Mexican federal police secure a house on Dec. 11 in Culiacancito, Sinaloa, which sits on the outskirts of Culiacán. (Jorge Barrera/CBC)No one in controlThis internecine war has brought fear and violence to Culiacán and its surrounding area. A view of Culiacán, Sinaloa, from above a large statue of Jesus Christ at the Parish of Divine Mercy, which towers over the city. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Disappearances of persons is, right now, the main form of lethal violence in this war,” said López Ortiz. “Of the two factions, only one can remain,” a security operative with the Sinaloa cartel said in an interview.

Source: CBC News December 21, 2025 09:10 UTC