Former Chihuahua State Prosecutor in Mexico Cesar Jauregui was charged with treason on Wednesday. He is accused of secretly allowing the officers of the U.S. intelligence agency of the CIA to participate in a drug operation in Mexico without his authority's permission.
The CIA's engagement in operations in Mexico came to light erstwhile 2 Americans died in a car accident
in the state of Chihuahua after an action in 1 of the drug-producing laboratories. Among the fatalities
There were besides 2 Mexican service officers.
Mexico lawyer General Ernestina Godoy Ramos estimated that Jauregui had enabled abroad state agents to conduct activities reserved for Mexican services and hid it from the authorities of the country. Jauregui did not plead guilty.
The erstwhile prosecutor will stay in custody while the court decides whether the evidence collected is adequate to proceed the criminal proceedings. Another proceeding is scheduled for Saturday – Reuters said.
AB, PAP
