The Congress of Sinaloa backed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his post. The governor is dealing with alleged drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement targeted Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to relinquish power once more following the approval by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a separate update, Mexico resumed controlled cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm suspension. The return of small-scale cattle shipments provides support to Mexican ranchers impacted by the trade halt.