Official complains of persecution over CIA agents' deaths in Mexico
The governor of Chihuahua, Maria Eugenia Campos, claims she is being persecuted by the ruling party over the deaths of two CIA agents during a drug raid. The incident, which occurred in April, involved unauthorized operations by U.S. officials in Mexico, leading to a broader investigation into the actions of those involved. President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an inquiry into the operation, highlighting potential violations of national security laws.
- ▪Maria Eugenia Campos stated she is being persecuted by the ruling Morena party regarding the deaths of two CIA agents.
- ▪The CIA agents died during a drug lab raid in Chihuahua, which was unauthorized and may have violated national security laws.
- ▪President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the incident, emphasizing that anti-drug operations are the responsibility of the federal government.
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World Mexican governor says she's "being persecuted" over case of 2 CIA agents killed in drug lab raid May 27, 2026 / 3:33 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The Mexican governor of Chihuahua said Wednesday she was "being persecuted" by the country's ruling party over the case of two U.S. officials who died in April during an unauthorized drug raid in her state.Maria Eugenia Campos, from the opposition National Action Party, appeared for questioning at the Mexican General Prosecutors office in Mexico City regarding the April 19 incident.The two Americans killed in the crash were employees of the Central Intelligence Agency, multiple people familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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