Culiacán mayor's leave expires; council undecided on successor amid cartel links

The leave of absence for Culiacán Mayor Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil expired on November 1, but the City Council has not yet decided on his status or a successor. Gámez is reportedly linked to drug cartels in the U.S., adding political and security implications. The uncertainty over municipal leadership in a cartel-influenced city could affect local governance and security operations.

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