Mexican governor US indictment and political leave
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Mexico's president condemns governor's brief return to office
The criminal indictment was also unleashed against nine other Mexican officials and businessmen, including a senator representing Sinaloa, a public security secretary for the state, the mayor of Culiacan, and several high-ranking police leaders.
On Saturday, Sheinbaum wrote that no personal interest can ever come before the interests of the people and the nation.
Sheinbaum said at her daily morning press conference on Monday that she had no prior knowledge that Rocha wanted to return.
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.
Mexico's Interior Ministry stated that returning to office was Rocha's decision alone and noted that the attorney general's investigation was ongoing.
“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,”