Drug cartels in the Mexican state of Sinaloa have near complete control in all aspects of society, both the physical and virtual one, with many social media influencers and celebrities using their platforms to either share cartel propaganda or to glorify their illicit activities.
As The Latin Times reported in recent weeks, criminal groups have relied on social media to spread their message and gain support for their cause. In late October a famous Culiacán TikToker known as "El Chilango" was killed by two men while recording one of his videos.
