Ruben Rocha Moya’s temporary leave of absence, approved by the Sinaloa Congress on May 3 following a U.S. indictment on drug-trafficking charges, has not translated into permanent removal from office. Rocha has publicly rejected the allegations as politically motivated, stated he will defend himself through Mexican institutions, and framed the step aside as a measure to allow investigations to proceed without interference. With an interim governor installed but no formal resignation, Senate action, or state-level ouster process completed, traders see limited momentum for a definitive exit before the May 31 cutoff. Ongoing legal proceedings and Rocha’s continued party ties further support the view that the current arrangement remains provisional rather than terminal.