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Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya requested a 30-day leave of absence on Saturday, just one day after returning to office. This follows his April indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice on drug trafficking charges, marking the first time a sitting Mexican governor has been indicted. He now faces pressure from his political party to exit the role.
Ruben Rocha Moya returned to his post in Sinaloa, ending a leave of absence since May. This follows US prosecutors seeking his extradition for alleged cartel conspiracy, despite Mexican federal prosecutors clearing him. Opposition PAN party rejected the administration's legitimacy amid rising homicide rates.
A governor in Mexico's Sinaloa state has vacated his position for a second time, following renewed accusations from the United States that he aided drug cartels. This development follows a brief return to office after an initial leave of absence.
Newly released interrogation videos show Joaquin Guzman telling Mexican authorities after his 2016 arrest that his cartel would not launch a rescue operation. The footage, published by El Universal, captures his initial statements where he claimed he had ordered his men not to engage the government.
Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission reported that over 2.3 million mobile lines suspended after the Aug. 15 mandatory registration deadline have been successfully reactivated. Authorities expect another 2.6 million lines to return to service soon, while 2.5 million unregistered lines face permanent decommissioning.
The article explores the history and cultural significance of zarzaparilla, an Indigenous Mexican beverage from Veracruz. It details its origins as a medicinal remedy against syphilis, its adoption by Spanish colonizers, and its evolution into a regional commercial industry centered in Teocelo.
The article describes the 'Aura Battle' trend among young Mexicans, where participants compete through creative moves and poses to demonstrate confidence. Organizers and participants frame the contests as opportunities for self-expression and ego-building, with cash prizes serving as incentives.
The article argues that while the global chocolate industry faces turmoil, Mexico preserves ancient Mesoamerican cocoa traditions. It highlights Oaxacan artisans and projects like Chima Cacao that maintain indigenous practices, offering cultural continuity amidst modern market instability.
A study by Tecnológico de Monterrey and the Complexity Science Hub found that 69 Mexican metropolitan areas nearly doubled their urban populations from 1990 to 2020. Growth shifted outward, causing the share of residents in central areas to fall from over 40% to 22%, resulting in a loss of 2.5 million downtown inhabitants.
The Mexican Data Center Association forecasts US$20.63 billion in direct investment for data centers between 2026 and 2031, alongside US$61.89 billion in indirect economic activity. Key growth regions include Querétaro, the State of Mexico, and the Bajío region, driven by major operators like Microsoft, AWS, and Google.