Bloomberg
Mexican Governor Wanted by US Over Cartel Ties Seeks Leave Again
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Mexican state governor Jorge Herrera Treviño, who faces US accusations of conspiracy with a cartel and drug trafficking facilitation, requested leave from his position after resuming duties on Friday, according to reporting from Mexican news outlets. Herrera Treviño had previously requested leave in relation to the accusations. The US has not publicly detailed the specific charges or evidence against him.
