Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was arrested in Mexico amidst U.S. allegations of major drug trafficking and murder. Confusion arose over whether he surrendered voluntarily at the U.S. embassy or was captured in a dramatic FBI operation, with conflicting statements from U.S. and Mexican officials. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed he turned himself in, presenting a purported photo of the event that was later revealed to be AI-generated. The situation raises concerns over legal oversight and potential violations of Mexican sovereignty.
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