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US Indictment Forces Mexican Sinaloa Officials to Step Aside Over Cartel Ties

The United States charged Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, Culiacán Mayor Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil, and eight others from Morena with drug-trafficking linked to the Sinaloa cartel. Rocha and Gámez Mendívil will take 30-day leaves of absence and lose immunity, with interim governor Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde stepping in; Senator Enrique Inzunza will remain in the Senate. Mexico’s president and attorney general are overseeing the inquiry, and Sheinbaum stressed Mexico’s sovereignty and promised to pursue individuals if proven guilty.

via The Guardian|

#cartel #drug-trafficking #morena

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U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and 9 Mexican Officials in Cartel-Linked Drug Case

U.S. federal prosecutors in Manhattan unsealed an indictment charging 10 current and former Mexican officials, including Sinaloa state Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, with narcotics importation conspiracy and weapons offenses for allegedly aiding the Sinaloa cartel to ship fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth into the United States. Several suspects are tied to Morena, Mexico’s ruling party, and Mexico says it will review extradition requests; none are in custody. If convicted, Rocha Moya could face life in prison or a 40-year minimum. The case highlights broader U.S. efforts to crack down on corruption linked to organized crime, and the governor has denied the charges.

via CBS News|

#drug-trafficking #extradition #morena

world1 month ago•2 min saved

US indicts Sinaloa governor and officials in cartel-linked drug import scheme

US prosecutors in Manhattan charged Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current or former officials with narcotics importation conspiracy and related weapons counts, alleging they helped the Sinaloa cartel move fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth into the United States. If convicted, Rocha Moya could face life in prison or a 40-year minimum. Rocha Moya denies the charges as slander, while extradition requests from the US are under consideration, highlighting ongoing cross-border efforts to curb cartel influence in politics and crime.

via The Guardian|

#drug-trafficking #morena #ruben-rocha-moya

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Mexico moves toward a 40-hour workweek by 2030 with overtime trade-off

Mexico’s Congress approved a gradual cut from 48 to 40 hours per week by 2030, starting with a two-hour reduction next year, while allowing higher overtime pay to offset the shorter schedule. Rest days stay the same, and the reform awaits two-thirds approval in state legislatures. The measure, backed by the ruling Morena party, targets about 13.4 million workers but drew criticism for not addressing productivity and the large informal sector, with Argentina offering a contrasting approach in the region.

via Al Jazeera|

#labor #mexico #morena

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Sheinbaum Emerges as Front-Runner for Mexico's Ruling Party Presidential Ticket

Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is leading the race to become the candidate of Mexico's ruling party, MORENA, for the 2024 presidential election, according to a poll. Sheinbaum has 34% support, followed by former Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard at 22%. MORENA, benefiting from President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's popularity, is expected to win the 2024 election. The poll also showed that Ebrard was better known among respondents, while Sheinbaum was more popular among the ruling party's supporters. The winner will be announced on September 6.

via AOL|

#claudia-sheinbaum #marcelo-ebrard #mexico

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Mexico City Mayor Steps Down to Run for President.

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum has resigned to seek the ruling party's presidential nomination, aiming to become the country's first female leader in the election scheduled for next year. Sheinbaum is one of the favorites for the nomination, with most opinion polls giving her a slight advantage over her rival Marcelo Ebrard. Morena is heavily favored to win the 2024 presidential election, and Sheinbaum has pledged to continue President López Obrador's "transformation" of Mexico.

via The Guardian|

#claudia-sheinbaum #female-leadership #mexico-city

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Mexico's Ruling Party Secures Key Victory in Governor's Race.

Delfina Gómez, a former school teacher and ally of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has won the election for governor of Mexico state, beating the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) which has governed the state uninterrupted since 1929. The PRI has faced allegations of foul play for years and recently a joint investigation revealed that at least $300m had been embezzled by the state government through dozens of contracts awarded to front and shell companies between 2018 and 2022. The defeat could prove to be insurmountable for the PRI when it comes to contesting the presidential elections next year.

via The Guardian|

#andres-manuel-lopez-obrador #delfina-gomez #mexico

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Historic Win for Morena Party and First Female Governor in Mexico's Most Populous State.

Delfina Gómez, the candidate for Mexico's ruling party Morena, has become the first woman elected governor of the state of Mexico, the country's most populous state. Her victory over Alejandra del Moral of the opposition coalition, Va por México, headed by the PRI, marks the first time in 94 years that Morena has seized power from the PRI in the state. The state of Mexico is an important economic center of the country but also grapples with the nation's worst challenges: inequality, violence and corruption.

via NBC News|

#delfina-gomez #elections #mexico

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Mexico's Ruling Party Secures Governorship in Populous State.

Mexico's ruling party, Morena, won the governorship of the State of Mexico, the country's most populous state, dealing a life-threatening blow to the old ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), which had governed the state without interruption for nearly a century. The PRI managed to hold on to the governorship of the sparsely populated northern border state of Coahuila, but the loss of the State of Mexico could spell the end of the PRI's political relevance on a national stage. Morena now governs 22 of Mexico's 32 states, and is considered the frontrunner in next year's presidential elections.

via The Associated Press|

#elections #mexico #morena

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PRI's rule in jeopardy as AMLO gains momentum in Mexico's largest state election.

Mexico's most populous state is expected to end the Institutional Revolutionary Party's (PRI) 94-year rule in gubernatorial elections on Sunday, with the party likely to be left with just two states. Morena, the party founded by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), is expected to win and control 22 of Mexico's 31 states, leading some to warn of a new kind of one-party rule. The PRI's demise is attributed to its history of corruption and the rise of Morena, whose success rests on AMLO's popularity and his promises to combat corruption and prioritize the poor.

via Los Angeles Times|

#elections #lopez-obrador #mexico