The proposal was first raised early last year & then largely dropped, officials said. But the request was renewed after #US forces captured President Nicolás #Maduro of #Venezuela on Jan. 3 & has involved the highest levels of government, including the White House, according to multiple officials.

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The #Trump admin wants #US forces — either #SpecialOperation #troops or #CIA officers — to accompany Mexican soldiers on raids on suspected fentanyl labs, acc/to US ofcls who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic issues & #military planning. Such joint ops would be a significant expansion of the #UnitedStates’ role in #Mexico, & one that the Mexican govt has so far adamantly opposed.

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