Sheinbaum Denies ICE Involvement in Sinaloa Drug Lab Raid; Evidence Suggests Otherwise

Mexico City, May 16, 2025 - A controversy erupted today surrounding an operation to dismantle clandestine drug labs in Sinaloa, Mexico. Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum categorically denied any involvement of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the operation. However, evidence presented by journalist suggests otherwise. A report in La Jornada newspaper and a social media post by ICE showed images of ICE agents participating in the raid, indicating a joint operation between the US and Mexican authorities. The ICE post stated that the operation was led by the Mexican Attorney General's Office. Sheinbaum, in response, stated that the photograph published by La Jornada was false and that no US agencies participated in the operation. The conflicting statements highlight the ongoing complexities of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking.