Report: U.S. Authorities Investigating Two More Mexican Governors Over Alleged Organized Crime Ties

Tamaulipas Gov. Américo Villarreal, left, and Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo, right, are reportedly under investigation by U.S. authorities over alleged ties to organized crime. (Credit: Via Animal Politico.)

When the U.S. government announced an indictment linking Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya and other public officials to the Sinaloa Cartel and its Los Chapitos faction, officials said the sanctions marked the beginning of a broader effort targeting Mexican officials allegedly tied to organized crime.

More than a month later since the probe into Rocha Moya was opened, other Mexican governors could face similar scrutiny as the U.S. government is reportedly investigating two additional governors suspected of ties to criminal organizations.