Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office
Summary
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya for briefly returning to office while under investigation for drug-trafficking charges brought by the United States. Rocha, who denies the charges, has since requested another leave, and Mexican political leaders have called for caution and respect during the ongoing investigation.Key Facts
- Ruben Rocha Moya is the governor of Sinaloa state in northwest Mexico.
- Rocha faced U.S. drug-trafficking charges and stepped down for 112 days.
- He briefly returned to his post without informing his political party Morena’s national leadership.
- Morena and President Sheinbaum condemned his return as reckless and inappropriate.
- The U.S. charged Rocha on bribery and working with the Sinaloa Cartel to smuggle drugs into the U.S.
- The indictment also names other Mexican officials linked to the cartel.
- Rocha denies the accusations and says they are politically motivated.
- Mexico’s Sinaloa state congress will appoint an interim governor during Rocha’s leave.
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