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UPDATED May 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET

Apr 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET

U.S. indictment accuses Sinaloa governor of cartel ties

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Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of conspiring with the Sinaloa cartel in exchange for bribes and votes.

WHO: Prosecutors; Rubén Rocha Moya

WHAT: U.S. indictment alleging a yearslong scheme to protect the Sinaloa drug cartel for bribes and votes

WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM ET

WHERE: Sinaloa, Mexico

WHY: Prosecutors said it was done in exchange for bribes and votes.

How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)

Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde sworn in as interim governor of Sinaloa · May 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Mexican governor accused by U.S. of trafficking steps down · May 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Mexican Governor accused by U.S. steps down · May 2, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Opposition demands Rocha’s impeachment as US pressure rises · May 1, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Mexico to investigate US indictment over Sinaloa ties · May 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Justice Department indicts Mexican governor on drug charges · May 1, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
US charges Sinaloa governor and officials in drug case · May 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Sheinbaum refuses Sinaloa governor extradition without evidence · May 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
U.S. indicts Mexican governor, senator and mayor · Apr 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Mexico seeks evidence for U.S. drug charges · Apr 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Sheinbaum demands ‘irrefutable’ evidence for Sinaloa extradition · Apr 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
US charges Sinaloa governor and 9 officials · Apr 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
U.S. Charges 10 Mexican Officials With Drug Trafficking · Apr 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
US charges Sinaloa governor over alleged cartel links · Apr 30, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET

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