FBI Director Kash Patel has caused a diplomatic scandal after publicly revealing the participation of FBI agents in a covert operation in Mexico that arrested former Olympian Ryan Wedding.
The FBI, along with Mexican police, carried out the arrest of Wedding, but the involvement of American agents had to remain secret due to laws in Mexico that prohibit foreign officials from operating in their territory, reports. wallstreetjournal.
However, immediately after the arrest, Patel posted on social media that his teams had worked "professionally and together with Mexican partners" to bring Wedding to justice - a statement that has caused strong reactions in Mexico.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum tried to ease tensions, saying there was no US involvement in the operation and that US agents are legally restricted in Mexico.
She added that US officials told Mexican authorities that it was a voluntary surrender.
Wedding's lawyer, Anthony Colombo, disputes this version and says his client was handcuffed by FBI agents and taken to California.
This issue has strained relations between Mexico and the United States, especially at a time when bilateral relations are sensitive due to strong security policies and other regional issues. /Telegraph/
