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Sheinbaum Denies U.S. Role in Major Drug Raids

5/16/2025

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected claims of U.S. ICE involvement in recent drug lab raids in Sinaloa, asserting that Mexican authorities conducted the operations independently. The U.S. Embassy backed her statement, clarifying that ICE's role was limited to providing intelligence. The raids resulted in the seizure of over 57,000 pounds of chemicals, marking a significant blow to drug trafficking efforts.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected claims of U.S. ICE involvement in recent drug lab raids in Sinaloa, asserting that Mexican authorities conducted the operations independently. The U.S. Embassy backed her statement, clarifying that ICE's role was limited to providing intelligence. The raids resulted in the seizure of over 57,000 pounds of chemicals, marking a significant blow to drug trafficking efforts.