Mexican military says 11 killed in raid targeting Sinaloa cartel leader

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM

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In Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, a raid by the Mexican Navy resulted in the capture of Omar Oswaldo Torres, leader of the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. The raid occurred on Thursday, and the Navy reported that 11 "assailants" were killed after they attacked the personnel. High-powered weapons and tactical equipment were seized at the scene. Torres, also known as "El Patas," leads Los Mayos, who have been in conflict with the Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. The operation is part of a broader effort by Latin American governments to combat crime and drug trafficking.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Donald Trump 40% Jalisco New Generation Cartel 40% Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman 50% Los Chapitos 50% Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada 50% Mexico ×360% Culiacan 60% Sinaloa 60% Mexican Navy ×270% Los Mayos ×380% Omar Oswaldo Torres ×290% Sinaloa Cartel ×390%

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sinaloa cartel 100% mexican military 90% raid 90% omar oswaldo torres 80% organized crime 70% drug trafficking 70% los mayos 70% law enforcement operation 60% cartel violence 60% culiacan 50%

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90%

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Culiacan

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