"Authorities in the United States applauded the capture of Ismael El Mayo Zambada as a 'direct strike' in their campaign to dismantle the cartel. However, for activists, this marked the beginning of a troubling trend of increased disappearances and violence."
"Homicides in Sinaloa rose dramatically from 44 in August to 142 in September following the arrest of Zambada, highlighting the immediate impact of cartel leadership changes on community safety."
"Activist Maria Isabel Cruz expressed concern over the strategy of targeting cartel leaders, stating, 'They're fighting the leaders, but everything at the bottom remains, and it's the ordinary people who pay the price.'"
Following the arrest of cartel leader Ismael El Mayo Zambada, violence surged in Sinaloa, with homicides rising from 44 to 142 in one month. Activists reported 5,800 disappearances since July 2024, indicating a troubling trend. The power struggle within the Sinaloa Cartel has resulted in increased murders and femicides. Activist Maria Isabel Cruz questions the effectiveness of targeting cartel leadership, noting that ordinary people suffer the consequences of these operations. The ongoing 'war on drugs' in Mexico has not resolved the underlying issues, leaving communities vulnerable to violence.
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