US Charges Sinaloa Governor and Officials Over Cartel Ties
The United States Department of Justice has charged Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, along with nine other current and former officials, for alleged involvement with the Sinaloa drug cartel.The indictment was unsealed on April 30, 2026, in a Manhattan federal court.The charges include conspiracy to import narcotics into the United States, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and election interference.Prosecutors allege that Rocha Moya and others conspired with cartel leaders to import large quantities of narcotics in exchange for political support and bribes.The indictment further alleges that cartel operatives aided Rocha Moya's 2021 election campaign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 03:30 LONDON
