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Batalla por el Cartel de Sinaloa: así es la confrontación entre grupos que ha disparado la violencia en ese estado de México
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 7 min read
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
A casi dos años de la captura del capo mexicano Ismael “el Mayo” Zambada y de la batalla interna que desató en el Cartel de Sinaloa, las confrontaciones entre sus principales grupos siguen en marcha generando violencia en ese estado del noroeste de México y e...
Key takeaway La captura de Zambada, cofundador del Cartel de Sinaloa junto con Joaquín “el Chapo” Guzmán —condenado a cadena perpetua en Estados Unidos—, ocurrió a finales de julio de 2024 en Estados Unidos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The ongoing power struggle within the Sinaloa Cartel has significant implications for El Paso , given the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border. As the cartel's factions, Los Mayos and Los Chapitos, continue to clash, the potential for violence to spill over into the US is a concern for local law enforcement. El Paso's experience with cross-border crime and trafficking means that the city's public safety agencies must remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any potential threats. The fact that the cartel's violence has already led to hundreds of homicides in Sinaloa state suggests that the situation is volatile and unpredictable, making it essential for El Paso authorities to maintain close ties with their Mexican counterparts to share intelligence and coordinate efforts to prevent the spread of violence.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
A casi dos años de la captura del capo mexicano Ismael “el Mayo” Zambada y de la batalla interna que desató en el Cartel de Sinaloa, las confrontaciones entre sus principales grupos siguen en marcha generando violencia en ese estado del noroeste de México y e...
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