The Latest Breaking News from Culiacán

Sheinbaum Keeps Federal Forces in Sinaloa With No Withdrawal Date Amid Trump Pressure

Sheinbaum vows no troop pullback in Sinaloa as Trump floats cartel strikes — here's what it means for the state and its diaspora.

Latin Times · Sep 21

Four Days, No Suspects: What's Actually Confirmed About the César Gastélum Killing

César Gastélum was shot dead mid-livestream in Culiacán. Four days on, no arrests, no motive confirmed — and key reported details don't agree.

Latin Times · Aug 8

10 Photos of César Gastélum Capture the Mexican Influencer's Final Months Before Fatal Livestream Shooting

Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán. The attack, witnessed by viewers, has sparked widespread public reaction and ongoing police investigations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

TikTok Influencer César Gastélum Shot Dead Outside KFC as Livestream Captures Chilling Attack by Gunmen

Mexican TikTok star César Gastélum was shot dead during a livestream in Culiacán. Authorities are investigating potential links to criminal groups.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Who is César Gastélum? TikTok star shot dead outside KFC is tenth influencer killed in same state

Gastélum, who amassed tens of millions of views on the social media platform with clips of his life, is the latest in a series of influencers killed in the region

The Independent UK · Aug 5

More Than 150 Police Officers in Culiacán Have Retired Amid Cartel Violence Since September 2024

Since the conflict between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza erupted in September 2024, 83 police officers have been killed in Sinaloa. In Culiacán alone, 11 officers have been killed this year.

Latin Times · Aug 1

Mexican Music Singer and Former Los Nuevos Rebeldes Vocalist Shot Dead in Sinaloa

José Adán Rodríguez, a norteño singer known professionally as Adán R and a former vocalist for the regional Mexican group Los Nuevos Rebeldes, was shot and killed outside his home in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on the night of Sunday, July 5.

Latin Times · Jul 6

Indicted Sinaloa Ex-Governor Rubén Rocha Moya Reportedly Hiding on Remote Ranch After U.S. Cartel Charges

Rubén Rocha Moya reportedly relocated to a ranch north of Culiacán, Sinaloa, almost immediately after the United States unveiled the drug trafficking charges against him.

Latin Times · Jun 18

Omar Chávez Arrested in Mexico as Julio César Chávez Family Faces Another Legal Blow

Omar Chávez, the boxer son of Mexican legend Julio César Chávez, was arrested Wednesday in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in a domestic violence case, marking the latest legal crisis for one of the most famous families in Latin American boxing.

Latin Times · May 21

Mexican Authorities Arrest Key Associates of 'El Guano,' Including Alleged Right-Hand Man

The Defense Ministry said the operation was carried out with intelligence sharing between Mexican and U.S. authorities. Those detained were transferred to Culiacán, Sinaloa, as proceedings against them continue.

Latin Times · Apr 24