By The Opinion
After being questioned about the death of two CIA agents in the state of Chihuahuathe president donald trump He assured that Mexico is in a critical situation and is lost, so its only way out is the support of the United States, according to an interview he gave to Fox News.
And the driver of Fox News, Martha MacCallumshared a fragment of the conversation with Trump, in which the president stated that Mexico’s only hope is the United States.
“Mexico is lost and the United States is the only hope Mexico has”Trum said, according to what was shared by the television host.
According to MacCallum, TTrump showed great annoyance at the recent events in the neighboring countrywhere two CIA agents died in a car accident in the state of Chihuahua, a situation that has sparked controversy in the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who demanded explanations from both the local government and the United States ambassador in Mexico, Ronald Johnson.
White House asked Sheinbaum for “empathy”
For its part, the White House asked President Sheinbaum to show “empathy” after the death of the agents.
Karoline Leavittspokesperson for the White House, highlighted that a gesture of solidarity from Sheinbaum would be worth a lot, considering the aid that the United States has provided to Mexico in the fight against drug trafficking.
Leavitt assured that President Trump wants greater cooperation from Mexico in this area, as he believes that US actions not only benefit his country, but also Mexico by combating drug cartels.
“We have seen some cooperation from President Sheinbaum. However, the president always wants to see more”Leavitt said.
Anti-drug operation in Chihuahua
The situation broke out after the director of the State Intelligence Agency of the state of Chihuahua, Pedro Roman Oseguera Cervanteshis driver and two CIA agents died in a car accident after an operation where they dismantled two large drug laboratories.
This incident was what motivated Trump’s statements, who has also expressed his concern about the growing violence in Mexico.
Mexico sent diplomatic letter to the US
Sheinbaum, for his part, pointed out that his government sent a diplomatic note to the United States demanding explanations about the participation of CIA agents in the operation. The Mexican president also stressed that security collaboration with foreign authorities must be carried out within federal channels.
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