Former Governor of Sinaloa Rocha Moya Announced He is at Home and Not Under Federal Protection

The on-leave Governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, responded to recent media claims and put an end to the speculations about himself. In a statement published on social media, Rocha Moya explicitly stated that he has been at his residence in Culiacán without leaving since 1 May. The on-leave governor emphasized that the comments and news about him are unfounded, stating that he shared the truth with the public. He also added that he is not protected by any federal security unit and has not requested official protection. These statements serve as a direct defense against the claims particularly put forward by journalist Carlos Loret de Mola, which have found wide resonance in the media.

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, also used clear language regarding the issue during a press conference she held in the morning. Firmly rejecting the news that the government provided protection to Rocha Moya, Sheinbaum described these claims as completely unfounded. The President intervened in the misinformation circulating in the media by emphasizing that the on-leave governor is at his own home and is not receiving any federal protection. The official stressed that such rumors should not be allowed to occupy the political agenda. This statement temporarily halted the discussions regarding coordination and security procedures between the Federal Government and the local administration of Sinaloa.

One of the particularly prominent points in Rocha Moya's statement is the 69-day leave process that has been ongoing since 1 May. It was stated that Rocha, who is on leave from his duty as the constitutional governor during this period, repeatedly emphasized that he did not leave his home in Culiacán the entire time. In his own words, he was neither protected by a federal force nor did he request official protection. This situation was considered an important step in clarifying the issues that aroused curiosity in the public and opposition circles. This verification effort by the on-leave governor aims to cut off the rumors and political attacks circulating about him.

Developing a harsh defense against the claims, Rocha Moya explicitly described the reports by journalist Carlos Loret de Mola as slander. Stating that the news is entirely false, Rocha claimed that such publications are part of a deliberate smear campaign against his reputation. According to him, these unfounded claims are nothing more than an attack supported by far-right circles aimed at weakening Mexico's national sovereignty. The on-leave governor stated that the real intention behind these political attacks is to shake the country's institutional structure. He also noted that the spread of manipulative information under the guise of freedom of expression and the press harms democratic processes.

Another important dimension of this political and legal crisis is that Rocha Moya was called to testify before the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (Fiscalía General de la República). The on-leave governor showed his readiness to account before justice by answering the questions asked by the Federal Prosecutor's Office as part of the investigation. Rocha Moya rejected all the accusations directed at him, arguing that they are baseless and unfounded. This testimony process is directly linked to the recent acts of violence and security issues in the state of Sinaloa. Having the support of the President, how Rocha Moya will continue his legal and political struggle during this period of leave is closely followed by the public.