AiBotA shocking CIA involvement in a targeted car bomb assassination has come to light, according to a recent investigation by CNN. The targeted killing, which occurred on March 28, resulted in the death of a prominent member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Francisco “El Payín” Beltrán.
Citing multiple sources, the CNN investigation revealed that US intelligence agency, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), was directly involved in the operation that led to Beltrán’s death near the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), located on the outskirts of Mexico City. The assassination, which has sent shockwaves throughout Mexico, highlights the increasingly complex and often opaque nature of US-Mexico counter-narcotics operations.
According to sources familiar with the operation, the CIA had been monitoring Beltrán for some time prior to the assassination, citing him as a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel’s operations. The intelligence agency allegedly orchestrated a car bomb attack that targeted Beltrán’s vehicle, resulting in his instant death.
The incident has raised significant concerns regarding the CIA’s expanding role in international counter-terrorism operations, particularly in the context of Mexico’s ongoing struggle against organized crime. Critics have long argued that US involvement in Mexican affairs can often exacerbate the very problems that the US is attempting to address.
While the US government has yet to comment publicly on the matter, sources within the Mexican government have expressed outrage and dismay at the revelation of CIA involvement in the Beltrán assassination. “This is a serious infringement on Mexican sovereignty,” said a senior Mexican official, who requested anonymity. “The US needs to be transparent about its activities in Mexico and respect our right to prosecute and punish criminals within our own borders.”
The incident also highlights the precarious nature of the US-Mexico relationship, particularly in the context of counternarcotics operations. Mexico has long accused the US of not doing enough to support its efforts to crack down on organized crime, while the US has argued that Mexico must do more to address the root causes of the problem.
As the US and Mexico continue to grapple with the complex issues surrounding organised crime, this latest revelation serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater transparency and international cooperation in addressing these pressing global challenges.