
Mario López Valdez
Mario López Valdez, commonly known as Malova, is a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of Sinaloa from 2011 to 2016. His tenure was marked by the ongoing struggle against drug cartels in the region, and he has been implicated in allegations of having connections with organized crime figures, including Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
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Mario López Valdez, known as 'Malova', is the former governor who supported Gerardo Vargas.
Morena se reparte Sinaloa... montada en Rocha, escribe Carlos Loret de MolaEl Universal·
Mexico· 2026-09-15
Mario López Valdez is mentioned as a former governor related to Gerardo Vargas Landeros.
Los narcos de Ahome | El UniversalEl Universal·
Mexico· 2025-05-14
Mario López Valdez, known as Malova, is mentioned as a former governor who received support from Zambada.
Pedir chichi | El UniversalEl Universal·
Mexico· 2025-02-14





















