Mexico Shares Communications with U.S. on Extradition Requests, Vows No External Interference

Mexico's Foreign Ministry has publicly shared communications with the United States concerning provisional arrest requests for extradition of Sinaloa's acting governor, Rubén Rocha Moya, and Morena senator Enrique Insunza. Following U.S. requests for the detention of 10 Mexican citizens, Mexico has articulated a "clear stance": prioritizing truth, justice, and the defense of its sovereignty.

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We are not going to protect anyone who has committed a crime... and we have acted accordingly.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has been explicit, stating, "We are not going to protect anyone who has committed a crime... and we have acted accordingly." The Foreign Ministry insists that "any legal action in Mexico requires clear and verifiable evidence in accordance with national legislation." The case is being processed strictly within the Mexican legal framework, with all requests forwarded to the Attorney General's Office (FGR) for investigation and determination of next steps based on evidence and due process.

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Any legal action in Mexico requires clear and verifiable evidence in accordance with national legislation.

While Mexico maintains cooperation with the United States, the Foreign Ministry stressed that it "will not permit any external interference in decisions that exclusively correspond to the Mexican people." The U.S. accusations against Rocha Moya and nine other Mexican officials and former officials, filed in the Southern District of New York, allege participation in a conspiracy to import fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine into the United States. They are also accused of using their public office to protect criminal leaders, leak sensitive police and military information, obstruct arrests, and allow cartel violence without consequence.

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Mexico maintains cooperation with the United States, but will not permit any external interference in decisions that exclusively correspond to the Mexican people.

Further charges include possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. One accused, Juan Valenzuela, also faces charges of kidnapping resulting in death. U.S. authorities have clarified these are accusations, not convictions, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Foreign Ministry also expressed its displeasure regarding the premature public disclosure of international extradition requests before the individuals are detained and processed.

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The accusation sustains that the defendants participated in a conspiracy to import fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine from Mexico to the United States.