The Congress of Sinaloa backed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his position. The governor currently faces formal drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement focused on Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to step aside once more after the vote by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico resumed controlled cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm disruption. The restart of small-scale cattle shipments provides support to Mexican ranchers affected by the trade halt.