Sheinbaum weighs sanctions on Chihuahua state after CIA agents died after drug lab raid in Mexico - FRANCE 24 English

Apr 22, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she's considering possible sanctions against the government of Chihuahua — a state bordering Texas — for allowing CIA agents to participate in an operation to dismantle drug laboratories, because any security collaboration with the U.S. should be approved by Mexico's federal government. FRANCE 24's Ioan Grillo reports from Mexico City.

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Chihuahua state officials say:
● The CIA agents were in Chihuahua to train local forces.
● State law enforcement raided a huge meth lab.
● On their way back from the raid state agents picked up the CIA agents and gave them a ride.
● The vehicle crashed, killing two local agents and the two CIA agents.

An alternative report says the CIA was fully involved in the raid, providing intelligence, oversight and drone coverage.