The Congress of Sinaloa endorsed the second removal of Governor Ruben Rocha from his office. The governor currently faces alleged drug trafficking charges from authorities in the United States. United States law enforcement investigated Ruben Rocha, leading to his decision to relinquish power once more after backing by Sinaloa lawmakers.
In a different development, Mexico reopened restricted cattle exports to the United States. Livestock trade had been paused because of a screwworm pause. The resumption of limited cattle shipments brings relief to Mexican ranchers affected by the export stoppage.