Mexico president says U.S. extradition requests against Sinaloa governor and others require "overwhelming evidence"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that U.S. extradition requests against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha and others must be supported by overwhelming evidence to be considered. She emphasized that without sufficient proof, the charges appear politically motivated and stressed Mexico's stance against foreign interference in its affairs. The U.S. Department of Justice recently accused Rocha of conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to traffic drugs in exchange for bribes and political support.
- ▪The U.S. Department of Justice charged Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha with conspiring to import narcotics with the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for political support and bribes.
- ▪Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said extradition requests require overwhelming evidence and will be evaluated by the Mexican prosecutor's office according to the law.
- ▪Sheinbaum warned that without clear evidence, the U.S. charges appear political and that Mexico will not allow foreign interference in its sovereign matters.
- ▪U.S. indictments against sitting high-level Mexican officials are rare, making the charges against Rocha a notable development in U.S.-Mexico drug enforcement relations.
- ▪Sheinbaum affirmed that no one in Mexico would be protected if found guilty of crimes, but due process and evidence must guide legal actions.
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Mexico president says U.S. extradition requests against Sinaloa governor and others require "overwhelming evidence"Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses the media in her daily press conference, in Mexico City, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha/File PhotoPublished Apr 30, 2026, 10:28 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 10:33 PMListenMEXICO CITY, April 30 - Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that if the U.S. government presents sufficient evidence against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha and others charged in the U.S. for ties to drug trafficking, the Mexican prosecutor's office will proceed according to the law.But, she added, if there is not enough proof then the charges from the U.S.
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