Sinaloa Cartel violence surge linked to Zambada betrayal revelation

Violence in Sinaloa escalated in September after Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, imprisoned in the US, revealed he was betrayed and kidnapped by Joaquín Guzmán's faction. The revelation triggered intra-cartel conflict, marking a shift from the relative calm in July. This suggests a power struggle within the cartel with potential implications for regional security and drug trafficking dynamics.