Background on Claudia Sheinbaum and Ryan Wedding
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, recently addressed rumors about a joint operation between US and Mexican security forces for the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a Canadian national wanted by the FBI.
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian citizen, was one of the “10 Most Wanted” by the FBI and had an open case in the United States. He voluntarily surrendered at the US Embassy in Mexico City after being located by Mexican federal forces.
Sheinbaum’s Statement on the Matter
During her press conference, Sheinbaum clarified that Wedding was not apprehended through a bilateral operation but surrendered willingly at the US Embassy following his location by Mexican federal forces.
“The best proof that he turned himself in is his own social media post,” Sheinbaum explained, referring to a message Wedding published on social media confirming his voluntary arrival at the US Embassy.
Sheinbaum emphasized that US agents have clear limitations set by the Constitution and the National Security Law, restricting their actions within Mexico to information exchange only. “There is coordination regarding information from both sides, but there are no joint operations in Mexico. We do not permit this, and we do not agree with it,” she stressed.
FBI Director’s Statement and Sheinbaum’s Response
FBI Director Kash Patel acknowledged the collaboration of Mexican authorities, including President Sheinbaum and Omar García Harfuch, in capturing Ryan Wedding. Sheinbaum, however, reiterated that any bilateral cooperation is limited to information exchange.
“It must be very clear, as some like to spread the opposite, there are no joint operations in Mexico,” Sheinbaum emphasized.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Was there a joint operation between US and Mexican forces to capture Ryan Wedding? A: No, there were no joint operations in Mexico. The arrest was a result of Mexican federal forces locating Wedding, who then voluntarily surrendered at the US Embassy.
- Q: What are the limitations on US agents’ actions within Mexico? A: US agents are restricted to information exchange only, as per the Constitution and National Security Law.
- Q: How did Ryan Wedding get captured? A: Mexican federal forces located Ryan Wedding, who subsequently surrendered at the US Embassy in Mexico City.
- Q: What is the nature of cooperation between the US and Mexican authorities? A: Cooperation is limited to information exchange, particularly in cases that also cause violence in Mexican territory.
