Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded firmly to the US government’s accusations against Sinaloa officials, making it clear that her administration will not cover up crimes, but neither will it allow outside interventions without solid evidence.
During her morning conference on April 30, 2026, the president stressed that any legal action must be based on hard evidence and respect national sovereignty.
“We are not going to cover up for anyone.”
🚨”Truth, justice and defense of sovereignty,” says President Claudia Sheinbaum after US accusations against Ruben Rocha Moya and other Mexican officials.
“We will not cover for anyone who has committed a crime. However, if there is no clear evidence, it is… pic.twitter.com/iK4Sfa7xzL
– Azucena Uresti (@azucenau) April 30, 2026
Sheinbaum assured that her government will act in accordance with the law if clear evidence is presented against any official accused of links to drug trafficking.
However, he questioned the background of the accusations made by the U.S. Department of Justice, suggesting that they could have a political component.
“If there is no clear evidence, it is clear that the objective of these imputations is political,” he said.
Mexico demands respect for its sovereignty
The president was also forceful in rejecting any type of foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs.
He pointed out that Mexico maintains a relationship with the United States based on equality and not subordination, making it clear that investigations must follow the Mexican legal framework.
“Never of subordination and even less of surrender,” he emphasized.
The origin of the conflict
Governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican officials charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses https://t.co/L7RTc9y0VY
– U.S. Embassy in Mexico (@USEmbassyMEX) April 29, 2026
The statements come after U.S. authorities accused ten Mexican officials, including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, of alleged links to drug trafficking and the Sinaloa Cartel.
The case also involves other political figures, which has generated a strong impact on the Mexican political scene.
Legal process in Mexico
Sheinbaum explained that the Mexican government has received requests for provisional detention for extradition purposes, which have already been turned over to the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).
This institution will be in charge of evaluating whether there are sufficient elements to proceed legally in Mexican territory.
The president insisted that only “convincing and irrefutable” evidence would justify legal action.
Another point that stood out was the way in which the accusations were made public in the United States.
Sheinbaum pointed out that these processes are usually confidential according to international treaties, so she questioned the dissemination of the document.
Sheinbaum asks for proof of Sinaloa governor’s indictment in the U.S.
I categorically and absolutely reject the allegations made against me by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, as they lack veracity and any basis whatsoever. And this will be demonstrated, with all forcefulness, at the appropriate time.
This attack is not only…
– Rubén Rocha Moya (@rochamoya_) April 29, 2026
The case has intensified tensions between the two countries, especially in a context where the presence of U.S. agents in anti-drug trafficking operations in Mexican territory has also been debated.
For his part, the governor of Sinaloa has rejected the accusations, calling them unfounded and part of a political attack.
The situation could have important repercussions on the bilateral relationship, particularly in security issues and cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
Meanwhile, the Mexican government insists that any process must respect national law and the principles of sovereignty.
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