US investigation of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya stems directly from Los Chapitos case Two leaders of this faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán, have already been arrested and are cooperating as witnesses for US authorities
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Two leaders of this faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán, have already been arrested and are cooperating as witnesses for US authorities
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· click + to trackUS Charges Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and Other Mexican Politicians for Drug Trafficking "Socalj" for Borderland Beat The United States Department of Justice indicted the Governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya , as well as nine other Mexican officials, on drug and weapons-related crimes linked to the Sinaloa Cartel . Among those accused are current and former high-ranking officials from both the government and law enforcement agencies of the state of Sinaloa, who are accused of associating with the Sinaloa Cartel to distribute large quantities of drugs to the United States. US Indictment Here It was the US ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson , who announced that the charges were filed this Wednesday by the Federal Prosecutor's Office for the Southern District of New York, stating that "it is what our citizens on both sides of the border want and, as I have pointed out repeatedly, it is what they deserve ." Officials are accused of participating in the violence and reprisals, including the murder of cartel enemies.
Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking 'temporary leave' to defend self.
8744b037…openwatch.io →The governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, accused by the United States of having links to drug trafficking, announced his temporary removal from office. He is accused, along with nine other government politicians, of associating with a cartel to distribute large quantities of drugs in American territory in exchange for support and bribes. Read more (05/02/2026 - 1:56 PM)