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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-16

Ex-Sinaloa Security Chief Pleads Not Guilty in US Court

Gerardo Mérida, former Secretary of Security for Sinaloa under Rubén Rocha's government, has pleaded not guilty in a New York court. He has been in US custody since May 11th, facing charges.

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