The Congress of Sinaloa endorsed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his position. The governor is dealing with formal drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement targeted Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to relinquish power once more after backing by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico restarted controlled cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade was halted earlier because of a screwworm suspension. The resumption of restricted cattle shipments offers welcome respite to Mexican ranchers impacted by the export stoppage.