Sheinbaum's Disapproval Pushes Sinaloa Governor Back Out After One-Day Return

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya requested indefinite leave on August 22, 2026 — one day after returning from 112 days away following U.S. drug trafficking charges. President Claudia Sheinbaum's disapproval drove the exit, per El País and EFE. Rocha Moya belongs to Sheinbaum's Morena party, making the withdrawal of backing notable. He denies shielding the Sinaloa cartel; the charges remain unadjudicated.