Sheinbaum's Disapproval Drives Sinaloa Governor Out Again After One-Day Return

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya requested indefinite leave on August 22, 2026 — one day after returning from a 112-day absence prompted by U.S. drug trafficking charges. President Claudia Sheinbaum's disapproval was the proximate factor, per El País and EFE. Rocha Moya belongs to Sheinbaum's Morena party, making the loss of presidential backing notable. He denies shielding the Sinaloa cartel; the charges remain unadjudicated.