By Roberto Bustamante
The same old acting United States attorney, Todd Blanchewarned that new accusations could be filed against Mexican politicians and officials allegedly linked to criminal organizations, as part of the US government’s strategy to combat drug cartels.
During an interview with the NewsNation network, Blanche assured that the investigations continue to advance thanks to the cooperation of some criminal leaders recently extradited to US territorywho could provide key information on political protection networks related to drug trafficking.
The official noted that the president’s administration donald trump will maintain an aggressive stance against Mexican cartels and any public servant allegedly linked to these organizations.
According to Blanche, recent extraditions have made it possible to obtain data that could lead to new charges.
“So, might presumably we look extra indictments?” @DAGToddBlanche says “plod, plod. We’ve already indicted multiple authorities officers out of Mexico…”
The Acting AG explains what penalties they’re bringing to Mexican politicians tied to the legal cartels. pic.twitter.com/td82aKCjbr
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) Could also merely 6, 2026
The statements come after US prosecutors accused the governor of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moyaand other Sinaloan officials for alleged links with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Among those named are Senator Enrique Inzunza Cázarez and the licensed mayor of Culiacán, Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil.
Blanche stated that the objective is for criminal leaders and their alleged political allies to “fear” being arrested and prosecuted in American cities such as Chicago, New York or Texas.
He also announced that a Mexican judge was recently accused, although he avoided giving more details about the case.
In response, the president Claudia Sheinbaum He has demanded compelling evidence about the accusations made by Washington and criticized the lack of reciprocity on the part of the United States on issues such as arms trafficking and some extradition requests made by Mexico.
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