NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Sinaloa Congress appoints new governor following Rubén Rocha Moya's departure
The Congress of the Mexican state of Sinaloa has appointed a ruling-party legislator as governor to replace Rubén Rocha Moya. Rocha Moya stepped down following public criticism regarding his continued service while under investigation in the United States for alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
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The change in state leadership impacts the administration of Sinaloa during an ongoing international investigation involving the former governor's alleged criminal associations.
Key Facts
- The Sinaloa State Congress appointed a new governor on Tuesday.
- The new governor is a legislator from the ruling party.
- Rubén Rocha Moya resigned from his position as governor over the past weekend.
- Rocha Moya faced criticism for remaining in office while under investigation in the United States.
- The investigation involves alleged links between Rocha Moya and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Who's Mentioned
locationUnited States“Country conducting the investigation into the former governor.”locationSinaloa“Mexican state currently experiencing high levels of violence.”organizationMorena“Ruling political party in Mexico.”personGraciela Domínguez Nava“New interim governor of Sinaloa, former Secretary of Education and Culture.”personClaudia Sheinbaum“President of Mexico who criticized Rocha Moya's return to office.”personGerardo Mérida Sánchez“Former Secretary of Security of Sinaloa who surrendered to U.S. authorities.”organizationSinaloa Cartel“Criminal organization linked to the investigation of the former governor.”organizationCongreso del estado de Sinaloa“Legislative body that appointed the new governor.”personIsmael 'El Mayo' Zambada“Cartel leader whose arrest in July 2024 triggered regional violence.”personRubén Rocha Moya“Former governor of Sinaloa who resigned amid U.S. drug trafficking investigation”