MEXICO CITY
Ruben Rocha, governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, has said he will temporarily step down from his position, according to reports. The decision comes after the United States Justice Department charged him and other officials with alleged involvement linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The case marks a major increase in US actions against drug cartels and may raise tensions between the United States and Mexico. Rocha has not given further details about the allegations. Authorities in both countries are closely watching the political and legal developments in this case officials said on Saturday night reports said.