Mexican law limits foreign agents: liaison only, not operational

Foreign agents can only link, not operational actions in Mexico.

Publicado 24 abril, 2026 el 24 de abril a las 13:37 | 2 mins reading |1,862 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

CIA agents in Chihuahua? The law is clear: they only look, they don’t touch

The Mexican legal framework leaves no room for doubts. After rumors about the possible participation of CIA personnel in an operation in Chihuahua, it is worth remembering what the National Security Law says: these agents can only liaise and exchange information with Mexican authorities. No operational actions.

“Foreign agents cannot perform functions reserved for national authorities, nor apply laws of other countries in Mexico.”

That is, zero arrests, raids or use of force. All under coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection. What if they cross the line? The government can ask for his immediate departure and apply sanctions.

But there is more: if it is proven that they incite or participate in crimes such as illegal deprivation of liberty or espionage, the State can suspend agreements and prohibit their operation. And the Federal Penal Code is blunt: treason or espionage can cost up to 40 years in prison.

The moral? Any irregular action is not only a diplomatic problem—it can also end in criminal liability. So, if there was something strange in Chihuahua, they better explain it well.

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Heavy rains and hail will hit CDMX

The SGIRPC warns of very heavy rains and hail in the west and south of the capital.

Publicado 7 minutes ago el 29 de junio a las 15:51 | 1 min reading

The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) predicts a warm atmosphere after noon and cloudy skies for this Monday, June 29 in Mexico City.

Heavy to very heavy rains are expected at times, accompanied by electrical activity and hail. Between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., rainfall will be more intense in the west and south of the capital.

The winds will be variable from 5 to 20 km/h, with gusts of up to 45 km/h.

Temperatures and recommendations

The maximum temperature will reach 23°C and the minimum 14°C.

The SGIRPC recommends that the population pay attention to the alerts and take precautions against adverse weather conditions.

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Mexico will send humanitarian aid to Venezuela by air and sea

Mexico will send food and power plants to Venezuela after the earthquakes that left more than 1,400 dead.

Publicado 21 minutes ago el 29 de junio a las 15:37 | 2 mins reading

Solidarity on two fronts

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the Government of Mexico will send food and electric power plants to Venezuela, a country affected by two earthquakes that caused more than 1,400 deaths.

The humanitarian aid will be distributed in two shipments: one by plane and the other by ship. The donated products come from collection centers installed in different parts of the country.

“The collection was opened in many places in Mexico, as always Mexico is very supportive, and we are reaching an agreement with the different entities that opened the collection centers, to be able to take them to a single place; a part can go by plane and another part is already preparing a ship by the Secretary of the Navy,” declared Sheinbaum.

Call with Delcy Rodríguez

The president also referred to the conversation she had with the Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, about the situation after the earthquakes. Sheinbaum expressed Mexico’s solidarity and detailed that two people were rescued by the Mexican brigade.

“We spoke in general about the situation in Venezuela, sad what they are experiencing and always our solidarity, that is what I expressed to him. The general secretary informed us that two people were rescued by the Mexican brigade, there are 250 elements that will remain there,” he indicated.

The 250 Mexican specialists continue searching and assisting in the most affected areas. The Mexican government coordinates logistics so that supplies arrive as soon as possible.

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Profeco reports 79% compliance in diesel prices

79% of gas stations sell diesel under 27 pesos; average is 27.10.

Publicado 34 minutes ago el 29 de junio a las 15:24 | 1 min reading

Advances in the price of diesel

Iván Escalante Ruiz, head of the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco), reported that 79% of gasoline service stations comply with the agreement of the National Strategy to Promote Stabilization. The goal is to sell a liter of diesel for less than 27 pesos.

In the presidential conference, the attorney explained that the average price of diesel as of June 26 is 27.10 pesos. “In the weekly monitoring that we have carried out since May 10 – when the President met with the gas station businessmen – we have this voluntary agreement so that the price is below 27 pesos,” he explained.

Compliance is gradual. “We already have 79% of stations that sell for less than 27 pesos per liter. The average price is 27.10 pesos. We are gradually approaching the goal,” said Escalante Ruiz.

The voluntary agreement seeks to stabilize the cost of fuel, a key input for transportation and the economy. The authority maintains weekly monitoring to evaluate progress.