Rub\u00e9n Rocha Moya, the former governor of Sinaloa, publicly dismissed rumors that he is under federal protection or hiding, affirming that he remains at home. In a statement shared on his social media accounts, Rocha Moya said, \u201cI am at my house,\u201d directly contradicting reports that federal forces had relocated him last Monday due to a planned extraction by the United States. <\/p>\n
These claims emerged amid ongoing investigations linked to accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice, which allege that Rocha Moya and other former Sinaloa officials have ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. Following these allegations, Rocha requested a leave of absence from his position to facilitate investigations by Mexico\u2019s Fiscal\u00eda General de la Rep\u00fablica. <\/p>\n
Conflicting information about his security detail has circulated in recent weeks. In May, Mexico City\u2019s then-mayor Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Rocha had requested federal protection after stepping down, a common procedure for individuals undergoing risk assessments. However, Omar Garc\u00eda Harfuch, Mexico\u2019s Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, later clarified that Rocha Moya does not have federal protection and did not request security measures from the federal security cabinet. He also noted uncertainty about whether Rocha\u2019s bodyguards belong to the Sinaloa state government. <\/p>\n
Rocha Moya\u2019s reappearance comes as investigations continue and debates intensify over the federal government\u2019s handling of the case. Critics from opposition parties and transparency experts have raised concerns about decisions such as the classification of diplomatic information related to the investigation. <\/p>\n
This situation highlights the complex intersection of politics, security, and justice in Mexico, underscoring the challenges faced by public officials under scrutiny and the importance of transparent institutional processes.<\/p>\n