U.S. charges Mexican governor and officials with cartel conspiracy as Mexico rejects evidence
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
U.S. charges Mexican governor and officials with cartel conspiracy as Mexico rejects evidence
14 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
The U.S. indicted Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and ten officials, alleging they protected the Sinaloa Cartel, facilitated fentanyl shipments, and aided the murder of a DEA source.
Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Affairs criticized the U.S. for lacking evidentiary proof and protested the public announcement, forwarding extradition requests to the Attorney General for review.
The indictments have heightened diplomatic tensions, with Mexico issuing a formal diplomatic reprimand and citing confidentiality obligations under bilateral treaties. Rocha Moya faces potential life imprisonment if convicted.
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