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US Targets Mexican Governor Over Sinaloa Cartel Links, Seeks Extradition

A major escalation in the fight against drug cartels. The United States has accused Mexican Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of having links to the powerful Sinaloa Cartel—and is now pushing for his extradition. According to U.S. authorities, Rocha Moya allegedly rose to power with the backing of the cartel, which Washington has designated as a terrorist organization. The move marks a dramatic new phase in the U.S.-Mexico drug war, raising tensions between the two countries and putting political leadership under direct scrutiny.