Sinaloa state

The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state has reversed his decision to return to his post, bowing to an extraordinary backlash from his own ruling party. This situation follows accusations made by U.S. prosecutors that he conspired with a powerful cartel to smuggle drugs into the United States.

The Trump administration faces a test in its efforts to combat drug corruption in Mexico as President Claudia Sheinbaum refuses to arrest Rubén Rocha Moya, a Sinaloa state governor charged by the U.S. Justice Department. The U.S. has threatened unilateral action against Mexican drug traffickers, but Mexico's refusal to extradite high-level officials has escalated tensions.

Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor Ruben Rocha Moya resigned amid U.S. drug trafficking charges, denying allegations of shielding a cartel. He stated he is taking a 'temporary leave' to defend himself.

The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment. The charges include allegations of involvement in drug trafficking and weapons-related crimes.