Businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego publicly challenged the suspended governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, to accept an interview on TV Azteca to respond about the case of Ismael El Mayo Zambada and the death of Héctor Melesio Cuén.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, founder of Grupo Salinas and TV Azteca, issued a direct challenge to the suspended governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, to sit in front of the cameras and clarify his version regarding the controversy surrounding the arrest of Ismael El Mayo Zambada and the death of politician Héctor Melesio Cuén. The businessman shared his proposal through social media, urging Rocha Moya to face the public without filters.
A challenge with political undertones
Salinas Pliego's message was not just a simple invitation. The owner of TV Azteca brought two key issues to the forefront: the transfer of El Mayo Zambada to the United States and the murder of Héctor Melesio Cuén, which occurred on the same day. In his post, the businessman suggested that there are doubts about a possible setup in the investigation and called on the state governor to explain his role in these events.
“It’s time for Rocha Moya to face the public and respond to Mexicans,” wrote Salinas Pliego, without specifying whether the interview would be on his channel or another platform. So far, the suspended governor has not responded to the challenge, leading to speculation about whether he will accept the proposal.
The silence of Rocha Moya and the businessman’s irony
The lack of response from Rubén Rocha Moya has been the focus of attention. Salinas Pliego even joked about the governor's whereabouts after he claimed to be at home in Culiacán. “Are you sure he’s at home? Because he’s neither seen nor heard,” commented the businessman, igniting debate on social media.
The silence of Rocha Moya contrasts with the growing media pressure surrounding the case. The death of Cuén and the handover of Zambada to the DEA have been the subject of multiple narratives, and the suspended governor has avoided making strong statements. For many analysts, this challenge could force Rocha Moya to break his silence.
What’s at stake?
The case of Ismael El Mayo Zambada, one of the most wanted drug lords in Mexico, has shaken Sinaloa's politics. His arrest in the United States on the same day as Cuén's murder has sparked theories about a possible negotiation or setup. Salinas Pliego, known for his controversial profile, seeks to have Rocha Moya clarify whether there was any coordination between state and federal authorities.
For readers interested in Mexican politics, this confrontation between a media businessman and a sitting governor could mark a turning point in the transparency of the case. If Rocha Moya accepts the interview, it would be the first time he sits down to answer direct questions about an issue that has kept Sinaloa and the country on edge.
For now, the suspended governor has shown no signs of life. Salinas Pliego, meanwhile, continues to fuel the controversy with messages that mix sharp humour with demands for answers. Who knows if Rocha Moya's silence is a strategy or if he simply has nothing to say. The truth is that the ball is in his court, and time is running out.
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