Explosive Drone Attacks Force Exodus in El Chapo's Sinaloa Hometown

The hometown of jailed drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, Badiraguato in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been subjected to a series of attacks using explosive-laden drones, causing fear and displacement among residents. Governor Rubén Rocha Moya confirmed the use of drones in these attacks, which reportedly began in September and targeted properties including the La Tuna farm, formerly owned by Guzmán's family. These attacks are part of a broader trend of Mexican drug cartels, such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, using drone technology for paramilitary-style assaults on rival factions. More than 80 families have been threatened by armed groups, with some roads blocked and electrical lines cut during the assaults. The government has responded by seizing drones and assisting displaced residents, though it has not publicly identified those responsible. This escalation reflects the ongoing violent struggles within and between cartels in a region historically linked to drug trafficking.