"Let these charges send a clear message to all officials around the globe who work with narco-traffickers: no matter your title or position, we are committed to bringing you to justice, US Attorney Jay Clayton said in the statement announcing the indictment."
"The charges against Moya are especially a problem for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as they are from the same ruling Morena party. Moya is also an ally of Sheinbaum's predecessor and mentor, former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador."
The US Justice Department has charged Sinaloa state governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials for their alleged collaboration with the Sinaloa Cartel. They are accused of conspiring to import narcotics into the US in exchange for political support and bribes. This indictment is notable as it targets sitting Mexican politicians and expands US anti-cartel initiatives, potentially straining US-Mexico relations. Mexican federal prosecutors announced an investigation into the governor to assess the validity of the US accusations, while the foreign ministry acknowledged receiving extradition requests related to the case.
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