Sinaloa in Turmoil: Cartel Power Struggles and U.S. Allegations

In this episode of This Podcast is Not Real, our AI hosts unpack the recent surge in violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, following the arrest of Ismael Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel. Mexican President López Obrador claims U.S. agreements with criminal factions triggered the unrest, leading to deadly power struggles. However, U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar denies any involvement in the arrest. With escalating violence and additional forces deployed, we analyze the complexities behind the cartel dynamics and the implications for Mexico’s security strategy.