Mexico's Sheinbaum tells her party that officials should quit if tied to corruption, sources say
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged officials from her ruling Morena party to resign if they are involved in corruption. This directive comes amid increased scrutiny from the U.S. regarding alleged ties between Mexican politicians and drug cartels. Sheinbaum's message reflects internal party tensions and concerns about the implications of corruption allegations on Morena's future.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum has instructed Morena officials to resign if implicated in corruption.
- ▪The request follows a U.S. indictment of Sinaloa State Governor Ruben Rocha for alleged cartel ties.
- ▪Sheinbaum has publicly criticized U.S. extradition requests but is taking a firmer stance within her party.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum tells her party that officials should quit if tied to corruption, sources saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a daily press conference, after the U.S. Justice Department said it had charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, Ruben Rocha, and other officials for their alleged involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico April 30, 2026.
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