The Congress of Sinaloa officially approved 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 focused on Ruben Rocha, prompting his decision to relinquish power once more after the vote by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico reopened controlled cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm disruption. The resumption of restricted cattle shipments provides support to Mexican ranchers affected by the cross-border freeze.