Opposition Demands Arrest of Sinaloa Governor Rocha After New Leave Request

Opposition figures and a prominent businessman are calling for the arrest and extradition of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to the United States following his latest request for a leave of absence. Leaders from Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) and Somos México, along with businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, argue that simply requesting time off is not enough and that Rocha Moya must be held accountable.

Jorge Álvarez Máynez, national leader of MC, stated via X that Mexico and Sinaloa deserve truth and justice regarding the events that led to a humanitarian crisis and the governor's alleged complicity. "Rocha must be judged," he asserted, emphasizing that a leave of absence does not absolve him of responsibility.

Guadalupe Acosta Naranjo of Somos México echoed these sentiments, demanding Rocha Moya's arrest now that he no longer has immunity. "Don't beat around the bush anymore. The only thing that proceeds is to detain him and hand him over to American justice," Acosta Naranjo urged.

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox criticized the federal government and Rocha Moya, describing their actions as "crumbling with inconsistency, lack of governance, lies, and injustices." He called the situation a "disgrace for Mexicans." Ricardo Salinas Pliego characterized the ongoing political dispute as a "big fight" aimed at covering up crimes.

Jenaro Villamil, head of the Mexican State Public Broadcasting System, reacted to the governor's new leave request by stating, "Reality is defeating him." Senator Paloma Sánchez agreed that the request is insufficient, recalling that Rocha Moya continued to govern indirectly after his last leave. "We cannot allow the same thing to happen again. It is time to end Morena's narco-politicians! ROCHA OUT!" she posted.