Journalists attacked in Sinaloa

The offices of Mexican newspaper El Debate in Culiacán, Sinaloa, were attacked by gunmen late Thursday, who fired multiple shots at the building and parked vehicles, although no injuries were reported. This incident is part of escalating violence in the region as rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel engage in turf wars, intensified by the recent arrests of cartel leaders Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López in the U.S. President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the attack and stated that investigations are underway, while local authorities are deploying military personnel in response to the violence. The Mexican Media Alliance called the attack a direct threat to press freedom, highlighting the risks journalists face in the region. Since the outbreak of violence, local residents have increasingly turned to social media for news updates due to the dangers of traditional reporting. The ongoing conflict has resulted in hundreds of homicides and kidnappings, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced protection for media workers.