Mexico, Sheinbaum: ‘US forces did not participate in operation against “El Mencho”’

Turin, 23 February (LaPresse) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that the operation that led to the death of drug lord “El Mencho” was carried out by Mexican forces. ‘There was no participation by US forces, what there was was an exchange of information,’ she explained during a morning press conference. “The entire operation is the responsibility of the Secretariat of National Defence,” she assured. Sheinbaum said that “today there is more tranquillity” after the violence that occurred on Sunday in much of the country. “We are protecting peace, security and normality in the country,” she said.