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news El Financiero 2026-05-01

US Accusations Against Sinaloa Governor Spark Political Tension

US accusations against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other Mexican officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel have ignited a fierce defense from President Claudia Sheinbaum. She stated that while her administration would not protect criminals, the lack of clear evidence suggests the imputations are politically motivated, constituting foreign interference. The US Department of Justice alleges Rocha Moya was elected with cartel support and protected their operations, a claim Mexico disputes without concrete proof.


Más allá del caso judicial, el expediente amenaza con abrir costos diplomáticos, económicos y reputacionales para Morena y para la administración de Claudia Sheinbaum, en medio de una renovada tensión con Washington. <p> La acusación en contra del Gobernador de Sinaloa nueve otros mexicanos por sus vínculos con el Cáftel de Sinaloa, y la solicitud de detención provisional con fines de extradición, a detonado una férrea defensa.</p><p>“Bajo ningún motivo vamos a permitir la injerencia de un gobie...

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