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Mexico's FGR finds no evidence linking governor to Sinaloa Cartel; investigation continues

Mexico's FGR finds no evidence linking governor to Sinaloa Cartel; investigation continues

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) has not found evidence linking Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to the Sinaloa Cartel.
  • The investigation into the governor and other accused individuals is ongoing and exhaustive.
  • The FGR stated that the evidence does not meet the minimum legal standard required by Mexican law.

Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) has stated that it has not yet found evidence to prove alleged ties between the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, and the Sinaloa Cartel. David Boone de la Garza, head of the Specialized Regional Control Prosecutor's Office, affirmed that the investigation remains active and exhaustive. He noted that the evidence gathered so far does not meet the minimum evidentiary standard required by Mexican legislation. This statement was made during a press conference with Attorney General Ernestina Godoy Ramos. The investigation also involves Senator Enrique Inzunza Cázares, who, along with Rocha Moya, was accused by the U.S. Department of Justice. Boone de la Garza explained that ten officials requested by the U.S. have been interviewed, and reports and information have been received. He emphasized the commitment of the chief prosecutor and the special prosecutor for complex cases to conduct a thorough investigation. Earlier, Sheinbaum had requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to disclose communications with the U.S. regarding Rocha Moya and Inzunza, while judicial case notes were kept confidential.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.