LIVE | Security, drug trafficking and crime in Mexico today, August 23: Rocha Moya again requests leave of absence from the governorship of Sinaloa

On August 23, Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, announced his indefinite withdrawal from office just one day after resuming his duties. The decision follows his earlier return to the role and comes amidst mounting pressure, public protests, and criticism from both political allies and opponents, as well as ongoing legal processes and drug trafficking accusations he faces in the United States.

In response to the leadership vacancy, business leaders in Sinaloa, specifically through the state's Coparmex confederation, issued a circular demanding that the state congress avoid improvisation. They urged lawmakers to prioritize appointing a replacement with demonstrated management capabilities to address the security and crime issues affecting the region.