The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, has suspended all classes and Independence Day celebrations in five municipalities, including the capital Culiacán, due to a surge in violence attributed to turf wars between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel. Between September 9 and 12, at least 23 people have died in violent incidents across Nayarit and Sinaloa, with ongoing clashes leading to gunfire, blockades, and widespread panic. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador claims the government has sufficient security measures in place, despite acknowledging the fear among residents. The celebrations, originally set for September 15, will proceed only in a limited capacity at the government palace. Local businesses have expressed concern over the impact of violence on the economy, demanding better security assurances. Critics of the governor's actions have described his public announcements as an attempt to maintain a facade of normalcy amid escalating chaos.