December 17 marked the 100th day since turf wars between "Los Chapitos" and "La Mayiza" —the two most prominent factions of the Sinaloa Cartel— erupted in the eponymous state, causing more than 500 deaths across the state as well as hundreds of disappearances. There were only two days in which no homicides were reported since September 9.
According to data from the National Public Security System (SESNSP) September saw 103 reports of intentional homicide. That figure rose to 141 in October, with November showing an increase to 169 cases. So far in December, authorities in Sinaloa say at least 88 homicides have taken place.
