Two US federal agents, believed to be CIA agents, were killed Sunday in a car crash in the northern state of Chihuahua. The agents were returning from an anti-drug trafficking operation led by Mexico's armed forces to dismantle a suspected clandestine narcotics laboratory.
Mexico's government and security cabinet stated that the two agents had no permission to carry out operations of this kind and were not authorized to participate in operations in Mexico. Records indicate the individuals entered the country as a tourist and a diplomat.
The Mexican government is currently seeking details regarding the incident, as the role of the two agents remains unclear. The event has raised questions about US activities on Mexican territory.