The U.S. Is Investigating Two More Mexican Governors for Connections to Cartels
The probes target officials tied to alleged cartel links as Washington revokes more visas and deepens pressure on Mexico’s ruling party.
- The U.S. is investigating Mexican Governors Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal Anaya of Tamaulipas for alleged ties to organized crime as part of a broader campaign targeting elected officials linked to cartels.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the U.S. investigations as political interference aimed at influencing Mexico's upcoming federal elections and emphasized Mexico's sovereignty while denying cooperation on extradition requests.
- The investigations include charges against Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, who is accused by U.S. prosecutors of aiding fentanyl and other drug shipments into the U.S., allegations he denies.
- U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson called for unity in the fight against drug cartels and warned that politicizing security issues undermines joint efforts between the two countries.
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El Jalapeño: US Embassy introduces new policy to mind its own business
All stories in El Jalapeño are satire and not real news. Check out the original article here. MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said Tuesday it has launched a new initiative to help Americans understand the difference between bilateral cooperation and commenting on Mexico’s internal affairs, after Ambassador Ronald Johnson drew a public rebuke from President Claudia Sheinbaum for weighing in on domestic politics. The program, informally c…
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KVIAThe U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels
The U.S. investigation into two Mexican governors suspected of working with organized crime threatens to deepen a growing rift between the U.S. and the Sheinbaum government.
Mexican President issues strong response after Ronald Johnson posted on social media that the fight against drug cartels should unite both nations.
The Mexican government has set limits to the United States ambassador to the country after his incisive statements on the shared fight against drug trafficking. President Claudia Sheinbaum responded Tuesday to Ronald Johnson, after he questioned on his social networks that politicizing the fight against drug cartels is a “lost opportunity” to protect the population when it should be a goal that unites both countries. “I say this respectfully, to…
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Pushes Back on Sheinbaum Sovereignty Warning, Says Turning Cartel Fight Into Politics Is 'a Missed Opportunity'
Johnson's comments came a day after the Mexican president delivered a speech criticizing U.S. pressure surrounding organized crime investigations involving local officials
Mexico City, June 3.- President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said Wednesday that the recent actions of U.S. authorities against Mexican politicians should be analyzed with a long-term vision, as she warned that “who decides in Mexico is at stake.” Noting that governors Alfonso Durazo, of Sonora, and Américo Villarreal, Tamaulipas, should clarify the points about the withdrawal of their visas, she said that the bilateral relationship developed favorab…
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