The Congress of Sinaloa backed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his position. The governor currently faces serious drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement focused on Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to stand down once more following the approval by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a further report, Mexico reopened limited cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade stopped previously because of a screwworm disruption. The resumption of small-scale cattle shipments offers welcome respite to Mexican ranchers affected by the trade halt.