Former Mexican prosecutor who helped C.I.A. secretly operate in his state flees to U.S. protection
Flight and legal exposure
The former prosecutor, Mr. Zuany, left Mexico for the United States while facing possible arrest. U.S. and Mexican officials say the U.S. government is protecting him. His alleged role involved allowing C.I.A. officers to operate in Chihuahua state. The officials’ accounts place him at the center of a dispute over the agency’s work there.
U.S. activity in Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum has repeatedly objected to U.S. forces joining operations on Mexican soil. She has described such involvement as a violation of Mexico’s sovereignty. During the Trump administration, the C.I.A. sought to broaden its activity in Mexico and viewed Zuany as a partner who could help it work discreetly, the article reports.
Sheinbaum calls for inquiry
Sheinbaum voiced anger over the C.I.A.’s presence during raids in Chihuahua and said she had not known about the agency’s activities. On Wednesday, she said investigations into the matter should go on.
Key points
- Mr. Zuany faces arrest in Mexico after permitting C.I.A. officers to operate in Chihuahua.
- U.S. and Mexican officials say he has fled to the United States and is under U.S. protection.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum has opposed U.S. forces taking part in operations inside Mexico.
- Sheinbaum says investigations into the C.I.A.’s presence in Chihuahua must continue.