In the last five months, the state of Sinaloa has experienced a significant increase in violence, with more than 800 murders attributed to an internal struggle within the namesake cartel. This situation has been triggered since the capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the criminal organization. The cartel demands that the United States repatriate him to Mexico.
During this period, Sinaloa has recorded 803 homicides, with 147 victims in January. Although there was a 6.37% decrease in murders in January compared to the previous month, the year-on-year increase was 165%. These figures have raised concerns and highlighted the need for actions to reduce criminal incidence.
Miguel Calderón Quevedo, general coordinator of the State Public Security Council, has expressed his concern about violence in the state and emphasized the importance of ensuring that the results of seizures reflect a decrease in organized crime.
The violence in Sinaloa has been attributed to the struggle between the factions of Los Chapitos and Los Mayos, following Zambada's capture in the United States. This situation has led the Mexican government to hold the United States responsible for the violence in Sinaloa.
The controversy intensified after it was revealed that Zambada delivered a letter at the Mexican Consulate in New York, urging Sheinbaum's government to intervene in his case and request his repatriation to avoid a collapse in the bilateral relationship. In response, the president has requested the Attorney General's Office to review Zambada's request.
Amidst this scenario, both Sheinbaum and Mexican authorities have promised results with security strategies that prioritize intelligence and collaboration between institutions to confront organized crime. The detention of Kevin Alonso, head of security for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, has been celebrated both in Mexico and the United States as a step in the fight against crime.
