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This article is not considered a psychological operation. It details the alleged collusion between Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and the Sinaloa Cartel during his 2021 election campaign, based on a U.S. indictment accusing him and his allies of seeking cartel support to intimidate political opponents. The report centers on the kidnapping of PRI leader Paola Gárate and other acts of voter suppression, shedding light on organized violence influencing Mexican elections and prompting renewed scrutiny of official corruption.