The former president mentioned that Zambada's detention caused the violence in a clear signal about who holds power in the state. Amid the rhetorical tensions between President Trump and Mexico over its relationship with the cartels, Sheinbaum's and the regime's support for Rocha Moya does not distinguish the current leader from her predecessor, generating speculation about her alleged complicity.
Rocha Moya stands out as a symbol of the power of drug trafficking and its influence in the Mexican State, evidencing the prevailing collusion. Despite the detention of several crime leaders, violence persists in Culiacán, where factions of the Sinaloa Cartel are vying for control, plunging the city into a state of constant war.
Despite allegations and intelligence reports linking Rocha Moya to the cartel, the political backing he receives keeps him afloat, preventing his removal. The Attorney General's Office even opened an investigation that implicitly exonerated the governor after a letter from Zambada pointed him out as part of the power plot.
Zambada's letter, uncommon for a kingpin who usually maintained a low profile, revealed explosive details that call into question the integrity of the government and its link to drug trafficking. The implications of his revelations could unleash devastating consequences, putting several officials at risk.
The unwavering support for the governor by the political regime reflects the fear of the implications of leaving him vulnerable. Meanwhile, the pacification efforts led by Sheinbaum in Sinaloa have failed, exposing a web of corruption and violence that threatens to destabilize the region even more.
