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U.S. prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa, and other Mexican officials with a yearslong scheme to shield the Sinaloa cartel from arrest in exchange for bribes and political support, including help in elections; Rocha Moya is the highest-ranking Morena official indicted in the United States.
Senator Xochitl Galvez, a maverick Mexican politician known for championing indigenous peoples' rights, has announced her candidacy for the presidency in 2024. Galvez, who connects well with poorer Mexicans, aims to challenge President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's ruling party. While Lopez Obrador's party is favored to win the election, Galvez's entry into the race could help counter the appeal of a female candidate from the ruling party. The opposition is expected to announce its candidate in September.