By Natalia Rueda 
The situation in and around Culiacan is worrying, as clashes between rival groups do not seem to be diminishing, but rather increasing in intensity. Reports indicate that Culiacán and surrounding areas are experiencing a third consecutive day of violence, with multiple injuries and at least 5 deaths. These disturbances are the result of the confrontation between groups led by ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and ‘El Chapo’, who are fighting for control of the area.
Today, September 11, residents were shaken by a new confrontation in the town of Quilá, controlled by ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s group. Fortunately, no injuries were reported on this occasion, but the tension in the area is evident.
In light of these events, Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has assured the population that measures are being taken to address the situation. Through a security protocol with the support of military forces and aerial teams, they are trying to protect the population and respond to emergency calls.
However, it is clear that these efforts are not enough to stop the escalation of violence in the region. With violence on the rise, many residents are questioning the effectiveness of these measures and the ability of local military assets to neutralize the armed groups causing chaos in the city. This has sparked a debate about the role of the government and how to address the ongoing violence in Culiacan.
#URGENTE | 🚨
— Juan Pablo Pérez-Díaz (@perezdiazmx) September 11, 2024
Ojo con lo que pasa en #Culiacán y que la reforma distrajo.
Suman tres días sin poder salir a la calle por la violencia. Ninguna autoridad ha parado el robo y la quema de vehículos que ya se extendió a la zona urbana.
CULIACÁN ESTÁ EN GUERRA. pic.twitter.com/EMbmNGZpNs
Armed men board buses to warn people not to enter areas of cartel confrontation
En mexico los narcos se suben a tu colectivo para avisarte que des marcha atrás porque más adelante se están cagando a tiros con otra banda
— ElBuni (@therealbuni) September 9, 2024
Se preocupan por la comunidad KJJJJpic.twitter.com/ehA8HYSlyu