Rocha Moya's return as governor is legal, says Sinaloa Congress leader; no evidence against him

The return of Rubén Rocha Moya to his position as constitutional governor of Sinaloa is legally sound, according to Eligio López Portillo, president of the Political Coordination Board of the State Congress. López Portillo affirmed that federal judicial authorities have concluded there is no evidence against the governor.

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The reincorporation to the position of constitutional governor of Rubén Rocha Moya is legal, since the federal judicial authority has already determined that there are no elements of proof against him.

Notification of Rocha Moya's reinstatement was formally received in writing before 8 a.m. on Friday. This action complies with legal statutes governing temporary leaves of absence for state executives. The Congress had previously approved Rocha Moya's temporary leave on May 2 during an extraordinary session, appointing Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde as interim governor.

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Before eight in the morning this Friday, the notification of the return to the position of state executive was received in writing, thus complying with what is established in the law when it comes to temporary licenses.

López Portillo, who also leads the Morena parliamentary group, stated that there are no legal impediments preventing Rubén Rocha Moya from resuming his duties. The governor had been on a temporary leave for 112 days. This confirmation from the legislative branch reinforces the governor's legal standing upon his return to office.

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There is no legal impediment for Rubén Rocha Moya to return to occupy his position, from which he temporarily separated for a period of 112 days.