### AMLO Awaits Governor’s Account Concerning Alleged Meeting with “El Mayo”; Sheinbaum Remains Silent
On August 10, 2024, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that he would await the account of Sinaloa’s Governor Rubén Rocha Moya regarding an alleged meeting with the notorious drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, 76 years old. Rocha Moya has been serving as the governor of Sinaloa since November 1, 2021, and is a member of the Morena party.
This follows a confirmation by “El Mayo” himself that Joaquin Guzmán Lopez, also known as “El Güero Moreno” and son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, had been ambushed in Culiacán de Rosales while awaiting a meeting with Governor Rocha Moya. The confirmation corroborated the statement by Keneth Lee Salazar, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, released a day prior. Both Guzmán and another Sinaloan drug lord were captured on July 25, 2024.
Fielding questions from the media in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, President López Obrador emphasized the importance of waiting for all the details before drawing any conclusions. He noted the absence of violence following the capture of the drug lords as a positive sign. “We will wait for more information; I believe we can discuss this on Monday during the morning press conference,” stated the President.
In the same media interaction, reporters asked if the governor’s account impacts the credibility of “El Mayo’s” letter. López Obrador responded, “We must be prudent and cautious.” Questions also arose regarding the murder of the rector of the University of Sinaloa, to which the President responded with a call for patience until all facts are gathered.
Claudia Sheinbaum, who is expected to be the next head of state, kept silent on the matter, despite being present.
### Secondary Article: Ongoing Investigations and Political Implications
Further developments point to a complex web of political and criminal interactions in Sinaloa. The capture of Joaquin Guzmán Lopez and Héctor Melesio Cuen Ojeda, a politician who was assassinated on the day of the captures, adds layers to the ongoing investigation.
Keneth Lee Salazar’s statements have raised alarms about possible collusion between political entities and drug cartels in Sinaloa. The alleged meeting between Governor Rocha Moya and “El Mayo” could have significant implications for the administration’s approach to tackling drug-related crimes and corruption.
The political landscape in Sinaloa and Mexico continues to evolve as authorities probe deeper into these allegations. International attention, especially from the United States, underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing these pressing issues.
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