CIA personnel killed in Mexico crash tied to cartel operation; questions mount over US role

Two U.S. CIA officials were killed in a crash in Mexico linked to a cartel-related operation, prompting conflicting accounts between Mexican federal authorities and local officials about U.S. involvement. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded an investigation into potential violations of sovereignty, while Chihuahua state officials described the U.S. personnel as part of routine training cooperation.