Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Over 3,000 Displaced in Sinaloa as Cartel Violence Escalates Between Rival Factions

Ongoing violence between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos factions of the Sinaloa Cartel has displaced over 3,000 residents, left 1,400 dead, and nearly 2,000 missing since September 2024.

Nine months after a violent split erupted between factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, more than 3,000 residents across the state have been forced to flee their homes due to unrelenting clashes and cartel-related violence.

At a press conference held Monday, June 23, María Inés Pérez Corral, head of the Sinaloa Welfare Secretariat, confirmed that . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

Authorities say Remigio “N,” under FBI interest, was arrested in Cancún after officers found drugs,...
Sheinbaum rejects US strikes

CBP seizures suggest drug flow to US down under Sheinbaum

U.S. CBP seizure data show notable drops in several drug categories at the border during...
Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Cartels are turning cheap drones into scouts and bombers, pushing Mexico and the U.S. toward...
Organized crime recruitment

Organized crime recruitment of minors is rising, report says

A report highlighted growing recruitment of minors by organized crime, outlining how criminal groups pull...