Sheinbaum Denies US Agents in Mexico; Embassy Confirms Limited Role

Mexico City, May 16, 2025 – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum categorically denied claims of US agents participating in domestic security operations. She described the circulating information as "false." This statement follows reports and images suggesting otherwise. The US Embassy in Mexico released a statement clarifying that their agents' role is limited to providing training and technical assistance to Mexican authorities in dismantling drug laboratories in Sinaloa. A spokesperson for the embassy stated, "Our agents' participation is strictly advisory and focused on capacity building, not direct involvement in law enforcement actions." President Sheinbaum's firm denial underscores the sensitivity surrounding international cooperation on security matters and the importance of respecting national sovereignty. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of combating drug trafficking and the complexities of binational cooperation.