Ruben Rocha Moya, who has served as the governor of Sinaloa since 2021, has temporarily stepped down amid serious allegations of drug trafficking.
The accusations against Rocha Moya involve claims of his ties to the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, alongside nine other officials.
These developments raise significant concerns about the intersection of politics and organized crime in Mexico, particularly in regions heavily influenced by drug trafficking.
Updates
Update at 16:40 UTC on 2026-05-02
DW News reported Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has been accused of protecting the powerful Sinaloa cartel and helping it smuggle drugs into the US, allegedly taking in millions of dollars in bribes.
Sources: DW News