Culiacán, a longstanding stronghold of the Sinaloa Cartel, is now mostly controlled by the "Chapitos" faction, led by the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Their operation in the city relies heavily on a network of approximately 700 young operatives known as "punteros."
Punteros are tasked with observing and relaying information about the movements of law enforcement and rival factions. They are commonly seen trailing behind vehicles from the Army, Navy, and National Guard, equipped with radios to ensure constant communication with their handlers.
