Sinaloa governor resigns amid US drug‑trafficking charges
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 11:52 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, stepped down, citing a "temporary leave" to defend himself against U.S. drug‑trafficking accusations. He denied shielding cartels. The report is based solely on Al Jazeera's coverage.
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