Executive Summary

The security situation in Mexico’s Sinaloa state continues to deteriorate as the conflict between the Los Chapitos (aka “Chapos”) and Los Mayos (aka “Mayos”) factions of the state’s namesake cartel intensifies with no end in sight. Culiacán and Mazatlan are experiencing a significant surge in violence against the civilian population, threatening public safety and significantly hindering economic activity. 

Mexican Government data shows that violent crimes in Sinaloa are at an all-time high, with an average rate of at least six homicides and twenty carjackings a day. Additionally, constant clashes between the warring factions of the Sinaloa Cartel caused an estimated two million US dollars of losses to local businesses in the service and tourism industry.