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The decision also led to the cancellation of several concerts that had been scheduled. World-renowned singer Miguel Bosé had been set to perform in Culiacán, but his concert was canceled following the governor's announcement.

Despite the staggering number of casualties, neither side had gained a clear upper hand—until last month. According to a report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza now believe they are on track to win the conflict by the end of the year.

The Mexican Navy (Semar) announced a massive blow against the Sinaloa Cartel's Los Mayos faction after dismantling two methamphetamine laboratories in Durango. The joint federal operation resulted in the seizure of 21 tons of processed drugs and chemical precursors, with an estimated value of about 390 million dollars.

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has revealed that, contrary to some reports, he did not turn himself in, but instead was kidnapped from Mexico.

In recent months, nine content creators in Sinaloa have lost their lives amid rising cartel violence.

Camilo Ochoa Delgado recently criticized the government's lack of action against threats made to him: "until something happens to someone within the authorities who protect them, they are not going to pay attention"

According to a new report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza said they are confident they will achieve victory against Los Chapitos by the end of the year.

A report published earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of International Labor Affairs estimated that nearly 30,000 children are currently involved in criminal groups in Mexico.

A group of individuals linked to La Mayiza—a prominent Sinaloa Cartel faction involved in an ongoing internal turf war—was arrested this week by Mexican authorities

Despite a decline in homicides during the first two months of 2025, Sinaloa has seen increases each month since February: 137 killings in March, 145 in April, 188 in May, and a record 218 reported so far in June.

U.S. officials say a real estate firm, a spa, and a clothing rental service are among the front companies used by Los Chapitos to launder proceeds from their fentanyl trafficking operations

Sources said the faction, led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, also known as "El Mayito Flaco," is using the high-end equipment to counter federal operations.

A volunteer search group found three bodies dumped in septic tanks in Sinaloa, exposing a gruesome method allegedly used by cartels to dispose of victims.

The DEA has confirmed an alliance between the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel currently fighting for control in northern Mexico.

Students, parents and staff at the Rafael Ramírez Elementary School in Sinaloa held a tribute this week for two young girls killed in a recent shooting in Badiraguato

Mexican authorities reported the deaths of two young girls who were caught in the crossfire during an ambush carried out by suspected cartel operatives in Sinaloa

Jesús "Chuy" Guzmán Castro is alleged to be a key figure within the Sinaloa Cartel aligned with the faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Former Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzmán is allegedly providing sensitive information about his former ally "El Mayo" Zambada's operations in exchange for improved prison conditions

A former Sinaloa cartel operative turned YouTube influencer told a Mexican journalist that Los Chapitos and La Mayiza had reached a peace agreement after Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was captured by U.S. authorities last year.

On top of the hundreds of homicides, more than 1,300 people have gone missing, according to data from Noroeste

Less than a week after suspected members of "Los Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel stormed a rehabilitation center in Culiacán, killing nine people, five such centers in the city have closed due to fears of suffering similar attacks

Ovidio Guzmán López was captured and extradited to the U.S. in September of 2023 while his brother Joaquín was arrested last July

Sinaloa authorities have reported 956 homicide cases since Chapitos and Mayos declared war to each other six months ago

Between 200,000 to half a million U.S. firearms are smuggled into Mexico every year, "60 Minutes" reported last December.

A Mexican journalists argues that the CJNG is "waiting to see more signs of wear and tear" before siding with a Sinaloa cartel faction

Between September and December of 2024, only 24 people were detained for alleged homicide out of 555 cases

More than 1,000 businesses, including local stores, small businesses and street vendors, have closed in the Mexican state of Sinaloa since "Chapitos" and "Mayos" went to war against each other for control of the Sinaloa cartel.

So far in January 2025, the state of Sinaloa has received 232 complaints of vehicle theft, an average of 19.3 thefts per day

Authorities reported 45 deaths in Sinaloa during the first week of 2025, along with 22 kidnappings in Culiacán alone

"Los Chapitos" count with nearly 20 properties across Culiacán where they produce edible cannabis products such as gummies, cookies, oils and vaporizers