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Rubén Rocha Moya requests second indefinite leave of absence as Sinaloa Governor FAST-MOVING
Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has requested a second temporary leave of absence from his post, following a brief return to office after a 112-day absence. The new request is for an indefinite period of more than thirty days, citing Article 58 of the Sinaloa Constitution. This move follows significant political controversy and allegations from the United States government regarding potential ties between Rocha Moya and the Sinaloa Cartel.
President Claudia Sheinbaum commented that the decision is ‘lo mejor para Sinaloa’ (the best thing for Sinaloa) and characterized it as a personal decision by the governor. Sheinbaum noted that she has not been in communication with Rocha Moya since his initial leave of absence and stated that the situation does not impact the Morena political movement.
Upon his brief return on August 21, Rocha Moya was met by a collective of searching mothers who delivered a folder of missing persons' files and demanded action regarding seven unopened mass graves in Navolato. Under state law, because the requested absence exceeds 30 days, the Sinaloa Congress must appoint an interim governor to manage the executive branch.
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Claudia Sheinbaum · Morena · Navolato · Rubén Rocha Moya · Sinaloa · Sinaloa Cartel
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she has not spoken with Governor Rubén Rocha Moya since his first leave of absence. fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · www.uniradiosonora.com · cafenegroportal.com · www.uniradiobaja.com · xeu.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has requested a temporary leave of absence from his position for an indefinite period of more than thirty days. lopezdoriga.com · sentido-comun.com.mx · www.adnsureste.info
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States government has alleged that Rubén Rocha Moya has ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. lopezdoriga.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the decision for Rocha Moya to take a leave of absence is the best thing for Sinaloa. fuentesfidedignas.com.mx · lopezdoriga.com · www.uniradiosonora.com · cafenegroportal.com · www.uniradiobaja.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The national leadership of Morena halted internal polling to directly designate Rocha Moya as the candidate. www.noticiaspv.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Imelda Castro aligned her support with President Claudia Sheinbaum rather than individual political figures.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A collective of searching mothers delivered a folder containing files of missing persons to the governor. billieparkernoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The governor's term is set to last until October 2027. billieparkernoticias.com · lopezdoriga.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rubén Rocha Moya returned to his duties as Governor of Sinaloa after a leave of absence lasting more than 100 days. billieparkernoticias.com · www.adnsureste.info · xeu.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are seven unopened mass graves in Navolato. billieparkernoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The acting mayor of Mazatlán, Estrella Palacios, publicly welcomed the governor's return.