Sinaloa Governor Seeks Temporary Leave Amid U.S. Drug Trafficking Allegations

Rubén Rocha, the governor of Sinaloa, has requested a temporary leave from his position while the Mexican Attorney General's Office investigates allegations from the U.S. government linking him to drug trafficking and arms offenses. In a video message, Rocha denied the charges and stated that his leave aims to facilitate the investigation. The Attorney General's Office has determined that there is insufficient evidence for immediate detention but will seek further proof from the U.S. The state congress must approve Rocha's request, which comes as tensions rise over U.S. accusations of inadequate action against organized crime in Mexico.

Key Details: • Rocha's leave request is pending approval from the Sinaloa Congress. • The U.S. allegations were made public on Wednesday, involving Rocha and nine others. • Rocha has been governor since 2021 and is affiliated with the Morena party.