Mexican governor, indicted by US on cartel charges, requests leave again amid backlash
MEXICO CITY, Aug 22 - Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, indicted by U.S. federal prosecutors on drug-trafficking, bribery and cartel-protection charges, again requested a leave of absence from office on Saturday, days after defiantly reclaiming his post.
Mexican governor steps down again amid cartel charges
- Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Cartel Leaves Office, Again The New York Times —
- Mexican Governor Ruben Rocha requests office leave amid US drug charges and ruling party tension The Jerusalem Post —
- Mexican governor seeks leave again amid backlash after return following US drug charges indictment Times Of India —
- Governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, indicted by U.S., steps down from office — again Los Angeles Times —