Sinaloa cartel

The Sinaloa Cartel, a notorious Mexican drug trafficking organization formerly led by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is currently newsworthy due to internal conflict and legal actions against its members. Reports indicate a deadly war between rival factions within the cartel, turning cities like Culiacán into war zones. This internal strife follows El Chapo's imprisonment and the subsequent power vacuum. Adding to the cartel's woes, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of El Chapo's sons, is set to plead guilty in a US court to narcotics trafficking charges. Furthermore, authorities have apprehended individuals allegedly connected to the cartel, including a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder accused of being a major drug kingpin. These events highlight the ongoing efforts to combat the Sinaloa Cartel and the challenges posed by its internal divisions and continued involvement in international drug trafficking.