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Sinaloa appoints interim governor after US accusations against Rocha Moya
The Sinaloa State Congress appointed Graciela Domínguez Nava as interim governor after Rubén Rocha Moya again requested an indefinite leave of absence. US authorities alleged a link between Rocha Moya and drug trafficking, while he denied the accusation, shaping the backdrop to the political process.
Graciela Domínguez Nava was appointed interim governor by the Sinaloa State Congress after Rubén Rocha Moya again requested an indefinite leave of absence.
Rocha Moya returned to office after being away for 112 days, but requested another indefinite leave two days after his return. Domínguez Nava served as Sinaloa's secretary of public education and culture under Rocha Moya from 2021 to 2024 and continues to serve as a federal deputy on leave.
US authorities alleged a link
Rocha Moya's return to office drew criticism from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the ruling Morena party. US authorities alleged a link between Rocha Moya and drug trafficking, while Rocha Moya denied the accusations.
Sheinbaum backs Domínguez Nava
Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that she did not know Domínguez Nava personally. Nevertheless, she described her as an honest person who had worked for social justice and the welfare of the people of Sinaloa for many years.
The Mexican president called for Domínguez Nava to receive all the support she needed to complete her term successfully.
2027 candidacy ruled out
Domínguez Nava left the Democratic Revolution Party and joined Morena in 2013. She previously served as a state and federal lawmaker.
Domínguez Nava had been considered among Morena's potential candidates in the 2027 Sinaloa gubernatorial election. Her appointment as interim governor rules out her running in that election.
Violence increased
Violence increased in Sinaloa amid a power struggle between rival groups within the Sinaloa Cartel. Thousands of homicides have been recorded in the state since the conflict began in September 2024, increasing pressure for stronger security measures.
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