Protest with banners and a coffin in Sinaloa, criticizing politicians and demanding justice. — Crisis tarps in Sinaloa | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Crisis tarps in Sinaloa | La Derecha Diario

Sinaloa in crisis: violence and protests against Governor Rocha

Tension grows between cartels while citizens demand security and justice

04/02/2025 10:00:00h

Editorial Team

Thousands of Sinaloans march against violence and insecurity, clamoring for a change in state leadership.

A line of military vehicles drives down an urban street with a commercial building in the background.

Movements in Sinaloa | La Derecha Diario

In response to the growing wave of violence sweeping Sinaloa, thousands of citizens took to the streets of Culiacán to demand the resignation of Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. The protests intensified after the murder of brothers Gael and Alexander Sarmiento Ruiz, aged 9 and 12, along with their father, a crime that shocked the community. The protesters, dressed in white and carrying signs with messages like "Out with Rocha!" and "Not with the children!", demanded concrete actions to curb insecurity and held the governor accountable for his management of the crisis.

An urban scene with vehicles on fire and black smoke in the air.

Effects in Sinaloa | La Derecha Diario

During the march, a piñata with Rocha Moya's image was burned, symbolizing popular discontent. The authorities have downplayed the protests, attributing them to political interests, while the citizens demand justice and a change in state leadership.

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