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Sheinbaum Condemns Rocha’s Return as “Reckless” and “Inappropriate”

8/25/2026

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called Governor Ruben Rocha Moya's return to office reckless and inappropriate.
Rocha, 77, briefly resumed office on Friday and immediately requested indefinite leave.
U.S. prosecutors indicted Rocha in April for conspiring with the Chapitos cartel to traffic fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth.
Sheinbaum rejected Washington’s extradition request, saying any prosecution must occur in Mexico.
Sinaloa state congress is expected to appoint an interim governor this week.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called Governor Ruben Rocha Moya's return to office reckless and inappropriate.
Rocha, 77, briefly resumed office on Friday and immediately requested indefinite leave.
U.S. prosecutors indicted Rocha in April for conspiring with the Chapitos cartel to traffic fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth.
Sheinbaum rejected Washington’s extradition request, saying any prosecution must occur in Mexico.
Sinaloa state congress is expected to appoint an interim governor this week.