CULIACAN.- The capital of Sinaloa is experiencing the fourth consecutive day of a wave of violence that has so far left twelve people dead.
In the face of the current security crisis in Culiacan Independence Day celebrations have been suspended, as well as classes for today and tomorrow, Friday.
Armed attacks against soldiers, chases and destruction of vehicles have been reported in several areas of Culiacán and nearby municipalities.
Twelve dead in wave of violence in Culiacán
At least twelve people have lost their lives during the four days of violence in Culiacan, Sinaloa.
The bodies of three of the 12 deceased were found on a street in the colony expansion of the neighborhood.
Authorities reported that the bodies were three males with gunshot wounds, one of them identified by the nickname ‘The Chinese’, who had a head wound.
Another victim was found in a wooded area near the Montebello subdivisionbut has not been identified. She also had gunshot wounds.
#URGENT | 🔴 That’s how things are in the #Culiacan where the president accuses sensationalism:
A 23-year-old man was chased for several blocks by armed men who wanted to take his vehicle.
They shot him.
A vape saved his life.Listen to the testimony: pic.twitter.com/yk6N0pPxnw
— Juan Pablo Perez-Diaz (@perezdiazmx) September 12, 2024
In a shopping plaza, located in the same subdivision, armed men murdered another person who was leaving the wholesale shopping store.
The business was closed due to the explosions to protect customers and employees.
Violence continues in Culiacán. Another murder in the parking lot of the Sams Club on Obregón and 68th. The police only have to confirm the facts to make the crime official. pic.twitter.com/Me9sQG9nJx
— oswaldovillaseñor (@oswaldovillase) September 12, 2024
In it Riveras de Tamazula subdivisionthe elements of the Army They tried to intercept a convoy of three trucks with armed men, after which they shot them with automatic rifles.
The criminals managed to escape.
🚨#Culiacan Video is released in which colorful chicks play 🍳🍳🍳 with the tiger, and they receive elements of the Mexican army with bullets
Apparently no one was injured, and they are preparing to repel the attack. pic.twitter.com/CDAhDK7jeK
— Mexico Military Forum (@foro_militar) September 12, 2024
🚨| This is how construction and cargo workers experienced the heavy shooting that originated from a confrontation between an armed group and the Mexican Army in El Tule, south of #Culiacan. There is an injured military element. pic.twitter.com/twCsL05hyQ
— Luis Alberto Diaz and the Newsmen (@noticieristas) September 13, 2024
In the Miguel Hidalgo colony, Gunmen repeatedly fired at a used car sales business, damaging several units.
This was alerted to the authorities by means of a call to the emergency number.
At least five units were damaged by bullet impacts.
In addition, during the early hours of this Thursday, a 16-year-old boy entered the Sinaloa Children’s Hospital with gunshot wounds, allegedly after an armed attack in the Las Coloradas colony.
In social networks Videos of the violence of the last few days were spread:
I came to Culiacán, so they wouldn’t count me.
To Culiacán, where citizens try to live a normal life.
But in a Culiacán, which is clearly NOT under normality.
This is how a man was murdered in the parking lot of a supermarket. pic.twitter.com/FaTup1QExj
— Juan Pablo Perez-Diaz (@perezdiazmx) September 12, 2024
Culiacán has been under crossfire for three days and this is already something worse than a ‘culiacanazo’. This is something worse because we, the citizens, do not know when the violence in the city will end.
I open a thread about what is happening in the capital of Sinaloa. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/3u3PC3P6B6
— Andrea Dorantes (@_andreadorantes) September 12, 2024
Culiacan has been kidnapped for 3 days
Yesterday marked three days since the violent events began, and citizens are still staying at home because the robbery and burning of vehicles continues.
The authorities?
Absent
What do you think?
Also
At 4T 👍🏻
pic.twitter.com/2N5kPhkWL1— Gloria Alfa and Omega (@GlodeJo07) September 12, 2024
All Forces
Armed
surrendering // Culiacan
homage to
at 4T pic.twitter.com/fXg3lwrBj6— Enrique LS (@enriquelopezs11) September 12, 2024
“Paralysis of the economy” due to wave of violence
Former presidents of the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Canaco) of Culiacán expressed their concern about the violence in the area, which has led to a “paralysis of the economy.”
Through a statement, they demanded that authorities at all three levels guarantee the safety of the population.
In the wake of the wave of violence that began on September 9, several businesses and commercial establishments remain closed, as well as urban transportation suspended.
Culiacán today, a colleague sent us, things are going really bad. The Chapitos and the government vs. the Mayos (allied with other cartels)
Theft of trucks, the governor’s children have already left for the USA. There they say that the DEA is going after the Lopez cartel (hopefully)😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/CyXReiyXwG— HACarpac (@HCarpac) September 12, 2024
Also on this fourth day of blockades and violence the cancellation of the “Cry of Independence” and private celebrations, which were expected to generate significant economic revenue.
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2024-09-21 15:58:56
