US charges Sinaloa governor over alleged cartel ties, marking new front in drug war
The US Department of Justice has charged Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other Mexican officials with alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and involvement in drug trafficking conspiracies. Governor Rocha has denied the accusations, calling them slander and an attack on Mexico's sovereignty, while the Mexican government reviews US extradition requests. The case marks a significant escalation in US anti-cartel efforts and poses a diplomatic challenge for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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US charges Sinaloa governor over alleged ties to Sinaloa Cartel and aiding drug traffickingTopic:Crime7h ago7 hours agoThu 30 Apr 2026 at 3:43amSinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya has called the charges "slander". (Reuters: David Gaspar)In short:The US Department of Justic has charged 10 Mexican officials, including the governor of Sinaloa, over their alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has rejected the accusations as "slander". The US have asked for Mexico to extradite him and the other charged.What's next?The US Embassy in Mexico said the charges "will be investigated and prosecuted wherever US jurisdiction applies", however, Mexico has not yet confirmed if the people would be…
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