LOS MOCHIS — U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson announced Thursday at the groundbreaking of a $3.3 billion methanol factory near Los Mochis that the Trump administration plans to launch an anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime. The campaign could include federal indictments of Mexican politicians in U.S. courts, including members of the Morena party, in addition to visa revocations.

Johnson delivered the message in Sinaloa state, the base of the Sinaloa cartel, while attending the ceremony for the Pacifico Mexinol project, one of the largest single private U.S. investments in Mexico in recent history.

"The Pacifico Mexinol project represents a $3.3 billion investment during its construction and development," Johnson said. "It will become the largest ultra-low emissions methanol facility in the world."

Linking the investment to governance, Johnson framed corruption as an obstacle to economic activity. "Corruption doesn't just slow progress, it distorts it. It raises costs, weakens competition, and erodes the trust that markets depend on. It's not a victimless problem," he said.

The State Department has revoked the visas of several Morena lawmakers, including the governor of Baja California. Rocha Moya's U.S. visa was canceled last year. Rocha Moya has repeatedly denied any links to cartels. Negotiators from the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are currently reviewing the North American Free Trade Agreement.

At a Friday morning news conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum laughed in response to questions about the ambassador's remarks. "That's exactly what we're working on," Sheinbaum said. "The United States should do the same."