Mexican Governor Indicted by U.S. Steps Down
Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha, facing U.S. charges of aiding a drug cartel, said he would cooperate with Mexican authorities reviewing a U.S. arrest request.
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Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha, facing U.S. charges of aiding a drug cartel, said he would cooperate with Mexican authorities reviewing a U.S. arrest request.
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