The Congress of Sinaloa officially approved the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his office. The governor is dealing with formal drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement investigated Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to stand down once more after backing by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico reopened restricted cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade was halted earlier because of a screwworm suspension. The restart of restricted cattle shipments brings relief to Mexican ranchers struggling with the trade halt.