Culiacan, Mexico – In the heart of Sinaloa, Mexico, a brutal power struggle within the Sinaloa drug cartel has left the city of Culiacan in a state of terror. Shootouts, armed convoys, and over 90 confirmed deaths have plunged the city into chaos.
A father, dumped by a criminal group, lies among the rubbish, abandoned after being taken while walking with his young daughter. Sombreros placed on the heads of the dumped bodies convey a chilling message of unknown origin.
With the capture of cartel leader Ismael Zambada Garcia by rival factions, a power vacuum has been created, sparking a violent war for control. Armies clash in the streets, leaving a trail of death and fear in their wake.
As federal forces try to maintain order, the people of Culiacan face a daily reality of violence and disappearances. Businesses close early, schools shutter, and residents live in constant fear.
Despite the chaos, brave individuals like Isabel Cruz of Warrior Bloodhounds continue to search for the missing, even in the face of threats and danger.
As Culiacan reels from the trauma of violence, one thing remains clear – the resilience of its people in the face of unimaginable challenges.