Wire›2026 05 02›Mexican Governor Accused By U S Of Drug Trafficking Temporarily Steps Down

The Wire/May 2, 2026

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Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down

The U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.

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Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps downThe U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.
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