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Sinaloa governor resumes post after U.S. drug cartel allegations
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Sinaloa governor resumes post after U.S. drug cartel allegations

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya returned to office after a four-month leave following U.S. accusations of drug cartel ties.
  • He asserted his innocence, stating Mexican prosecutors found no evidence linking him to the allegations.
  • The U.S. had accused Rocha Moya and other officials of conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to traffic narcotics.

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has resumed his duties after a nearly four-month absence, during which he faced accusations from the United States alleging links between his government and the Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha Moya vehemently denied the claims, describing them as false and politically motivated.

Today I return to the exercise of my responsibilities as governor of Sinaloa with a clear conscience and head held high, and with the strength of truth on our side.

— Rubén Rocha MoyaAnnouncing his return to office after a leave of absence.

In a message posted on social media platform X, Rocha Moya declared, "Today I return to the exercise of my responsibilities as governor of Sinaloa with a clear conscience and head held high, and with the strength of truth on our side." He emphasized that during his 112-day leave, he cooperated fully with Mexican authorities. The Attorney General's Office (FGR) concluded its investigation, finding no evidence to connect him with the U.S. accusations.

There are no minimum elements of proof to support our participation in any criminal conduct, meaning I have not committed any crime.

— Rubén Rocha MoyaReferring to the findings of the Mexican Attorney General's Office investigation.

"There are no minimum elements of proof to support our participation in any criminal conduct, meaning I have not committed any crime," Rocha Moya stated, citing the FGR's findings. The accusations, made by the U.S. Department of State in late April, targeted Rocha Moya and nine other officials, alleging a conspiracy with cartel leaders to import large quantities of narcotics into the U.S. in exchange for political support and bribes.

false and interventionist motivations from the national and foreign far-right

— Rubén Rocha MoyaDescribing the source of the accusations made by the United States.

Rocha Moya dismissed these allegations as "false" and attributed them to "political and interventionist motivations from the national and foreign far-right," aimed at undermining national sovereignty. He asserted his innocence and reaffirmed his allegiance to Mexico's ruling political movement, the Fourth Transformation. He also expressed support for President Claudia Sheinbaum, portraying her as a defender of national sovereignty against foreign interests and opposition forces.

I am alien and innocent of the fabrications that have been woven against me.

— Rubén Rocha MoyaAsserting his innocence regarding the U.S. allegations.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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