Sheinbaum demands explanations on the deaths of US Embassy officials in Chihuahua

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend.

Sheinbaum plans to demand explanations from both countries to ensure no laws were broken.

The incident has fueled speculation about joint narcotics operations.

Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui says the officials were returning after returning from an operation to destroy drug labs.

Sheinbaum insists there are no joint operations, only information-sharing.

She aims to facilitate a meeting between U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson and Mexico's foreign minister to discuss the deaths.

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