The capture of Zambada has ignited fierce battles within the Sinaloa cartel, resulting in around 400 homicides in Sinaloa state, a quadrupling of last year's figures.
The recent capture of high-profile drug lords raises questions about the efficacy of pursuing kingpins versus its tendency to worsen violence and instability in Mexico.
U.S. officials believe targeting drug lords will weaken cartels, yet many Mexican citizens argue it often leads to increased bloodshed and power struggles.
As pressure mounts from the U.S. to capture cartel leaders, the chaos in Sinaloa illustrates the unintended consequences of the kingpin strategy that fuels ongoing violence.
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