Sinaloa Cartel Factions Form Alliance Amid Brutal War

The Sinaloa Cartel is undergoing a violent internal civil war between factions loyal to El Chapo’s sons and those aligned with Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, resulting in at least 20 deaths, decapitations, and severe unrest in cities like Culiacán and Tapachula. The violence has forced school closures and prompted mass displacements of residents. A focused crackdown on fentanyl by U.S. and Mexican authorities has deepened financial strain within the cartel. In a major development, 'Los Chapitos' have formed an alliance with their former rivals, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), aiming to consolidate global drug production and distribution. Analysts warn this partnership could reshape international drug trafficking dynamics and intensify violence along key corridors. Some experts suggest Sinaloa's ongoing turmoil could threaten its dominance in the global drug trade.