Tensions Continue To Crackle In Sinaloa As The Reality Of What Went Down With El Mayo Sets In (8/22/24)

The arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has led to significant tensions within the Sinaloa Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations. As a long-standing leader, El Mayo's arrest has created a power vacuum, resulting in internal struggles for dominance.

Several factions within the cartel are vying for control, most notably the "Los Chapitos" faction, led by the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, and loyalists to El Mayo. The Los Chapitos faction has been increasingly assertive, seeking to consolidate power in the absence of El Mayo. This has led to conflicts between different groups within the cartel, as each tries to assert its influence over key territories and operations, such as drug trafficking routes and money laundering networks.

The tension has manifested in increased violence, with reports of clashes between the rival factions. The Mexican government, meanwhile, is on high alert, anticipating potential escalations in violence as the cartel's internal power struggle continues. The future of the Sinaloa Cartel remains uncertain, as it is unclear whether a new leader will emerge to unify the factions or if the cartel will splinter.


One thing is certain:   The amount of product flowing across the border has not slowed in the wake of the El Mayo arrest.



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source:

The Cold War Inside the Sinaloa Cartel Following El Mayo's Arrest (insightcrime.org)

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