US Charges Mexican Sinaloa Governor with Drug Trafficking
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United States federal prosecutors have charged the governor of Sinaloa state, Mexico, with drug trafficking offenses, alleging conspiracy with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. The governor, Rocha Moya, is a member of Mexico's ruling Morena party and is among ten individuals facing charges from American authorities. The accusations come as the Sinaloa Cartel faces internal conflict between rival factions. Mexico's prosecutor's office will now decide whether to extradite Rocha Moya to face trial in the United States.