Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván has formally requested a meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to discuss the aftermath of an operation that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. Agents and two state officials, according to verified reports from state and federal sources.
The request follows growing controversy over the nature of the U.S. Agents’ involvement in the April 19 operation targeting a synthetic drug laboratory in Chihuahua. Campos stated that her administration seeks to clarify coordination protocols and reaffirm its commitment to ongoing security collaboration with federal authorities.
President Sheinbaum has indicated that her government possesses information suggesting the deceased U.S. Agents were working in conjunction with Chihuahua state authorities at the time of the incident. She emphasized that if confirmed, such activity would require adherence to Mexico’s national security laws governing foreign agency operations on national territory.
The Chihuahua Attorney General’s office is preparing a detailed report on the operation, which Campos said will be released to the public in the coming hours. The report aims to provide transparency regarding the events of April 19 and the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
Campos also expressed solidarity with the families of those killed in recent security operations across the state, underscoring her administration’s continued focus on combating organized crime through coordinated efforts.
The Secretary of Government, Santiago de la Peña Grajeda, confirmed that responsibility for issuing official updates on the case has been directed to the State Attorney General’s office, with any formal positioning to come from that authority. He noted that the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) will determine whether to issue a statement on the presence of foreign agents in Chihuahua territory.
President Sheinbaum revealed during a press conference that she had met with U.S. Representatives, including Ambassador Ronald Johnson, the day prior to her remarks. When asked whether she had discussed the matter directly with the ambassador, she did not confirm a specific conversation but reiterated her expectation for clarification from state officials.
Sheinbaum stated that, based on available information, the two U.S. Individuals who died in the traffic accident following the laboratory operation were likely collaborating with Chihuahua authorities. She added that if proven, this would constitute a breach requiring diplomatic follow-up, including a formal reprimand and a request that future activities by U.S. Agencies comply with Mexican law.
The governor’s office confirmed that Campos had not yet contacted the president directly before Sheinbaum’s public remarks, noting that the meeting request was made afterward to address the outstanding questions surrounding the operation.
Both officials have emphasized the importance of maintaining clear communication channels between state and federal levels, particularly in operations involving international partners. The outcome of their upcoming discussion may influence future frameworks for interagency coordination in security operations along Mexico’s northern border.
As of this report, no official date has been set for the meeting between Campos and Sheinbaum. Updates on the FGR’s review and the state attorney general’s forthcoming report are expected to inform the discussion.
Readers seeking official updates are advised to monitor communications from the Chihuahua State Attorney General’s office and the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) for verified information on the investigation’s progress.
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