30 Dead as Sinaloa Cartel Factions Clash in Northern Mexico

Violence in Culiacan paralyzes the city as military forces struggle to contain the conflict between rival cartel groups.

At least 30 people, including two military personnel, have been killed in ongoing clashes since September 9.
The violence is a power struggle between 'the Chapitos,' sons of former leader Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, and followers of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa, remains semi-paralyzed with closed schools, businesses, and limited transportation due to fear of violence.
Over 2,200 armed forces and National Guard members have been deployed to reinforce security, with further military presence not ruled out.
Outgoing President López Obrador's 'hugs not bullets' strategy faces criticism, while President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum plans to continue the same policy.