A former state attorney general in Mexico could stand trial on treason charges over accusations that he illegally authorized a joint field operation with the CIA without informing the federal government.

The clandestine raid on a drug laboratory in the northern state of Chihuahua in April came to light after two CIA agents and two local officials died in a vehicle crash while returning from the location.

The fatal accident raised questions regarding the Trump administration’s activities inside Mexico and angered President Claudia Sheinbaum , who has made defending national sovereignty a centerpiece of her administration. Following the fallout, state district attorney César Jáuregui resigned to allow an inquiry into the incident.

The fatal accident raised questions regarding the Trump administration’s activities inside Mexico and angered President Claudia Sheinbaum (Reuters)

He was arrested Oct. 17 on state charges of illegal exercise of public office, which a judge ruled Thursday can proceed to trial.…