Overview

• 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.