Sheinbaum Responds to US Ambassador’s Remarks on Corruption and Extortion in Mexico
News Context
At a glance
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to remarks by U.S.
- Sheinbaum stated that the security cabinet was not informed of the operation that led to the deaths, emphasizing that such collaboration between U.S.
- The incident occurred when officials were returning from an operation to destroy clandestine laboratories in a rural area of Chihuahua, according to the state attorney general.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ron Johnson regarding corruption and extortion, demanding explanations following the deaths of U.S. Embassy and Mexican officials in Chihuahua.
Sheinbaum stated that the security cabinet was not informed of the operation that led to the deaths, emphasizing that such collaboration between U.S. And state-level authorities requires federal authorization as mandated by Mexico’s Constitution.
The incident occurred when officials were returning from an operation to destroy clandestine laboratories in a rural area of Chihuahua, according to the state attorney general.