Reuben Rocha Comes Under The Microscope In The Wake Of The El Mayo Zambada Arrest (8/18/24)

The Epstein Chronicles

The recent turmoil in the Mexican government centers around the arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, and the subsequent murder of Héctor Cuén, a politician in Sinaloa. The scandal has cast a shadow over top political figures, including Rubén Rocha, the governor of Sinaloa, and is now raising questions about potential complicity at high levels of government.
Zambada was unexpectedly captured in the United States in July 2024, under mysterious circumstances. He claims that he was tricked by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of "El Chapo" Guzmán, and abducted before being handed over to U.S. authorities. This event already embarrassed the Mexican government, which was caught off guard by the arrest.
The situation escalated with the murder of Héctor Cuén, who was allegedly involved in setting up a meeting between Zambada and Governor Rocha. Zambada's lawyer released a letter suggesting that Cuén was killed at the meeting location, contradicting Rocha’s claim that Cuén died in a botched robbery at a gas station. The discrepancies in the investigation, including the handling of Cuén's body and conflicting evidence, have led to accusations of a cover-up by Sinaloa officials, further implicating Governor Rocha.
This scandal has deepened suspicions about the Mexican government's relationship with drug cartels. While President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has long claimed that his administration does not negotiate with cartels, the controversy surrounding Rocha suggests otherwise. Federal prosecutors have taken over the case, and the Mexican Attorney General's Office is now investigating the matter, which has further fueled political tensions and questions about the integrity of Mexico's anti-cartel policies.
The implications of this situation are significant, as it not only jeopardizes Rocha's political future but also threatens to undermine López Obrador's "hugs not bullets" approach to dealing with drug cartels, which has been a cornerstone of his presidency.
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