Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos announced that she will not attend the Mexican Senate this Tuesday, following an invitation from the Constitutional Affairs and Public Security committees.
In a formal letter addressed to the Senate, the governor declined to participate in the working meeting, arguing that her presence could compromise the confidentiality of an ongoing investigation, as well as classified information related to National Security.
In the document, the governor reported the creation of a Specialized Unit tasked with investigating a drug laboratory discovered in Morelos, Chihuahua, a case that has drawn attention due to its possible links to organized crime.
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She also stated that relevant information about the case has already been submitted to the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), which will continue the corresponding investigation.
“I inform you that, at this time, it is not possible to attend the invitation under the proposed terms,” she wrote.
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Campos maintained that her decision not to attend the legislative meeting is intended to preserve the integrity of the investigation and prevent any leaks that could affect the process.
Governor Unaware of Operation Involving CIA Agents: Harfuch
Security and Citizen Protection Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos told him she was unaware of the operation involving U.S. agents.
According to Harfuch, the state governor did not know that any field operation involving American agents was being carried out.
“The governor of Chihuahua told me she had no knowledge that any operation involving American agents in the field was taking place,” the secretary said.
“We Don’t Answer to the Senate”
“No, we are not going to attend the Senate today because it is not mandatory. We answer to our people, not to the Senate,” Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos said in a message sent to journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva for Radio Fórmula.
Ignacio Mier, president of the Senate’s Political Coordination Board (Jucopo), stated that there is an institutional crisis in Chihuahua. The senator said the Senate had not been informed beforehand of the governor’s absence and only learned about it through the media. “We did not know Governor Maru Campos was not coming. We found out through the media,” he told Radio Fórmula.
When asked about the possibility of impeachment proceedings against the governor, Mier said they would first review the document sent by Campos before determining what actions to take.
Meanwhile, Óscar Cantón Zetina, president of the Senate’s Constitutional Affairs Committee, said in an interview with Azucena Uresti for Radio Fórmula that the governor of Chihuahua would attend the meeting scheduled with the committees at 11 a.m. to provide details about the presence of CIA agents.
The Morena lawmaker said the session would be public and that, so far, they had not received any cancellation from the governor. On the contrary, “we are grateful for the governor’s cooperation.”
At the same time, Senate Board President Laura Itzel Castillo denied reports circulated by several media outlets about the alleged cancellation of the meeting with the Chihuahua governor and said the meeting convened by the Constitutional Affairs and Public Security committees remained in effect.
Through her X account, the senator clarified that the confusion arose after the cancellation of an extraordinary meeting of the Legislative Studies Committee, scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., which aimed to issue opinions on several initiatives.
However, the Senate’s official agenda for Tuesday does not include a meeting with Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos.
Chihuahua Prosecutor’s Office Clarifies Role of U.S. Agents in Operation
Wendy Chávez, head of the Special Unit for the Chihuahua case, clarified that the four U.S. citizens present during the operation in the Sierra of Chihuahua did not participate in tactical actions or wear official uniforms, and specified that they were only accompanying the director of the State Investigation Agency (AEI).
The official stressed that their presence did not imply operational involvement in the deployment carried out in the region, amid controversy generated by reports of possible foreign participation in security operations.
The official’s report comes in the context of the resignation of Attorney General César Jáuregui, who stepped down amid questions regarding the handling of the operation and its political implications.
Investigation Into U.S. Agents in Chihuahua “Does Not End With a Resignation”: Sheinbaum
President Claudia Sheinbaum said the investigation into the alleged involvement of U.S. agents in an operation carried out in Chihuahua must continue despite the resignation of an official linked to the case.
During her morning press conference at the National Palace, the president said the matter involves sensitive issues for the country, particularly respect for national sovereignty and Mexico’s legal framework. “It does not end with a resignation; the investigation must continue,” Sheinbaum said.
The Mexican president emphasized that the issue is already part of a formal investigation led by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), making it essential to clarify all the circumstances.
Sheinbaum Pardo insisted that the departure of a public official cannot close the case and argued that the public deserves to know what happened during the operation. “It’s not the case that a public official resigns and everything ends there. The people of Mexico have the right to know the truth,” she said.
The president noted that the case “is not minor” because of the impact it could have on bilateral relations with the United States and on compliance with Mexican law by local and federal authorities.
In that regard, she recalled that security operations on Mexican territory must strictly adhere to the Constitution and the National Security Law.
Sheinbaum Reveals Diplomatic Response From the U.S.
The president explained that the U.S. government had already responded through a diplomatic note in which, she said, it expressed its willingness to respect Mexican law. “They clearly tell us that they want to respect Mexico’s laws and Constitution,” she said.
She also indicated that Mexico made clear to the United States that it will not allow foreign agents to participate in ground operations that fall exclusively under Mexican authorities. “Mexico deserves respect,” the president said, adding that U.S. authorities committed to acting in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and within Mexico’s legal framework.
The head of the federal executive branch expressed hope that this type of incident would not happen again and called on all authorities, including state governments, to strictly comply with the law.
“Let this be the exception to the rule and not happen again from now on,” she said.
She also emphasized that the federal government cannot permanently monitor the actions of state authorities, although it can demand coordination and legal compliance.
Finally, Sheinbaum Pardo mentioned that two of the U.S. individuals involved in the case died, and she expressed condolences while reiterating the need for the facts to be fully clarified.
PAN Backs Maru Campos Following Case Involving U.S. Agents in Chihuahua
The National Action Party (PAN) rallied behind Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván following the controversy generated by the alleged participation of U.S. agents in the dismantling of a drug tunnel in the state. In a statement, the party backed the governor’s position and said it would prioritize providing information to the appropriate authorities before appearing before other bodies.
The PAN leadership also highlighted the creation of a Specialized Unit to investigate the events related to the dismantling of the “El Pinal” drug tunnel, located in the municipality of Morelos, Chihuahua. According to PAN, the unit is already operating in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to clarify what happened.
In its statement, the party accused the federal government and Morena of politically exploiting the case instead of recognizing the blow dealt to organized crime. It also criticized Morena governors by mentioning allegations against Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa, Marina del Pilar Ávila of Baja California, and Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas, while arguing that “Morena is not concerned about sovereignty; what bothers them is the blow against organized crime.”
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