The violent conflict between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel has terrorized northern Mexico since September 2024, leaving hundreds dead — including civilians, law enforcement officers and, increasingly, internet personalities.
The violence is no longer limited to the streets. Influencers who have built online audiences by sharing cartel-related content are now being targeted offline by Los Chapitos and La Mayiza, the two most prominent Sinaloa Cartel factions fighting for control of the region.
