Mexican Morena governor resigns after US accuses him of Sinaloa cartel links
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 10:59 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A governor from Mexico’s ruling Morena party stepped down days after U.S. officials alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel; the official, Rocha, denied the allegations, according to The Independent.
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