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news El Financiero 2026-05-02

Sinaloa Governor Rocha Takes Leave, Retains Immunity Amid US Accusations

Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa has taken a 30-day leave of absence following U.S. government accusations linking him to organized crime. Despite his temporary departure, the Sinaloa Constitution confirms he retains his constitutional immunity, a protection against arrest or prosecution for public officials. Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde has been approved as the interim governor during his absence.


De acuerdo con la Constitución Política de Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya mantiene el fuero constitucional tras su licencia de 30 días. <p>El <b>gobernador de Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya</b>, presentó el viernes por la noche <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/01/ruben-rocha-pide-licencia-como-gobernador-de-sinaloa-tengo-la-conciencia-tranquila/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/01/ruben-rocha-pide-licencia-como-gobernador-de...

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