Mexico's President Pushes Sinaloa Governor Out After Just One Day Back

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya stepped down indefinitely on August 22, 2026 — one day after returning from 112 days away following U.S. drug trafficking charges. President Claudia Sheinbaum's disapproval drove his exit, per El País and EFE. Both belong to the same party, making her stance notable. He denies protecting the Sinaloa cartel; the charges have not been tested in court.