On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, during her morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo confirmed she has not spoken personally with Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor on leave from Sinaloa, since the United States submitted a provisional extradition request against him in late April 2026. Despite her administration’s insistence that no evidence has been presented against Rocha Moya, Sheinbaum avoided confirming whether he will return to his post.

“I personally have not spoken with him; I spoke the first day when the US request came out, but not after that. We will wait—about his possible return—let’s not get ahead of ourselves,” Sheinbaum said.

She emphasized that the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) is actively investigating the case following the US extradition request. “The FGR is quite advanced in its work, has given us some information—not all—and we have asked them to inform the people of Mexico,” she added.

Regarding the accusations from the US Southern District of New York, Sheinbaum stated her government has not received any evidence from American authorities since the indictment was filed. She also clarified that the extradition treaty’s deadlines do not apply here because they are not included in Sinaloa’s state constitution. Therefore, Rocha Moya must make his own decisions while awaiting proof from the US.

“As we have said, we will not cover for anyone—that is very important—but we also will not accuse anyone without evidence. That is the role of the Attorney General’s Office,” Sheinbaum stressed.

She recalled that when the US accusations became public, she urged Rocha Moya to clarify his situation, to which he responded with a public statement.

This ongoing case highlights the complex balance between legal processes and political accountability in Mexico, underscoring the importance of transparent investigations led by federal institutions.