In Culiacán, Mexico, over 600 fatalities have occurred following the arrest of drug lord ‘El Mayo,’ prompting a national-level cartel war. Previously under control of the Sinaloa Cartel led by El Mayo and ‘El Chapo,’ the area is now embroiled in a violent power struggle among their successors.
The arrest of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada by US agents has intensified internal conflicts. The Sinaloa Cartel’s influence often surpasses local government power.
The Mexican government claims stability, yet recent violence, including the killing of a security official, reveals ongoing cartel dominance.
Source: NOS