Pressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel ties
Pressure is increasing on Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum following the surrender of two former officials to US authorities over alleged connections to the Sinaloa cartel. Both officials, Gerardo Mérida Sánchez and Enrique Díaz Vega, were charged as part of a broader indictment involving multiple Sinaloa officials. Sheinbaum has denied any links between her party and organized crime while facing scrutiny over her handling of the situation.
- ▪Two former officials from Mexico's Sinaloa state surrendered to US authorities over alleged cartel ties.
- ▪Gerardo Mérida Sánchez and Enrique Díaz Vega were charged as part of an indictment involving multiple officials.
- ▪President Claudia Sheinbaum denies any links between her Morena party and organized crime.
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Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on 18 May 2026. Photograph: José Méndez/EPAView image in fullscreenClaudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on 18 May 2026. Photograph: José Méndez/EPAMexicoPressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel tiesMexican president Claudia Sheinbaum denies any links between her Morena party and organized crimeOscar Lopez in Mexico City Mon 18 May 2026 13.06 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 13.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePressure is mounting on Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, after two former top officials from the country’s Sinaloa state – both members of her Morena party – gave themselves…
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