Almost four months into the ongoing violent conflict between two warring factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, "Los Chapitos" and "La Mayiza," which has resulted in at least 400 homicides in the state of Sinaloa, neither clique seems to be gaining the upper hand despite almost-daily attacks.
The faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada received a boost in their attempts to gain control of the Sinaloa Cartel when two Tijuana plaza bosses pledged their allegiance to the "sombrereros" in late November. But according to new reports, "Los Chapitos" will now count with the support of a powerful ally that has a strong presence in Mexico's Pacific Coast.
