U.S. officials killed in Mexico after anti-drug operation were working for CIA, AP sources say

U.S. officials killed in Mexico after anti-drug operation were working for CIA, AP sources say

PBS News April 22, 2026

The lack of clarity from authorities reignited a debate over the extent of U.S. involvement in Mexico’s security operations as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces extreme pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to crack down on cartels.