Sinaloa Cartel Factional War Persists Two Years After El Mayo's Capture

Two years after Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's handover to US authorities, the conflict between the Chapitos and Mayiza factions of the Sinaloa Cartel continues, reshaping the criminal landscape in Sinaloa and beyond. InSight Crime's field interviews in Culiacán indicate the war's persistence, with implications for drug production and local security. The ongoing violence underscores the cartel's fragmentation and its broader impact on Mexico's criminal superstructure.