About this video

• Video Title: CIA opera en México con autorización del gobierno, según Reuters
• Channel: MILENIO
• Speakers: (Not specified in the transcript)
• Duration: 00:04:37

Overview

This video discusses a Reuters investigation detailing covert operations by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Mexico. These operations are conducted in collaboration with Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) and Secretariat of the Navy (Marina), with authorization from the Mexican government, and primarily focus on combating drug trafficking.

Key takeaways

• The CIA has been conducting covert operations in Mexico in collaboration with Sedena and Marina.
• These operations have been ongoing for years, focusing on combating drug trafficking within the Mexican Armed Forces.
• At least two verified military units currently operate in Mexico with CIA involvement, one of which participated in the capture of Ovidio Guzmán in 2023.
• Historically, the CIA also had verified units within the defunct Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office.
• The CIA acts as a facilitator and coordinator for significant anti-narcotics efforts in Mexico, with these initiatives being part of a bilateral agreement and authorized by the Mexican government.
• The CIA's involvement in Mexico began around the 1990s, forming relationships with Sedena.
• Following the 9/11 attacks, the CIA's focus shifted to counter-terrorism, with its involvement in combating drug trafficking in Mexico less prominent until around 2017-2018.