Escalating Violence in Sinaloa: Cartel Factions Wreak Havoc

A brutal internal war within the Sinaloa cartel has transformed Culiacan into a hotspot of violence, with residents living in fear.

Cellphone chats have become deadly as cartel members use them to identify and target rivals, leading to kidnappings and killings.
The arrest of drug lords Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López has triggered a violent power struggle between factions.
A new generation of cartel leaders employs extreme violence and kidnapping tactics, deviating from past methods of resolving disputes.
Culiacan residents face daily threats, with an average of six killings and seven disappearances reported each day.
The violence has severely impacted the local economy, forcing the closure of businesses and causing significant job losses.