Actor · non-state · Americas
Sinaloa Cartel
Assessed 15 September 2026
Assessment
The Chapitos-Mayiza infighting that began on Sept 9, 2024 has now killed more than 3,000 people by AFP's count and continues to redraw Mexico's criminal map, with reporting of a possible Chapitos-CJNG alignment. Public anger at the war surfaced in a march of thousands through Culiacan reported on Sept 14, in which participants dressed in white released balloons and chanted for peace.
Recent, assessed
- 2026-09-14Thousands march in Culiacan against the Sinaloa Cartel's internal war, with the two-year toll put above 3,000 dead. france24.com
Level history
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| Date | Level | Review |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 3 | Weekly review |
| 2026-09-14 | 3 | Weekly review |
| 2026-09-12 | 3 | Weekly review |
| 2026-09-12 | 3 | Baseline |
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