Overview

• The murders of two fentanyl traffickers linked to Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada have heightened tensions in Sinaloa.
• Mexican President López Obrador demands answers over inconsistencies in the investigation of politician Héctor Cuén's death.
• Sinaloa's chief prosecutor resigned amid controversy over the case's handling and evidence tampering allegations.
• U.S. authorities arrested Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, leading to increased scrutiny of cartel dynamics.
• The region faces instability as various cartel factions vie for power following recent high-profile arrests.