Gobernador Visits Various Points Across Sinaloa During Holiday Period
Tehueco, El Forte, Sinaloa – April 19, 2025: A significant number of visitors have flocked to various vacation spots and recreational areas during this Semana Santa, as confirmed by the state governor, Rubén Rocha Moya. The governor has been actively visiting different locations across the state, from the Sierra to coastal areas.
- The state governor, Rubén Rocha Moya, has been visiting various points in Sinaloa during the holiday period, ensuring safety for both vacationers and residents.
During his visit to the ceremonial center of Tehueco in El Forte, following a previous trip to Las Glorias beach in Guasave, Rocha Moya highlighted the security operations in both urban areas and recreational centers.
Governor’s Itinerary During Semana Santa
- Tehueco, El Forte: Rocha Moya attended the millenary rituals performed by the Yoreme people, engaging with local leaders like El Forte’s mayor, Gildardo Leyva Ortega.
- Mocorito and Badiraguato Communities: The governor conducted work tours to deliver completed projects and oversee road progress towards El Palmar de los Sepúlveda in Sinaloa municipality.
- Playas and Balnearios: Rocha Moya inspected various beaches and resorts to verify security measures, visitor care, and interact with restaurant owners, vendors, and service providers amidst the high influx of vacationers.
- Tehueco Indigenous Community: He visited the indigenous community of Tehueco, where millenary Semana Santa Yoreme celebrations blend Catholic traditions with native culture, attracting hundreds of locals and tourists to ceremonial centers.
Governor’s Commitment to Preserving Yoreme Culture
Rubén Rocha Moya has been a strong advocate for preserving Yoreme traditions, customs, and language, as well as maintaining ceremonial centers recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
His dedication to indigenous communities in Sinaloa is evident through numerous road, drainage, water, educational infrastructure, and street improvement projects. These initiatives aim to uplift the lives of indigenous people and acknowledge their significant contributions to Mexican culture throughout history.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Rubén Rocha Moya? He is the current governor of Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Why is his role relevant during Semana Santa? As governor, he ensures the safety and well-being of both vacationers and residents by overseeing security operations in various locations across the state.
- What are some of his initiatives for indigenous communities? Rocha Moya has been instrumental in improving infrastructure, such as roads, water supply, and educational facilities, to enhance the quality of life for indigenous people in Sinaloa.
- How does he support cultural preservation? He actively promotes and safeguards Yoreme traditions, customs, language, and ceremonial centers, recognizing their importance as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
