The Congress of Sinaloa officially approved the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his post. The governor currently faces 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 limited cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade stopped previously because of a screwworm disruption. The restart of limited cattle shipments provides support to Mexican ranchers struggling with the cross-border freeze.