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Ex-Chihuahua attorney general accused of treason for allowing US participation in drug raid

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Mexican authorities arrested former Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui on suspicion of treason for allegedly allowing U.S. agents to participate in a drug raid in April without proper authorization under Mexican law. The incident led to the deaths of two CIA officers, sparking renewed tensions over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations. Prosecutors allege that Jauregui's actions violated national security protocols reserved exclusively for Mexican forces.
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On October 26, 2026, a federal judge in Mexico ordered former Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui to stand trial on treason charges for allegedly allowing unauthorized U.S. involvement in a drug raid that led to the deaths of two CIA agents and two local officials in April. The car accident occurred while they were returning from dismantling a clandestine drug laboratory in Chihuahua without federal government approval, violating Mexican law. President Claudia Sheinbaum responded by emphasizing Mexico's sovereignty and reiterating her administration’s stance against direct U.S. participation in domestic security operations. Jáuregui was initially charged with illegal exercise of public office on October 17 and faces trial for treason after a judge ruled the case could proceed to court.

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CIA Chihuahua Ex-Chihuahua MEXICO CITY Mexican

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Mexican NORP · 6× Cesar N PERSON · 2× Chihuahua GPE · 2× Godoy PERSON · 2× Jauregui PERSON · 2× MEXICO CITY GPE · 2× CIA ORG · 1× Cesar Jauregui PERSON · 1× Ernestina Godoy PERSON · 1× Ex-Chihuahua NORP · 1×

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In the immediate aftermath, President Claudia Sheinbaum had sought to de-escalate tensions, reiterating that her government welcomes intelligence sharing and bilateral cooperation against organized crime but does not permit US agents or forces to participate directly in operations on Mexican territory.
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🔮 Ex-Chihuahua attorney general accused of treason for allowing US participation in drug raid MEXICO CITY, Oct 17 - Mexican authorities arrested former Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui on suspicion of treason after an investigation found he may have allowed foreign personnel to participate in operations reserved exclusively for national security forces, Attorney General Ernestina Godoy said on Saturday.
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Ex-Chihuahua attorney general accused of treason for allowing US participation in drug raid MEXICO CITY, Oct 17 - Mexican authorities arrested former Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui on suspicion of treason after an investigation found he may have allowed foreign personnel to participate in operations reserved exclusively for national security forces, Attorney General Ernestina Godoy said on Saturday. uncertain
Godoy → accuse → Saturday
Prosecutors allege Jauregui allowed US agents to participate in an "irregular" raid on a suspected drug laboratory in April in the northern border state of Chihuahua without the authorization required under Mexican law. asserted
agents → allege → law
The US acknowledged in April that two employees of its embassy in Mexico City had died, without disclosing which agency they worked for. asserted
they → acknowledge → agency
Sources familiar with the matter said the two were CIA officers involved in anti-narcotics efforts. asserted
two → say → efforts
The deaths rekindled sensitivities around US involvement in Mexican security operations. asserted
deaths → rekindle → operations
In the immediate aftermath, President Claudia Sheinbaum had sought to de-escalate tensions, reiterating that her government welcomes intelligence sharing and bilateral cooperation against organized crime but does not permit US agents or forces to participate directly in operations on Mexican territory. asserted
government → seek → territory
"The investigation determined that Cesar N may have engaged in conduct that could possibly constitute the crime of treason in matters of national security because he allegedly allowed foreign individuals to intervene without authorization on Mexican territory and take part in actions that correspond exclusively to national security forces," Godoy said in a video message on Saturday. uncertain
Godoy → determine → Saturday
Mexican authorities identified the suspect as "Cesar N," following the common practice of withholding a suspect's full surname during criminal proceedings. asserted
authorities → identify → proceedings
The arrest warrant was signed by a federal judge, Godoy said, adding that it came after months of investigations. asserted
it → sign → investigations
Jauregui could not immediately be reached for comment and the US embassy declined to comment on Saturday. uncertain
embassy → reach → Saturday
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