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President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo rejects the return of Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya to office

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has officially dismissed the attempt by Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya to return to his position, labeling his decision as "imprudent." The governor, who has been under scrutiny by the United States for suspected links to organized crime, initially requested a leave of absence but attempted to return to office before the federal government signaled its disapproval. Sheinbaum Pardo stated that the decision was a personal one and did not require prior consultation with the executive branch. She emphasized that the interests of the people of Sinaloa and Mexico must take precedence over personal interests. While the U.S. Department of Justice has requested his extradition, the president noted that no definitive proof of guilt has been presented yet. Senator Mario Vazquez has called for the immediate dissolution of the Sinaloa government to restore constitutional order and eliminate the influence of political interests. The administration announced that the local Congress will now determine the interim governor until the October 2027 term ends.

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