Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges
The governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, Ruben Rocha Moya, has taken a temporary leave from office following US drug trafficking charges alleging collusion with the Sinaloa cartel. He denies any wrongdoing and says he is stepping aside to defend himself, while maintaining his innocence. The case has intensified tensions between Mexico and the United States, with President Claudia Sheinbaum questioning the evidence and accusing the US of political motives.
- ▪Ruben Rocha Moya is accused by US prosecutors of aiding the Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange for political support and bribes.
- ▪The indictment alleges cartel members kidnapped opposition candidates and stole ballots during the 2021 election to benefit Rocha Moya.
- ▪Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized the US charges, demanding clear evidence and defending national sovereignty.
- ▪Juan de Dios Gamez Mendivil, mayor of Culiacan, also stepped down after being named in the indictment.
- ▪The Trump administration has increased pressure on Mexico over drug trafficking, including labeling cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
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News|CrimeMexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking chargesRuben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking ‘temporary leave’ to defend self.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya speaks while leaving the inauguration ceremony of Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum in 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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