The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed in her morning conference that the situation in Sinaloa is lamentable and that the federal government is working to build peace in the region. Thousands of people protested in Culiacán demanding justice for the victims of violence and the removal of the local governor, Rubén Rocha Moya.
Sheinbaum assured that reinforcements have been sent to Sinaloa and that the government is committed to resolving the situation of violence that erupted after the arrest of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. The president mentioned that they will seek an explanation about the circumstances of the arrest in the neighboring country, the United States, once the relationship with Donald Trump's administration is more established.
In response to the protests in Culiacán, Governor Rubén Rocha Moya highlighted that there is freedom in Sinaloa to express opinions and that the right to protest is respected. Regarding his possible resignation from office, Rocha Moya mentioned that Mexico has legal mechanisms, such as revocation of mandate or removal from office, but emphasized that he was democratically elected by a wide majority of voters.
The governor acknowledged the complicated problem of violence generated by criminal groups in Culiacán and called for the unity of Sinaloans to face this situation. He also expressed his condolences to the Sarmiento Ruiz family for the tragic murder of the children Gael and Alexander, along with their father. Rocha Moya emphasized the importance of maintaining a united front against violence in the region.
