Former Mexican prosecutor Guillermo Zuani Portillo's cooperation with the CIA, as reported by the New York Times, highlights the extent to which Washington has continued to expand its intelligence and security presence in Latin American countries, including through collaborations with local officials and security institutions, under the guise of fighting "cartels". ".
His cooperation comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Mexico City over US intervention, with Trump repeatedly threatening unilateral military aggression against alleged "cartel" targets inside Mexico, raising further concerns about Mexican sovereignty and expanding the reach of the US military across the region.