# Mexican governor accused by U.S. of cartel ties returns to office

https://mins.news/en/item/28615

- Reuters, 2026-08-21 16:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexican-governor-accused-by-us-cartel-ties-returns-office-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a887be4c69d29000181bfc4

> Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha returned to office on Friday after taking more than three months of leave following U.S. drug-trafficking charges alleging links to the Sinaloa Cartel. His return is likely to heighten tensions between Mexico and the United States.

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