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Ex-Mexican attorney general could face treason case over CIA operation
Prosecutors accuse the former state attorney general of starting a joint operation with the CIA without telling Mexico's federal government, and the case could strain US ties.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Ex-Mexican attorney general could face treason case over deaths of two US embassy officials working for CIA”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 3:33 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: US.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA former Mexican state attorney general could face a treason trial, accused of launching a joint operation with the CIA without telling his federal government, and two US embassy officials working for the CIA died.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Post reports it could become a diplomatic and security flashpoint between Mexico and the United States.
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