Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down
Summary
The governor of Sinaloa in Mexico, Ruben Rocha Moya, was charged by the U.S. government with drug trafficking linked to the Sinaloa cartel. He announced he is temporarily stepping down as governor to allow investigations to proceed.Key Facts
- Ruben Rocha Moya and nine others were accused by the U.S. of working with the Sinaloa cartel to send large amounts of drugs to the U.S.
- Rocha Moya belongs to Mexico’s Morena party and denies the charges, calling them false.
- He asked the state congress for a temporary leave from his governor position on October 4, 2024.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will only send officials to the U.S. if there is strong proof of cartel ties.
- The U.S. Justice Department claims Rocha Moya faces serious charges that could lead to life in prison.
- The mayor of Sinaloa's capital city, also charged by the U.S., is stepping down.
- The charges come amid tense U.S.-Mexico relations under President Trump’s administration, especially after two U.S. agents died in a drug operation linked to the cartel.
- The Trump administration has labeled the Sinaloa cartel a foreign terrorist organization.
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