The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, stated that the people demanding his resignation do not represent the public in a declaration this morning. He emphasized that, despite the regulations governing the removal of a governor, a significant number of people are needed to consider such an action. Rocha Moya insisted that it is the people who decide, not just those who shout at protests.
The protests that have recently taken place in the state have been directed against the rising wave of violence. Despite repeated protests demanding Rocha Moya's resignation, the governor remains in his position in Sinaloa. Last weekend, a group of protesters gathered in front of the Government Palace with signs that read "Out with Rocha!" in response to the presence of organized crime.
In response to the social actions and damages that occurred at the Government Palace, Rocha Moya declared that he would not increase security in the area to suppress the protests and that he would respect the freedom of expression of Sinaloan citizens. He expressed his stance by saying, "The people put in, and the people take out. There are mechanisms to say: I remove you."
During a morning conference, the governor responded to the protesters and the general population regarding the protests, highlighting that a significant number of Sinaloans is needed to consider his removal. In the face of calls for his departure, Rocha Moya maintained his firm stance of remaining in office, stating that Sinaloan society is made up of more than 3 million people and that much greater support is required to consider a change in leadership.
