The Congress of Sinaloa backed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his office. The governor is dealing with serious drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement investigated Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to step aside once more after the vote by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico restarted controlled cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm pause. The resumption of limited cattle shipments brings relief to Mexican ranchers struggling with the export stoppage.