The state of Sinaloa, formally known as the Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa, is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, make up the Federal Entities of Mexico. Culiacán Rosales is the capital and one of the 18 municipalities that make up the state.
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Catalan police have arrested 14 alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel in Barcelona. The group is linked to the murder of an Italian citizen and involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and kidnapping.
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Los Chapitos, El Chapo's sons, have seized control of the Sinaloa Cartel, flooding Culiacán with violence and fentanyl. Backed by Asian chemical suppliers and local hitmen, they've built a formidable criminal empire.
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El Chapo's sons and their top enforcer are negotiating surrender deals with US authorities, marking a dramatic turn in the Sinaloa cartel saga. Ovidio, Joaquín, and El Nini seek plea agreements to avoid lengthy trials, while revealing the intricate web of drug trafficking, violence, and betrayal.
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Three young people from Ahome, Mexico, were brutally murdered on their way to new jobs with the Attorney General's Office in Nuevo León. Bill Alexis Molina, Misael López, and Alejandra Meza were gunned down near San Blas, Navolato, in a suspected carjacking gone wrong.
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Mexican Army seizes heavily armored 'Monster Truck' in Sinaloa raid. The modified pickup, found in tiny Portezuelo village, features rotating turret, armored windows, and extended cabin. Part of ongoing operations against cartel violence.
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Mexican Army clashes with Sinaloa Cartel, leaving 19 dead. Notorious drug lord 'El Max' captured. Violent confrontation linked to escalating cartel conflicts. Authorities identify victims, transfer 'El Max' to high-security prison. Questions arise about potential abuses during operation.
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Marco Ebben, a Dutch drug trafficker wanted by Europol, has been spotted in clashes between armed civilians in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. He is believed to be working with Ismael Zambada Sicairos, leader of the "La Mayiza" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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The Chapitos, sons of El Chapo, are fighting for control of the Sinaloa Cartel against their half-brother and El Mayo's forces. A bloody war has erupted in Culiacán, with various factions vying for power.
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A group of armed men stormed a supermarket in Sinaloa, Mexico, sending shoppers into a panic. The men were searching for a target, who managed to hide in the bathroom.
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The Ontiveros brothers are a powerful family within the Sinaloa Cartel, loyal to Los Chapitos. They play a crucial role in the cartel's financial operations and have been heavily involved in the ongoing conflict with La Mayiza.
Culiacán
Culiacán, Mexico, was hit by a wave of violence on October 11th. Armed groups carried out several attacks, including robberies, arson, and attempted ATM theft. Authorities responded with increased security but faced challenges in combating the powerful criminal organizations operating in the region.
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Federal forces traveled to Sinaloa to address cartel violence. The meeting with Governor Rocha Moya resulted in plans to increase the National Guard's presence. Authorities aim to reduce violence and restore peace in the region, which has been plagued by conflict.
Politics
President Sheinbaum addresses Sinaloa Cartel violence with a new strategy focusing on intelligence, investigation, and addressing root causes. Rejecting past "war on drugs" approaches, she emphasizes arrests and prevention over confrontation.
Crime
A shootout in Culiacán, Mexico, resulted in the deaths of three civilians and two soldiers. The operation targeted "El Perris," a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel and the personal security chief of "Los Chapitos."
Mazatlan
Sinaloa's tourism double-whammy: Charming villages get an upgrade, while Mazatlán serves up thrills, spills…and questionable electric bills.
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In a game-changing revelation, the U.S. Government has officially confirmed its involvement in the high-profile 2019 arrest of Ovidio Guzmán López, aka “El Ratón,” a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel. This arrest triggered a violent face-off, known as the “Battle of Culiacán”.