Mexican President Blames U.S. for Escalating Cartel Violence in Sinaloa

López Obrador claims American operation to capture cartel leader Zambada has led to deadly clashes in Culiacan.

At least 30 people have died in the past week due to clashes between warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel in Culiacan.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador asserts that the U.S. is responsible for the surge in violence following the capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
Zambada was allegedly abducted by Joaquín Guzmán López and taken to the U.S., which has led to increased tensions between cartel factions.
The violence has caused significant disruption in Culiacan, with many schools closed and families hiding in fear of being caught in the crossfire.
Relations between the U.S. and Mexico have further strained, with López Obrador criticizing the unilateral actions of American authorities.