**Governors of “4T” Stand Behind Sinaloa’s Rocha Moya, Reject Accusations by “El Mayo”**
On August 12, 2024, 22 out of the 23 governors affiliated with the Morena party and supporters of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who are part of the group known as “Governors of the 4th Transformation,” publicly backed Sinaloa state Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. This collective show of support came in response to recent accusations made by Ismael Mario Zambada García, also known as “El Mayo,” a notorious drug lord.
Alfonso Durazo Montaño, the Governor of Sonora and a Morena party member, expressed their unwavering support for Rocha Moya via his social media account, stating, “We, the constitutional and elected governors of Morena along with the party leadership, express our absolute support for Rubén Rocha Moya, Governor of Sinaloa, against the lies and stigma he has faced recently.”
The statement from the governors firmly rejected the alleged claims by Zambada García, who mentioned Governor Rocha in a letter supposedly detailing plans to meet with him on the day of his transfer to the U.S. The governors described these accusations as completely unfounded.
They reiterated their confidence in Rocha Moya’s integrity and dedication to his duties, emphasizing the need to halt the stigmatization of Sinaloa and its people. They also stressed that the achievements and history of Sinaloa would always surpass the actions of a few individuals.
Zambada García’s letter, dated August 10, 2024, featured accounts of an ambush in Culiacán during a supposed meeting with Rocha Moya, Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, and “El Chapito,” another key figure in the drug cartel. Zambada denied having any agreements with U.S. authorities and described the events leading to Cuén Ojeda’s death and the disappearance of two of his security team members.
The U.S. Ambassador Keneth Lee Salazar had revealed a day earlier that Guzmán López voluntarily surrendered, although Zambada’s letter contested this narrative by saying he was taken against his will.
Mexico’s General Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) is actively investigating various crimes related to the incident, including illicit flight, misuse of aviation facilities, and kidnapping. The FGR is collaborating with state authorities and pursuing all necessary legal avenues in both Mexico and the U.S.
Governor Rocha Moya, in a statement on August 10, 2024, during a hospital inauguration in Culiacán, dismissed any allegations connecting him to the criminal activities, asserting that during the critical events on July 25, 2024, he was in Los Angeles, California.
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**Secondary Article**
**In-Depth Coverage: The Escalation of Drug Cartel Violence in Sinaloa**
The situation surrounding Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and the alleged meeting with “El Mayo” underscores the ongoing challenges that Sinaloa faces due to cartel violence. This latest episode has drawn considerable attention, emphasizing the complexities of political and criminal entanglements in the region.
Recent reports indicate that cartel violence has intensified in Sinaloa, focusing particularly on conflicts between rival factions vying for control. The increased presence of heavily armed groups and reports of targeted assassinations have heightened concerns for public safety and governance.
Analysts suggest that the public backing of Rocha Moya by fellow Morena governors is a strategic move to reinforce political solidarity and discredit any associations with criminal elements. This show of unity is crucial not only for maintaining political stability but also for upholding public trust in systemic governance amidst growing cartel influence.
This incident is a stark reminder of the pervasive reach of drug cartels in Mexican political and social spheres, prompting national and international authorities to increase collaborative efforts in combatting organized crime operations.
Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving situation in Sinaloa and its implications for regional and national security.
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