Cartel At War: The Fractured Kingdom Of The Sinaloa Cartel (9/13/24)

Beyond The Horizon

Concerns about a civil war within the Sinaloa Cartel have escalated following recent events that suggest the breakdown of a fragile truce between factions loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and "Los Chapitos," the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Tensions have intensified since the capture of Zambada, with reports indicating that his faction, known as the Mayiza, has declared war on Los Chapitos. This rivalry stems from a long-standing power struggle, but the arrest of Zambada has brought the conflict into the open, leading to violent clashes across Sinaloa.
The two factions are reportedly mobilizing armed forces, with "Los Chapitos" controlling around 5,000 gunmen, while El Mayo's faction leans on decades-old alliances. Violence has flared in key regions, including Culiacán, with narco-blockades and shootings resulting in casualties and significant disruptions to public life. Analysts suggest that Guzmán's sons, including Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, are positioning themselves to dominate the cartel, potentially prompting more bloodshed as both sides vie for control of the organization.
The Mexican government has responded by deploying military forces to the area, but many fear that this growing internal conflict could destabilize the region even further​.
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