NYT > World News Mexican Governor, Accused by U.S. of Helping Cartel, Returns to His Job Par : James Wagner 22 août 2026 à 02:42 After U.S. prosecutors accused Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the Sinaloa cartel, he said he would step down to focus on his defense. On Friday, he declared he was back and faced much criticism. © Eduardo Verdugo/Associated PressRubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, during an annual earthquake drill in Culiacán, Mexico, in 2024.