NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Sinaloa Congress appoints new governor following Rubén Rocha Moya's departure
The Congress of the Mexican state of Sinaloa has appointed an officialist congresswoman as governor to replace Rubén Rocha Moya. Rocha Moya stepped down following public criticism regarding his return to office while under investigation in the United States for alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
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 elected a new governor on Tuesday.
- The new governor is a member of the officialist party.
- Rubén Rocha Moya resigned from his position as governor over the past weekend.
- Rocha Moya faced criticism for returning to his duties while under investigation.
- The investigation in the United States concerns alleged links between Rocha Moya and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Who's Mentioned
locationUnited States“Country conducting an investigation into the former governor.”organizationCongreso del estado mexicano de Sinaloa“The legislative body that appointed the new governor.”locationSinaloa“Mexican state experiencing political transition and violence.”organizationMorena“The ruling political party in Mexico.”personGraciela Domínguez Nava“New interim governor of Sinaloa and former Secretary of Education.”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 state officials.”personRubén Rocha Moya“Former governor of Sinaloa currently under investigation in the U.S.”