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U.S. Charges Sinaloa Governor Rocha Moya with Drug Trafficking

5/11/2026

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Rocha Moya Indicted

U.S. Justice Department indicted Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya, marking the first sitting Mexican governor charged with U.S. drug-trafficking offenses.
U.S. prosecutors in New York charged officials, including Governor Ruben Rocha Moya, with drug and weapons offenses, possibly leading to extradition.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will not protect the guilty and that U.S. evidence is insufficient.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche called the indictments a whole-of-government effort, affirming strong bilateral ties.

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Rocha Moya Indicted

U.S. Justice Department indicted Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya, marking the first sitting Mexican governor charged with U.S. drug-trafficking offenses.
U.S. prosecutors in New York charged officials, including Governor Ruben Rocha Moya, with drug and weapons offenses, possibly leading to extradition.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will not protect the guilty and that U.S. evidence is insufficient.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche called the indictments a whole-of-government effort, affirming strong bilateral ties.

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