May 2, 2026
Mexico's Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges
Mexico is seeking additional information before it agrees to arrest and extradite the Sinaloa governor and nine other indicted Mexican nationals.
TL;DR
- Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has announced a leave of absence.
- He faces a federal indictment in the United States.
- The indictment alleges he aided the Sinaloa cartel.
- Charges include narcotics importation conspiracy and weapons offenses.
- Conviction could result in a mandatory minimum sentence of 40 years.