The Congress of Sinaloa officially approved the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his office. The governor confronts alleged drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement focused on Ruben Rocha, leading to his decision to step aside once more following the approval by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico restarted limited cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm suspension. The return of small-scale cattle shipments offers welcome respite to Mexican ranchers struggling with the trade halt.