The Morena party announced it will seek a political impeachment against Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia "Maru" Campos following a drug-lab operation [1, 2].

This move signals a deepening conflict between Mexico's federal political power and state leadership over national sovereignty and the legality of foreign security interventions on Mexican soil.

Morena alleges that the operation to dismantle the drug laboratory involved U.S. agents—specifically cited by some reports as CIA operatives—which they argue violated the Mexican Constitution [1, 3]. A spokesperson for Morena in the Chamber of Deputies said the operation was not authorized by the Mexican government and constitutes a violation of national sovereignty [2].

Because of the involvement of foreign agents, members of the Labor Party (PT) said the Senate of the Republic must begin impeachment proceedings for "traición a la Patria," or treason against the homeland [3].

Governor Campos defended the operation, distinguishing between law enforcement actions and the allegations facing her political opponents. "No es lo mismo desmantelar un narcolaboratorio y combatir el crimen que ser un gobierno con acusaciones de vínculos con el narcotráfico," Campos said [1].

The dispute centers on whether the governor's administration bypassed federal authority to coordinate with U.S. intelligence or law enforcement. While the Morena party frames the event as a breach of constitutional law, Campos has framed it as a legitimate effort to combat organized crime in the state of Chihuahua [1, 2].

“"Por 'traición a la Patria', el Senado de la República debe iniciar el procedimiento de juicio político."”

The push for impeachment reflects a high-stakes legal and political battle over the 'sovereignty' of Mexican territory. By labeling the cooperation with U.S. agents as treason, Morena is not only targeting Governor Campos but also asserting a strict interpretation of the Constitution that forbids foreign military or intelligence operations without federal consent. This creates a precarious environment for state governors who may seek direct security cooperation with the U.S. to combat cartels.