Mexican governor and mayor resign after U.S. indictments on drug‑trafficking charges
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 15:19 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
Two officials from Sinaloa—governor María Cabañas and mayor Luis Rosas—temporarily stepped down after the United States charged them along with eight other politicians and security officers with drug‑trafficking offenses. The indictments involve alleged ties to organized crime networks linked to President Sheinbaum’s party.
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