Mexico Says CIA Agents Killed in Crash Were Unauthorized for Operations Amid Conflicting U.S. Accounts

preCharge News WORLD — Mexico’s government said Saturday that two U.S. federal agents recently killed in a car crash in the country’s northern region were not authorized to participate in operations in Mexico.

The two Americans killed in the crash were employees of the CIA, multiple people familiar with the matter said earlier this week. The CIA declined to comment.

Mission Details Remain Unclear

The role of the two CIA agents, who were reportedly returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.

Local government officials have said they were part of a convoy when their car drove off a ravine last weekend and the vehicle exploded. Two Mexican officers were also killed.

Mexico Denies Authorization for U.S. Agents

A statement from Mexico’s Ministry of Security said one U.S. agent entered Mexico as a visitor while the other entered with a diplomatic passport.

No Legal Approval for Operations

“None had formal accreditation to participate in operational activities in national territory,” the security ministry said.

It also asserted that Mexico’s government was not aware of foreign agents operating or planning to participate in an operation on its soil.

Legal and Diplomatic Implications Intensify

“Mexican law is clear: it does not permit the participation of foreign agents in operations within the national territory,” the ministry said.

Ongoing Review With U.S. Authorities

The ministry added it is reviewing the case with local authorities and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, emphasizing the importance of cooperation.

“The Government of Mexico reiterates its willingness to maintain a close, serious, and respectful relationship with the Government of the United States for the benefit of the security of both countries.”

Contradictions From Mexican Leadership

Officials from both countries have offered conflicting accounts of the incident.

President Sheinbaum Acknowledges Federal Involvement

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum admitted earlier this week that federal forces were involved, contradicting prior statements that denied knowledge of any operation or U.S. participation.