Mexico is investigating a viral video that appears to show suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine. The footage, which has circulated online, depicts individuals wearing clothing and symbols associated with Mexican drug cartels as they engage in combat on the Eastern Front.
Authorities in Mexico have launched an inquiry into the origins of the video and the identities of the men shown. The investigation is being conducted by the Secretariat of National Defense and the Attorney General’s Office, which are reviewing the clip for evidence of criminal activity and potential links to organized crime groups.
While the video has not yet been confirmed by Ukrainian officials, its release has raised concerns about the presence of foreign fighters in the conflict. The clip’s authenticity and the motives of the individuals involved remain under scrutiny.
Mexico’s involvement in monitoring its nationals abroad is part of a broader effort to curb the international reach of its drug cartels. The investigation will examine whether the individuals in the video are acting independently or as part of a larger, coordinated operation.
Further details are expected as the investigation proceeds, but no official statement has yet been issued by either Mexican or Ukrainian authorities regarding the video’s implications for the ongoing war.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>