By Ricardo Lezama 
In a chilling account from the heart of Culiacán, a city located in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, residents shared stories of the encroaching silence that left the city empty by nightfall. This ghost town-like environment unfolded during what is being widely referred to on social media platforms as “Culiacanazo 3.0”, illustrating the escalating violence erupting in the city. Some users were able to make the connection between the last scandal and today’s weird events.
Que ironía que, un jueves como hoy pero hace 5 años, se cometa nuevamente el mismo error de Inteligencia… #Culiacanazo #Culiacanazo2#Culiacanazo3#Ejercito #IvanArchivaldoGuzman
— Aarón H. Bibiano (@_bibiano_) August 30, 2024
Eerie Anecdotes in Sinaloa
As terrifying as it sounds, by 7 P.M. there was not a soul to be found on the streets of Culiacán. The usually buzzing city had emptied herself, leaving behind an eerie silence and unanswered questions lingering in the air. Historical Revisitation Interestingly, this event comes precisely on the anniversary of yet another incident five years ago that bears an uncanny resemblance to the current situation. Such coincidences express the repetitiveness of these violent encounters, underscoring the systemic problems exacerbating such lawlessness.
The Detainment of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán – Rumors Circulate
Reports emerged in the context of the prevailing violence that Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel and a member of “Los Chapitos”, had been apprehended. This arrest seemed to have acted as a catalyst, triggering increased tension and sparking incidents of roadblocks and terror throughout the city. Prelude to the Chaos An encounter between military personnel and hitmen in the nearby community of Paredones had preceded the chaos that later engulfed the outskirts of Culiacán.
Culiacán Chronicle on Social Media
Social media was rife with news and updates of the escalating situation. Users, in their effort to document and spread awareness about the ongoing conflict, referred to it as ‘Culiacanazo 3.0’. Yet, there was palpable sense of disappointment towards the federal government, which was perceived as being complicit and corrupt in its dealings with criminal activities. Culiacán, as the narrative of its residents unveiled, is living through violent times. Repercussions are presently unclear, but the sentiment of the people and the silence punctuating their once lively city narrate a story that demands urgent attention and intervention from national and international forces