Campos defends U.S. cooperation after César N arrest
Original reporting: Azteca Noticias
What happened
Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos defended U.S. security cooperation after her former prosecutor César “N” was arrested in a suspected drug laboratory investigation, while saying she had not known American agents would participate.
Reporting and context
Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos defended security cooperation with the United States after the arrest of her former prosecutor, César “N,” in an investigation into a suspected drug laboratory in the state, according to Azteca Noticias.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Hechos AM, Campos rejected suggestions that she had betrayed her former colleague. She said he had betrayed her trust, addressing the accusations and the course of the investigation. The report identifies him as César “N” and does not specify charges or a court ruling.
Azteca Noticias reported that Campos argued Chihuahua needed U.S. support to confront security problems and drug trafficking. She nevertheless said she had not known that American agents would participate in the drug laboratory investigation.
Campos also rejected accusations directed at her and argued that international cooperation should not automatically be treated as treason. In the same interview, she challenged her political opponents, saying Morena wanted Chihuahua and would not succeed.
Her remarks defend cooperation with the United States while denying prior knowledge of the American agents’ participation in this particular investigation.