Investigation Launched After CIA Agents Die in Chihuahua Car Accident

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A preliminary report from the Chihuahua Prosecutor's Office reveals details about the tragic car accident that killed two CIA agents on April 19 while they were returning from a drug lab operation. The agents were part of a larger convoy that included approximately 40 officials from the State Investigation Agency (AEI) and were allegedly in Mexico to assist in anti-drug efforts. The investigation, led by a special unit created by Governor María Eugenia Campos, aims to determine the legality of the agents' presence in Mexico and whether it violated national sovereignty. Tensions have risen between the Mexican government and U.S. officials as calls for accountability and adherence to national security laws intensify.
Key Details: • The accident occurred around 1:50 AM on April 19 on a dirt road near Chihuahua. • Governor María Eugenia Campos established a special investigation unit on April 21. • The CIA agents were reportedly assisting in operations against drug labs in Mexico. • The bodies of the agents were claimed by the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juárez.