Why Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya returned to office for only 48 hours

Rubén Rocha Moya, the Sinaloa governor who is accused of drug trafficking by U.S. prosecutors, returned to office on Friday — only to ask to go on leave again the very next day.

President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha's return amid US drug charges, calling it 'reckless' and 'inappropriate'.

MEXICO CITY, Aug 24 - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday it was \"not appropriate\" for Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha to return to his post after accusations of drug trafficking by the United States.

Yoaz Hendel said that his party's goal is "solely to establish a Zionist government" and emphasized that he will not sit with Netanyahu or any Arab parties.

Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Mexico's Sinaloa state announced Saturday he is once again taking leave — a day after returning to office following a months-long absence after being indicted in the United States on drug-trafficking and other charges.

Rubén Rocha Moya resumed the governorship of Sinaloa on 21 August 2026 after a 112-day leave. He faces opposition rejection and a record homicide surge.