Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya announced the cancellation of public events tied to Mexico's Independence Day, citing a sharp rise in violence and homicides stemming from ongoing turf wars between the criminal groups Los Chapitos and La Mayiza.
In a statement shared on social media, Rocha Moya said that on Sept. 15, the state will only hold the official civic ceremony. That event will include participation from the state's three branches of government and the Armed Forces. He said the decision was made to protect the safety, well-being, and rights of Sinaloa residents.
