Shootings and fires paralyzed Culiacán: the narco took over the city again

On the afternoon of Thursday, March 27, Culiacán once again became the scene of a day of terror. The state government barely managed to contain the situation while violence continues to normalize in Sinaloa.

Multiple shootouts erupted simultaneously in at least six neighborhoods, including 21 de Marzo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Guadalupe Victoria, and Antonio Toledo Corro.

Residents reported the presence of armed commandos who burst in shooting and caused a wave of panic.

At the same time, fires were reported in several homes, which forced the urgent mobilization of emergency services.

Firefighters battled the flames amid the risk of new armed attacks. The city, once again, was caught in the crossfire and governmental helplessness.

Authorities reacted late and without full control

The Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat confirmed the deployment of operations to control the situation. However, the response was late as well as limited, as often happens in these types of episodes. For hours, control was in the hands of organized crime, not the State.

The clashes and fires occurred in densely populated areas, which increased the risk for civilians.

Sinaloa: lawless land where crime rules

This new episode of violence adds to a long list of similar events that have plagued Sinaloa in recent years.

The internal dispute between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel has created a state of permanent war. Meanwhile, Governor Rubén Rocha Moya remains silent or downplays the events.

The federal government has also failed to stop the advance of drug trafficking in the region. The armed forces patrol some areas, but without addressing the root of the problem.

Meanwhile, in Culiacán, the citizens have learned to live with fear as part of their routine.

Violence normalizes while the State fades away

The burning of houses and shootings in broad daylight confirm that impunity is the rule in Sinaloa. The cartels operate with total freedom, without facing real consequences. Meanwhile, the government, instead of ensuring security, barely manages the violence.

While the president boasts of hugs and Governor Sheinbaum talks about “social projects,” citizens continue to fall under the bullets of the drug cartels.