Mexico’s Security Cabinet has firmly rejected allegations made by journalist Carlos Loret de Mola about a secret operation to relocate and hide Rubén Rocha Moya, the former governor of Sinaloa. In a clarifying letter issued this Thursday, the federal institutions labeled these reports as “absolutely false,” denying that Rocha Moya is under military protection anywhere in the country.

The statement emphasized that no agency within the Security Cabinet has taken actions to shield or conceal individuals under investigation by national or foreign authorities. They reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy on impunity, which applies regardless of political ties or positions, highlighting that the results of this approach are publicly available.

As part of their ongoing security report, the Cabinet noted that since the current administration began, over 56,000 people have been arrested for high-impact crimes. Among these efforts, they pointed out the detention of 87 current and former public officials—including seven sitting mayors—linked to the so-called Operation Enjambre and other intelligence operations.

Importantly, the Cabinet reported a 46% reduction in the daily average of intentional homicides between September 2024 and May 2026, underscoring progress in the government’s strategy to reduce violence and combat impunity nationwide. They reaffirmed their commitment to continue coordinated work to guarantee citizen security.

The controversy sparked after Loret de Mola’s column this Thursday, where he detailed a supposed high-level security maneuver involving Rocha Moya. According to the journalist, the former Morena governor was urgently moved to an undisclosed location due to fears of an imminent operation by U.S. authorities.

Loret de Mola described an alert that circulated on Monday within Rocha Moya’s inner circle, prompting federal forces to swiftly relocate him without prior notice. The journalist claims this was to prevent his capture by U.S. agencies, suggesting a deliberate strategy from Mexico’s National Palace to shield Rocha Moya, even at significant political and diplomatic costs for President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration.

While the Security Cabinet’s official response dismisses these claims, the episode highlights ongoing tensions around transparency and accountability in Mexico’s political landscape. For migrants and international observers, it’s a reminder of the complex interplay between domestic politics and cross-border legal pressures, as well as the challenges Mexico faces in balancing security, justice, and political interests.