Sinaloa cartel infighting paralyzes Culiacán; schools, nightlife shut

Renewed clashes between factions loyal to 'El Chapo' and 'El Mayo' in Sinaloa have led to shootouts in Culiacán, prompting temporary closure of schools and nightlife. The violence reflects an ongoing internal cartel war, with the capital effectively paralyzed. This escalation signals sustained cartel conflict and potential spillover effects on regional security and governance.