicle was shot at on the outskirts of Mexico City and two CIA agents were wounded.___Associated Press writers David Klepper and Aamer Madhani contributed from Washington.___Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at…

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