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Accused Drug Trafficker Resumes Work As Sinaloa Governor Despite Being Wanted by USDOJ

Friday, August 21, 2026


Rubén Espinoza García resumed his position as governor of Sinaloa on January 6, 2025, according to Mexican state officials. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a warrant for Espinoza García on drug trafficking charges. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Espinoza García would remain in office pending legal proceedings.

Original reporting: https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/08/21/accused-drug-trafficker-resumes-work-as-sinaloa-governor-despite-being-wanted-by-usdoj/

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