A violent power struggle within Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel has resurfaced after the son of its late leader, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, allegedly seized a key figure from the cartel’s founding era and delivered him to US authorities, reigniting tensions within the powerful criminal organization. The move marks a dramatic escalation in the cartel’s internal conflicts, raising questions about succession dynamics and potential fractures in its operations. Analysts warn that such high-profile betrayals could destabilize the cartel’s structure, with broader implications for Mexico’s security landscape. The incident underscores the enduring influence of Guzmán’s legacy and the volatile nature of cartel politics.
The Sinaloa cartel erupted into conflict in 2024 when the son of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán kidnapped his father’s co-founder and handed him to US authorities
