Mexican governor US indictment and political leave
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Mexico's president condemns governor's brief return to office
Sheinbaum said at her daily morning press conference on Monday that she had no prior knowledge that Rocha wanted to return.
Sinaloa has suffered through two years of violent fighting between rival groups inside its local drug cartel.
Sheinbaum said she had not spoken to Rocha and did not intend to.
Mexican Governor Indicted in US Requests Leave One Day After Returning to Office
Rocha's letter of request did not specify when he planned to return or why he was stepping away again.
Rocha stated he spent 112 days away from office making himself available to Mexican authorities investigating accusations from the U.S. government.
According to Reuters, Rocha is the first sitting Mexican governor to face criminal charges from the United States.
“Today, I return to the exercise of my responsibility as Governor of Sinaloa with a clear conscience and head held high, with the strength of truth on our side,”