In Culiacán and its surroundings, there have been confrontations between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, such as the followers of "los Chapitos" against the followers of "El Mayo" Zambada. 99 municipal police officers resisted being evaluated through a control and trust examination in Mexico City following recent violence in the region. The Secretary of Public Security, Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, reported that as of November 14, those who refused were registered, and this number is expected to increase.
The official pointed out that the decision not to attend the exam was made voluntarily and that these officers have not been asked to resign. However, by refusing, they will automatically cease to be municipal police officers unless they decide to travel to the capital to undergo the evaluation. Evaluations will be conducted by the National Guard and the Secretary of National Defense from November 20 to December 3. In total, about 1,050 officers will be evaluated.
In a statement from Secretary Mérida Sánchez: "Those who do not present themselves for the exam will be excluded from the municipal corporation, and it will be the local administration that determines their situation." The importance of these evaluations is highlighted to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of municipal officers in Culiacán.
