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Sheinbaum Learned of Governor's Return via Social Media Amid U.S. Allegations
🇲🇽 Mexico /Culture & Society

Sheinbaum Learned of Governor's Return via Social Media Amid U.S. Allegations

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she learned of Governor Rubén Rocha Moya's return to Sinaloa through his social media post.
  • Sheinbaum avoided further questions, citing a cold and directing inquiries to her social media statements.
  • The governor's return follows accusations from the U.S. linking him to "Los Chapitos."

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed she was unaware of Rubén Rocha Moya's return to his post as governor of Sinaloa until she saw his announcement on the social media platform X. Sheinbaum stated that she learned of his return through his publication on the platform, adding that she would discuss the matter further on Monday.

By his tweet, by his publication.

— Claudia SheinbaumSheinbaum explains how she became aware of Governor Rocha Moya's return to his post.

When questioned by reporters, Sheinbaum, who appeared to be suffering from a cold and wore a mask, deflected detailed inquiries. She indicated that her position on the matter had already been communicated via social media. Her recent posts have emphasized the importance of public service, stating, "Mexico deserves public servants who understand that positions are temporary, but responsibility to the Nation is eternal. The People are not there to feed personal ambitions: they are there to demand that their dignity, their future, and their hope be defended."

Rocha Moya had taken a leave of absence from his gubernatorial duties 112 days prior, on May 1, following accusations from the United States Department of Justice linking him to "Los Chapitos," a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. Despite these allegations, the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) confirmed that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) has ongoing investigations related to the individuals named by the U.S. DOJ. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly requested that the U.S. provide evidence to support its claims.

Mexico deserves public servants who understand that positions are temporary, but responsibility to the Nation is eternal. The People are not there to feed personal ambitions: they are there to demand that their dignity, their future, and their hope be defended.

— Claudia SheinbaumSheinbaum's statement on social media regarding public service and responsibility, posted prior to addressing the governor's return.

The Ministry of the Interior also stated that Rocha Moya's decision to resume his duties was exclusively personal. His return was announced via social media with the message, "I am back." He has since reinstated interim governor Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde to her secretarial role.

I am back.

— Rubén Rocha MoyaRocha Moya's social media announcement signaling his return to the governorship.
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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.

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