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First US indictment of Mexican officials colluding with Sinaloa cartel

5/16/2026

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The April 29 indictment is first U.S. case accusing Mexican officials of colluding with Sinaloa Cartel.
Gerardo Merida Sanchez, former Sinaloa public security secretary, was arrested in Arizona and is in federal custody.
Enrique Diaz, former Sinaloa finance minister, surrendered to U.S. authorities and is also in custody.
Ruben Rocha stepped aside on May 2 while Claudia Sheinbaum said she will not protect criminals and questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) motives.

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The April 29 indictment is first U.S. case accusing Mexican officials of colluding with Sinaloa Cartel.
Gerardo Merida Sanchez, former Sinaloa public security secretary, was arrested in Arizona and is in federal custody.
Enrique Diaz, former Sinaloa finance minister, surrendered to U.S. authorities and is also in custody.
Ruben Rocha stepped aside on May 2 while Claudia Sheinbaum said she will not protect criminals and questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) motives.