Rubén Rocha Moya
Mexican politician
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No personal interest can ever come before the interests of the people and the nation. Mexico deserves public servants who understand that positions are temporary, but responsibility to the nation is eternal.”
- On Saturday, in an apparent rebuke of Rocha that did not mention him by name, Sheinbaum wroteAljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…
Sinaloa, the nation, and the movement of transformation are above everything,
- Rocha Moya wroteLos Angeles Timeslatimes.com/world/nation…
- Echoing her words, Rocha posted a statement on X sayingThe Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…
- Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya said in a post on X while sharing a document asking the state congress to authortize a "temporary leave of absence of indefinite duration, exceeding 30 days."Deutsche Welledw.com/en/mexican…
- he wroteThe Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…
I am unrelated to and innocent of the fabrications woven against me,
- Rocha wroteFox Newsfoxnews.com/world/mexican…
After 112 days of investigation, the Attorney General’s Office has already announced at a news conference that there is not a shred of evidence to support any claim of my involvement in criminal conduct,
- Rocha wroteAljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…
To the people of Sinaloa, I say, with the bravery and the dignity that characterize us, we will demonstrate the lack of substance of this slander,
- Rocha Moya wroteNBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…
- Moya went on to sayCNNcnn.com/2026/04…
This attack isn't only against me, it's against the Fourth Transformation,
- Rocha Moya said, referring to Mexico's governing, left-leaning Morena party, which has been in power since 2018.Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
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President Sheinbaum Calls for Interim Governor in Sinaloa Following Rocha Moya’s Resignation Request
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/08…Governor Ruben Rocha Moya, 77, of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, which is located in the northwest of the country, had requested another temporary, indefinite leave of absence from his post, just days after defiantly reclaiming office for a day
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…Rubén Rocha Moya abruptly requested an indefinite leave of absence Saturday, just one day after returning to office following a three-month absence triggered by U.S. drug trafficking charges against him
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/mexican…Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…He personally appeared before federal prosecutors to respond to allegations originating from the U.S. indictment
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/08…Former Mexican State Security Chief Is Detained in Arizona on Drug Charges
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/world/americas…The initiative is the latest expansion of a hard-line policy that has defined President Trump’s agenda since his return to the White House last year, when he signed an executive order designating Latin American drug cartels as terrorist organizations
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/05…Rocha Moya left Culiacán’s Government Palace aboard a military helicopter
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/05…Mexico's Sheinbaum battles party split over US cartel charges
Reutersreuters.com/world/americas…Governor Rubén Rocha became the first sitting Mexican politician accused of cartel ties
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/05…Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Local lawmakers approved Rocha Moya’s request to take a leave of absence on Saturday and appointed Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde as interim governor
CNNcnn.com/2026/05…Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha Moya asks for a temporary leave of absence
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/05…Senator Enrique Inzunza seeks to become a cooperating witness in the U.S.
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/05…US accuses 10 current, former Mexican officials of aiding drug trafficking
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/administr…If convicted, he could face life in prison or a mandatory minimum of 40 years behind bars
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…U.S. government states that the Sinaloa Cartel installed Rubén Rocha Moya as governor
Mexico Daily Postmexicodailypost.com/2026/04…Ten current and former Mexican officials, including the governor of Sinaloa, are facing federal charges in the U.S. that accuse them of conspiring with cartels to traffic drugs into the country
International Business Timesibtimes.com/us/charges…