The unwavering defense that Rocha's supporters, mainly governors and parliamentary leaders in the federal Congress like Ricardo Monreal, have made is concerning. The political and social cost of keeping a governor like Rocha is very high. With Donald Trump's declaration of drug cartels as terrorists, Mexican officials linked to criminals are being put in the sights of U.S. justice.
It is crucial that Omar García Harfuch and others close to President Sheinbaum objectively inform about the origins of the conflict in Sinaloa and consider the need to remove Rocha Moya to pacify the entity. The stubbornness in keeping the governor only increases ungovernability, as Rocha's inability to control criminals is evident.
The setup in the murder of Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda and the dismissal of Sara Quiñonez, head of the Sinaloa prosecutor's office, reflect the situation. President Sheinbaum is actively fighting criminals, but full cooperation from all sectors is necessary to achieve peace.
It is essential to listen to the voices of Sinaloans, such as Tatiana and Manuel Clouthier, to understand the reality of the state. As long as Rocha is in power, violence and insecurity in Sinaloa will persist, as his complicity with criminals is evident.
The protests in Culiacán and the demand for Rocha's resignation due to his complicity with criminals must be taken into account. The recent murders of minors and the lack of cessation of hostilities despite the presence of numerous security forces are alarming.
The unwavering defense that pro-government officials make of the Sinaloan governor reflects fear of his ties to drug lords. The protective veil surrounding Rocha seems to be maintained from above, making it difficult to pacify the state. The slogan "if one falls, we all fall" is unsettling in this situation.
