South America

US keeps up pressure on Mexico over narcopolitics after Rocha indictment

The United States is keeping up pressure on Mexico over alleged links between politics and drug cartels, El País reports, two months after the indictment of state governor Ruben Rocha. Washington is widening the scope of its investigations into so-called narcopolitics.

Police tape stretched across a city street
Police tape stretched across a city streetPhoto: Ricardo Martínez González / Pexels
El País English1 h ago

According to El País, Washington is continuing its investigations into links between Mexican politics and drug cartels. Two months have passed since the indictment of state governor Ruben Rocha.

US authorities say they have widened the scope of inquiries into cross-border drug trafficking and money-laundering networks. The Mexican government, for its part, stresses its sovereignty and argues that cooperation must be mutual.

Observers say the tension between the two countries could also affect the trade and security agenda. The process is expected to shape bilateral relations in the months ahead.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by El País English. The illustration is a stock photo by Ricardo Martínez González from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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