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Mexican governor indicted by US steps down
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya stepped down after being indicted by the US over alleged cartel protection and drug smuggling.
WHO: Ruben Rocha Moya
WHAT: Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya stepped down following a US indictment
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 12:40 PM ET
WHERE: Sinaloa
WHY: He was indicted by the US for allegedly protecting the Sinaloa cartel and helping smuggle drugs into the US.
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