Tensions are escalating in Sinaloa as factions of the eponymous, historically linked but now divided, appear to be heading towards increased conflict.
The arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of the cartel and still one of its most relevant figures, has intensified the rivalry between two groups: the "Mayiza," loyal to Zambada, and the "Chapitos," led by the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. This division has heightened security concerns and sparked fears of violence in Culiacán, the cartel's stronghold, according to a new analysis by specialized outlet InSight Crime.
