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The United States charges Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other Sinaloa officials with drug trafficking

29 April 2026 at 20:08
Rubén Rocha Moya in Culiacán, on February 28.

The United States dealt a major blow to its bilateral relationship with Mexico on Wednesday by formally accusing Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa, of having ties to drug‑trafficking organizations. According to a filing made public by the Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York alleges that several state officials conspired with leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel to import large quantities of narcotics into the U.S. in exchange for political support and bribes. Among those charged is Senator Enrique Inzunza, who is a member of the ruling Morena party.

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Enrique Inzulza Cázarez, a senator from Morena.

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Enrique Díaz Vega in Sinaloa in January 2024.

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Ruben Rocha and Juan De Dios Gámez Mendívil in Culiacán on March 27.
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