The Congress of Sinaloa endorsed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his position. The governor currently faces formal drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement targeted Ruben Rocha, leading to his decision to relinquish power once more after the vote by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico reopened restricted cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade was halted earlier because of a screwworm suspension. The resumption of restricted cattle shipments brings relief to Mexican ranchers affected by the cross-border freeze.