Overview
- U.S. prosecutors in New York requested provisional arrest for 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa’s governor on leave, over alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties and large-scale drug trafficking.
- Under the U.S.–Mexico treaty, a provisional arrest request can come before a full extradition filing when the requester claims a risk of flight or obstruction and must include supporting elements.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded case files, argued the disclosure breached treaty confidentiality, and directed the Foreign Ministry to seek proof that urgent detention is warranted.
- Rubén Rocha Moya took temporary leave and, according to legal authorities, no longer has constitutional immunity, while Senator Enrique Inzunza remains protected.
- Opposition leaders said the presidency is shielding allies and warned the clash over the request could strain U.S.–Mexico relations and the USMCA review.