On Tuesday, Rub\u00e9n Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa currently on leave, announced that he appeared before Mexico\u2019s Attorney General\u2019s Office (FGR) after being summoned over allegations from the United States linking him to drug trafficking.<\/p>\n
In a message shared on social media, Rocha Moya stated, \u201cWith my head held high, I will not stop fighting for the truth to prevail.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FGR had revealed last Saturday that it summoned 10 individuals named in an indictment filed in the Southern District of New York, including Rocha Moya, as part of an ongoing investigation in Mexico triggered by the case.<\/p>\n
Rocha Moya confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that he appeared at the FGR\u2019s office in Culiac\u00e1n, Sinaloa, where he answered questions from the Federal Public Prosecutor. \u201cI am firmly determined to respond to any call from the investigative authority, whenever it deems necessary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He explained that he appeared before the FGR because he trusts the Mexican judicial system, the rule of law, and respects the country\u2019s justice institutions. Rocha Moya also referenced the ongoing reforms of the \u201cFourth Transformation\u201d movement, stating these have \u201cstrengthened and legitimized\u201d Mexico\u2019s democratic and justice systems. He added that he was \u201cinspired, as well, by the honest and statesmanlike leadership of our president.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vice Prosecutor of Sinaloa Also Testifies
\nAlso on Tuesday afternoon, D\u00e1maso Castro Saavedra, Sinaloa\u2019s vice prosecutor on leave, appeared before the FGR. Upon leaving, Castro Saavedra expressed confidence in his work and said he would let the authorities complete their investigation. \u201cI trust my work and the institutional work. I reject these accusations. We will wait for the investigation to be completed,\u201d he said, adding that he responded to the FGR\u2019s summons because he trusts the federal agency\u2019s investigative process.<\/p>\n
Background: U.S. Accusations and Mexican Investigation
\nThe FGR\u2019s summons follows the April 29 announcement by the Southern District of New York, which indicted Rocha Moya and nine other current or former Sinaloa officials and commanders on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses.<\/p>\n
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the accused allegedly conspired with Sinaloa cartel leaders to import large quantities of narcotics into the United States in exchange for political support and bribes.<\/p>\n
The list released by the Department of Justice includes, in addition to Rocha Moya, Senator Enrique Inzunza C\u00e1zares, former state secretary Enrique D\u00edaz Vega, D\u00e1maso Castro Saavedra, Marco Antonio Almanza Avil\u00e9s, Alberto Jorge Contreras N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Gerardo M\u00e9rida S\u00e1nchez, Jos\u00e9 Antonio Dionisio Hip\u00f3lito, Juan de Dios G\u00e1mez Mend\u00edvil, and Juan Valenzuela Mill\u00e1n.<\/p>\n
The FGR stated last Saturday that it is taking \u201cpertinent actions\u201d as part of its investigation, including summoning those named to provide statements at the Federal Public Prosecutor\u2019s office, aiming to \u201cadvance with seriousness and thoroughness.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Mexican migrants abroad and international residents in Mexico, this case highlights the ongoing challenges of political accountability and the cross-border impact of drug policy and justice reforms. As the investigation unfolds, both Mexican and U.S. authorities are under scrutiny for how they handle high-profile allegations involving public officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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