Violence Erupts in Sinaloa Following Cartel Arrest

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has accused the United States of being partly responsible for the recent surge in violence in Sinaloa, which has resulted in nearly 50 deaths in recent weeks. This spike in violence follows the July arrest of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a top leader of the Sinaloa cartel, which López Obrador claims was executed in an 'illegal' operation. Clashes have erupted between factions loyal to Zambada and those aligned with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's sons, further exacerbating the conflict. Zambada, who alleged he was kidnapped and delivered to U.S. authorities against his will, is facing multiple charges in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Mexican government has deployed military forces to restore order amidst the chaos. López Obrador called for accountability regarding the U.S. actions that contributed to the instability in Sinaloa.