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The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has ramped up judicial proceedings on two politically sensitive fronts, summoning officials accused of ties to drug trafficking and the unauthorized entry of CIA agents into national territory. Ulises Lara, the agency's spokesperson, confirmed that five of the 10 officials flagged by the United States for their links to 'Los Chapitos' have already appeared before Mexican authorities.
Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa currently on leave, appeared at the FGR this week to testify regarding accusations linking him to the Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha Moya, who has denied any connection to the criminal organization, stated after his appearance that he is committed to responding to every summons from the authorities so that "the truth may prevail."
Amid rumors of a potential international arrest warrant, the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), led by Omar García Harfuch, clarified in a statement that no Interpol Red Notice exists against Rocha Moya. The agency confirmed that after consulting with national and international bodies, it was determined that there are no active warrants against the former Sinaloa governor.
The Chihuahua Standoff
In a separate matter, Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos appeared at FGR headquarters but refused to cooperate with the investigation into the entry of CIA agents into Mexico. Ulises Lara noted that the PAN governor "merely submitted a written statement expressing her refusal to provide information," despite the Prosecutor's Office clarifying that her constitutional immunity does not exempt her from cooperating to clarify the facts.
Campos Galván, for her part, denounced the summons as a politically motivated attempt to frame her for a crime. In response, Morena lawmakers filed a request for impeachment against the governor before the Union Congress, citing the severity of the foreign agents' incursion into the state.
During her morning press conference at the National Palace, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo rejected claims that these actions constitute political persecution. "She is not being charged with anything; this is a matter of a prosecutorial investigation into a case that is highly relevant to the country," the president stated, defending national sovereignty against foreign interference.
Investigations and Alleged Irregularities
Regarding the case of the deceased CIA agents, the FGR confirmed the dismantling of a drug lab in the town of Morelos, Chihuahua, allegedly operated by the drug trafficker known as 'Chapo Isidro.' The federal prosecutor has reported irregularities in the management of the site by the Chihuahua State Prosecutor's Office, which allegedly ceded control of the property improperly.
The investigation in Chihuahua is progressing, with nearly 50 state officials called to testify before the FGR in recent weeks. As the investigations continue, the federal administration maintains that its primary objective is to "get to the truth" and ensure the rule of law is upheld in the face of international pressure.
