Over the weekend, the governor of Chihuahua, a Mexican border state, ignited controversy by posting a video urging the federal government of Mexico to cease its claims of sovereignty and proceed with the extradition of several politicians sought by the U.S. on drug-trafficking conspiracy charges.
In her video, María Eugenia “Mar” Campos criticized the Mexican federal government for its reluctance to extradite Sinaloa state governor Ruben Rocha Moya. She argued that by shielding politicians connected to drug cartels, Mexico risks not just potential intervention from the U.S. but also jeopardizes its international trade agreements.
According to reports, Rocha Moya, along with nine associates, has been indicted in U.S. federal court. Instead of arresting him for extradition, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum provided Rocha Moya with protection, claiming there was no evidence from the U.S. to support allegations against him. Interestingly, Rocha Moya belongs to the same political party, MORENA, as Sheinbaum, which was established by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
This situation has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Mexico. Recently, President Donald Trump expressed concerns during an interview at the G7 summit, stating that Mexico had lost control, suggesting that cartels were essentially in charge. He also mentioned that the U.S. might resort to military action if Mexico fails to combat drug cartels. In response, Sheinbaum countered, suggesting that Trump’s information was insufficient.
In light of Campos’ remarks, Ariadna Montiel, the leader of the MORENA party, took to social media to label Campos as a traitor to Mexico, accusing her of endorsing foreign involvement.
