NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 22, 2026Miami-Dade
Rubén Rocha Moya resumes duties as Governor of Sinaloa following temporary leave
Rubén Rocha Moya has returned to his position as Governor of Sinaloa after taking a temporary leave of absence in May. His return follows a request from the New York Prosecutor's Office for his arrest and extradition related to alleged drug trafficking charges.
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The return of a state governor facing international requests for alleged criminal activity creates significant political instability and legal uncertainty for the governance of Sinaloa.
Key Facts
- Rubén Rocha Moya officially resumed his duties as Governor of Sinaloa on Friday.
- Rocha Moya had previously taken a temporary leave of absence starting in May.
- The leave was prompted by a request from the New York Prosecutor's Office for his arrest and extradition.
- The extradition request is linked to an ongoing process regarding alleged drug trafficking.
- Members of the Morena party have publicly requested that the governor reconsider his decision to return to office.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNew York Prosecutor's Office“Entity that requested the arrest and extradition of the governor.”locationNew York“Location of the US Prosecutor's office handling the case.”locationSinaloa“Mexican state experiencing internal cartel violence.”organizationMorena“Ruling political party in Mexico.”personJorge Álvarez Máynez“Leader of the Movimiento Ciudadano party.”personClaudia Sheinbaum“President of Mexico.”personJoaquín Guzmán López“Son of 'El Chapo' Guzmán.”personIsmael 'El Mayo' Zambada“Drug cartel leader detained in the US.”personRubén Rocha Moya“Governor of Sinaloa who resumed his post.”