"The indictment unsealed by US prosecutors earlier this week claimed that Rocha Moya and nine other officials directly aided the Sinaloa drug cartel in its smuggling operations in exchange for political support and bribes."
"My conscience is clear, Rocha Moya said in the video message. To my people and to my family, I can look you in the eye because I have never betrayed you, and I never will."
"Sheinbaum has also pushed back on charges, which come at a time when she has sought to navigate tense relations with the administration of US President Donald Trump."
"My position on these events is as follows: truth, justice and the defence of sovereignty, Sheinbaum said. She added that if clear and irrefutable evidence is presented, the US still must proceed in accordance with the law."
Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa, has temporarily resigned following US drug trafficking charges. He denies wrongdoing and states he will defend himself. The indictment claims Rocha Moya and nine officials aided the Sinaloa cartel in smuggling operations for political support and bribes. Allegations include cartel members threatening opposition candidates and stealing ballots during the 2021 election. Mayor Juan de Dios Gamez Mendivil, also charged, announced his resignation. President Claudia Sheinbaum has pushed back against the charges, stating no concrete evidence has been provided by the US.
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