Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pushed back against claims from the United States targeting several Mexican officials, including Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa, a northwestern state long associated with drug trafficking due to the cartel that bears its name.
According to Sheinbaum, US authorities have leveled accusations against Rocha Moya and other unnamed officials, but have not followed through with concrete, additional proof to substantiate those claims. She emphasized that her government continues to wait for documentation that would justify any legal action, stressing that serious allegations require solid evidence, not just public statements.
The dispute highlights the delicate diplomatic balance between Mexico and the US on security cooperation, particularly regarding accusations of corruption or cartel ties among Mexican public servants. Sheinbaum’s administration has repeatedly said it welcomes collaboration with Washington but insists that any accusations against Mexican officials must be backed by verifiable facts before her government takes further steps.
This latest statement suggests ongoing friction over how much information US agencies are willing to share with Mexican counterparts, even as both countries continue joint efforts against organized crime and drug trafficking across the border region.
For the full details and Sheinbaum’s exact remarks, read the original report at jornada.com.mx.
Source: Sheinbaum asegura que EU sigue sin presentar pruebas adicionales sobre Rocha Moya y funcionarios señalados (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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