Mexico · Anti-Corruption
Key Facts
—Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) froze accounts of 10 Sinaloa officials. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the preventive measure Monday. The 10 affected include Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya (currently on license), Senator Enrique Inzunza, the mayor of Culiacán on license, and seven other officials and former officials.
—The freeze was triggered by US Justice Department charges of Sinaloa Cartel cooperation. The Southern District of New York federal court filed accusations of conspiracy to import narcotics including fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine to the United States. The Justice Department alleges the officials received bribes and political favors in exchange for cartel protection.
—UIF Agreement 156/2026 issued May 6 ordered the freeze. The financial-intelligence body added the 10 individuals to the Lista de Personas Bloqueadas (LPB) — Mexico’s blocked persons list. Banks have 10 business days to suspend operations and commercial relations with the affected individuals.
