Pressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel ties
Pressure is mounting on Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum after two former top officials from Sinaloa state, both members of her Morena party, surrendered to US authorities.
The story so far
- May 15
- May 16
- May 18
How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
Arturo Sarukhán believes there's a growing perception in Washington that Sheinbaum is playing for time.
Eduardo Guerrero suggests that the surrender of officials indicates the accusations have basis.
Merida Sanchez accused of accepting over $100,000 monthly in cash bribes from Los Chapitos.
Merida Sanchez allegedly used position to shield cartel operations and leak intelligence.
In 2023, Merida Sanchez alerted cartel ahead of at least 10 raids.
Mérida Sánchez entered the U.S. from Hermosillo, Sonora, and was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals at the Nogales border crossing.
Former Sinaloa security chief Gerardo Mérida Sánchez appeared in U.S. court on charges of taking bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle drugs.
Mérida Sánchez is one of 10 officials charged by the U.S. and the first to appear in court.
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