A new report by Sol Yucatan alleges that Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa on leave and accused by U.S. authorities of organized crime, financed part of the 2024 campaign of Joaquín Díaz Mena, now governor of Yucatán.
The revelations raise questions about cartel influence in regional politics.
Key Allegations
- Rubén Rocha Moya, accused by the U.S. government of links to the Sinaloa Cartel, is said to have operated in Yucatán during the 2024 elections.
- He allegedly provided financial support to Joaquín Díaz Mena’s campaign, which ultimately secured Morena’s victory in Yucatán.
- Rocha Moya was part of a bloc of seven governors who backed Morena’s expansion into Yucatán, considered a strategic priority for the ruling party.
Links Between Rocha Moya and Díaz Mena
- Sol Yucatan report suggests that close associates of Rocha Moya now hold key positions in Díaz Mena’s administration.
- U.S. authorities claim that campaign funds may have originated from cartel operations, raising concerns about illicit financing.
- Díaz Mena has repeatedly avoided commenting on Rocha Moya’s case, fueling speculation about political protection.
Historical Context
- The Sinaloa Cartel has operated in Yucatán since 2005, according to federal records.
- The cartel has been linked to violent incidents and major drug seizures in the state.
- Even relatives of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán reportedly lived in Yucatán for periods, taking advantage of the region’s relative calm and alleged corruption.
Current Investigations
- Rocha Moya is under investigation by Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) following a U.S. request for detention and extradition.
- The case highlights the intersection of organized crime and politics, raising alarms about the integrity of democratic processes in Yucatán.
Allegations that cartel-linked funds supported Díaz Mena’s campaign, published by Sol Yucatan, deepen concerns about organized crime’s influence in Yucatán. With Rocha Moya facing extradition requests, scrutiny over Morena’s rise in the state is intensifying.
Source: Sol Yucatan
