Sheinbaum Denies US Involvement in Sinaloa Drug Lab Bust

Sinaloa Clandestine Labs Raided: Sheinbaum Denies US Involvement Mexico City – A recent operation in Sinaloa, Mexico, resulted in the dismantling of several clandestine drug laboratories. Claudia Sheinbaum, head of government of Mexico City, has publicly denied any involvement of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the operation. She stated in a press conference, "Hay agencias de Estados Unidos que permanentemente ponen denuncias...pero a la fecha, no participan ni coordinando ni elementos de alguna agencia en algún operativo en nuestro territorio." (There are agencies in the United States that constantly file reports...but to date, they do not participate, neither coordinating nor elements of any agency in any operation in our territory.) The operation, details of which remain scarce, reportedly led to the seizure of substantial quantities of precursor chemicals and the arrest of several individuals. The Mexican government has not yet released a full statement on the matter. Sheinbaum's denial of US participation raises questions about the level of cooperation between Mexican and US agencies in combating drug trafficking. The lack of transparency surrounding the operation leaves room for speculation and further investigation.