The Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed during her morning conference that it is not the federal government's responsibility to intervene in certain matters, such as the situation in Sinaloa. She emphasized the importance of working on building peace in the entity and expressed her concern for the residents of that state.
Regarding the escalation of violence in Sinaloa, attributed to the detention of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada by U.S. authorities, the Attorney General's Office reported that they are awaiting the hearing of the mentioned individual to gather relevant information. They are in the process of negotiations to avoid a trial in exchange for data.
For her part, Sheinbaum addressed the issue of the possible link of Rubén Rocha, governor of Sinaloa, with the Sinaloa Cartel. In recent days, protests have been recorded in the entity due to the growing insecurity stemming from clashes between drug trafficking groups. Despite this, Rocha has claimed that the situation in Sinaloa is stable, ignoring the reality of everyday violence.
In a column titled "Rocha Moya, a ticking time bomb," Raymundo Rivapalacio alleges that Rocha is linked to organized crime, including the Sinaloa Cartel. This is based on intelligence reports from the Mexican government that indicate the financing of political campaigns by narco leaders. Rocha's implication in the murder of former deputy Héctor Melesio Cuén, as well as the cover-up of this crime, is highlighted.
It is noted that the Attorney General's Office investigated this crime following a public letter from Zambada that involved Rocha. According to testimonies, the operation to capture 'El Mayo' was backed by documents evidencing Rocha's connection to the cartel. This cooperation was interpreted as a step by Zambada to collaborate with the United States on issues of narcopolitics in Mexico.
Sheinbaum emphasized in her conference that the decision to remove governors rests with the people, thus distancing herself from the practice of removing and appointing authorities at her discretion, as was done in the past.
