Mexican President Partly Blames U.S. for Sinaloa Cartel Violence

López Obrador claims U.S. operation led to deadly clashes, leaving over 100 dead or missing.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador alleges U.S. involvement in the arrest of cartel leaders triggered violence in Sinaloa.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López were arrested in Texas, sparking clashes between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Since September 9, the violence has resulted in 53 deaths and 51 missing persons, with bodies found on streets and highways.
The unrest has led to school closures, suspended Independence Day celebrations, and significant disruptions in daily life in Culiacán.
The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico denies any American involvement in the operation, attributing the violence to internal cartel conflicts.