PoliticsMexican governor indicted on cartel charges requests leave again amid backlash

Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha has again requested a leave of absence after U.S. federal prosecutors indicted him on drug-trafficking, bribery and cartel-protection charges. The request came days after he defiantly reclaimed his post, prompting backlash.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-23 01:20Original