Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has questioned the credibility of U.S. accusations linking Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha to the Sinaloa Cartel,强调 the need for evidence and respect for Mexican sovereignty. U.S. prosecutors unsealed an indictment alleging Rocha and nine others collaborated with cartel leaders, including during his 2021 campaign. Rocha denies the charges, calling them politically motivated, while analysts watch closely for how the Sheinbaum administration will respond.
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News|CorruptionMexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governorUS prosecutors unseal indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum attends a daily news conference [Henry Romero/Reuters]By Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has cast doubt on accusations by the United States that Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha collaborated with the Sinaloa drug cartel after US prosecutors charged him with having ties to organised crime.“My position on these events is as follows: truth, justice and the defence of…
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