Mexican governor steps down again amid cartel charges

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya requested leave from office for the second time, days after returning following US drug trafficking charges.

The decision came amid mounting backlash from his own party, which viewed his return as politically damaging.

Rocha Moya was indicted by US authorities on charges related to cartel activities.

His repeated requests for leave highlight the political turmoil in Sinaloa, one of Mexico's most powerful states.