Since Los Chapitos and La Mayiza, two factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, declared war on each other more than a year ago, violence in the state of Sinaloa has spiraled out of control.
Daily killings, kidnappings, and robberies are now common across the region as both factions fight for control over drug-smuggling routes and territories. According to Mexican news outlet Noroeste, since the conflict erupted in September of last year, Sinaloa has recorded 2,283 murders and 2,192 people kidnapped.
