Event Brief
Mexican officials step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET
Summary: Two Mexican officials in Sinaloa temporarily stepped down after U.S. drug trafficking charges were filed against them and others.
WHO: Two members of Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa
WHAT: Temporary stepping down by two officials following U.S. drug trafficking indictments
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 3:19 PM ET
WHERE: Sinaloa, Mexico
WHY: They were charged by the United States with drug trafficking.
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