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Mexico Confirms Unauthorized U.S. Agents Operated Inside Territory

4/26/2026

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Mexico's Ministry of Security said two U.S. agents entered the country without authorization, one as a visitor and the other on a diplomatic passport.
Mexican law prohibits foreign agents from taking part in operations on national territory.
President Claudia Sheinbaum later acknowledged that federal forces were involved, reversing earlier claims of no U.S. involvement.
Mexico announced a review of the incident with local authorities and the U.S. Embassy.

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Mexico's Ministry of Security said two U.S. agents entered the country without authorization, one as a visitor and the other on a diplomatic passport.
Mexican law prohibits foreign agents from taking part in operations on national territory.
President Claudia Sheinbaum later acknowledged that federal forces were involved, reversing earlier claims of no U.S. involvement.
Mexico announced a review of the incident with local authorities and the U.S. Embassy.