‘Fear is everywhere’: BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud

The city of Culiacán in northern Mexico has been transformed into a war zone by escalating violence, according to reports from the BBC. This surge in conflict stems from a fierce battle between rival factions of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, all vying for dominance. Residents are living in a state of pervasive fear as the cartel’s internal power struggle spills onto the streets, disrupting daily life and creating an atmosphere of intense insecurity. The ongoing clashes have turned once-familiar urban landscapes into scenes reminiscent of a conflict zone, with the cartel’s control over the region being severely challenged by internal discord.