Spokesperson Yeraldine Bonilla said Governor Rubén Rocha Moya remains at his private residence in Sinaloa following reports of security concerns.
The clarification comes amid public anxiety over political stability and security in the region. The governor's location has become a point of contention as rumors circulated that he had been moved to a secure government facility for protection.
Bonilla said these reports on May 12, 2026, specifically countering versions that Rocha Moya was being sheltered inside the Palacio de Gobierno in Culiacán [1, 3]. The spokesperson said that the governor is staying at his own home in the state of Sinaloa [1, 2].
This update follows an armed attack on a property associated with the governor. Bonilla said the house that was targeted had been vacant for 10 years [1]. Despite the incident, the spokesperson said that the security protocols for the governor remain unchanged [1].
The discrepancy regarding the governor's whereabouts highlighted a conflict between official statements and local reports. While some versions suggested the governor was under protection at the state palace, the official line maintains he has not left his private residence [3].
Security in Sinaloa continues to be a primary concern for the administration. The government's effort to maintain a narrative of normalcy follows the attack on the long-vacant property, which the administration suggests does not warrant a change in the governor's daily security measures [1].
“Governor Rubén Rocha Moya remains at his private residence in Sinaloa”
The contradiction between official statements and reports of the governor's relocation suggests a volatile security environment in Sinaloa. By emphasizing that the attacked property was vacant for a decade, the administration is attempting to minimize the perceived threat level and project stability to the public.
