US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel

"The Sinaloa Cartel is not just trafficking deadly drugs, it is a designated terrorist organization that relies on corruption and bribery to drive violence and profit."

— Terrance Cole , Executive

"As the indictment lays bare, the Sinaloa cartel, and other drug trafficking organisations like it, would not operate as freely or successfully without corrupt politicians and law enforcement officials on their payroll."

— Jay Clayton , Executive

"This attack isn't only against me, it's against the Fourth Transformation."

— Rúben Rocha Moya , Politician

"categorically rejected the allegations, which he labeled an effort to violate national sovereignty."

— Rubén Rocha Moya , Politician

"This attack isn’t just against me. A perverse strategy to violate the constitutional order of Mexico."

— Rubén Rocha Moya , Politician

"The Sinaloa Cartel is not just trafficking deadly drugs, it is a designated terrorist organization that relies on corruption and bribery to drive violence and profit."

— Terrance Cole , Executive

"I categorically and absolutely reject the accusations made against me by the Southern District of New York Federal Prosecutor’s Office, as they lack any truth or foundation whatsoever."

— Ruben Rocha Moya , Politician

"It certainly is a change in US strategy to go after a sitting government official."

— Vanda Felbab-Brown , Academic

"I categorically and completely reject the accusations as baseless and called them an attack on Mexico's ruling party and its leaders."

— Rubén Rocha Moya , Politician

"Let these charges send a clear message to all officials around the globe who work with narco-traffickers: no matter your title or position, we are committed to bringing you to justice."

— Jay Clayton , Executive

"I categorically and unequivocally reject the charges, which were completely untrue and without any basis."

— Rúben Rocha Moya , Politician

"Our countries have pledged to strengthen transparency, enforce anti-corruption laws, and uphold the rule of law."

— Ronald Johnson , Executive