In the last two weeks, violence in Mexico's Sinaloa state has claimed at least 30 lives due to clashes between rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel. The violence was anticipated following the controversial landing of Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the infamous 'El Chapo,' with Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the cartel's elder figure, who was later arrested in the U.S. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has urged the factions to cease hostilities, asserting that his administration is focused on restoring order. Military reinforcements, including over 2,000 security personnel, have been deployed, yet the situation has led to school closures and a paralyzed economy in Culiacán. The fighting has escalated as the 'Chapitos' faction clashes with Zambada's loyalists, with reports of advanced weaponry and organized ambushes contributing to the mayhem. This sustained violence highlights the ongoing turmoil stemming from power struggles within the Sinaloa cartel, raising concerns about public safety and governance in the region.