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 and 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.
