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 after the vote by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a separate update, Mexico restarted controlled cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm suspension. The resumption of small-scale cattle shipments brings relief to Mexican ranchers impacted by the export stoppage.