Gunshots Cause Panic in Mazatlán: A Comedy of Errors
Well, folks, it seems Mazatlán is the latest set for a dramatic episode of “When Criminal Cartels Go Wild!” A few nights ago, while the locals were probably just trying to enjoy a peaceful Sunday, they were greeted with the sound of gunfire — right on cue! If there’s one thing better than tacos on a Sunday night, it’s hearing gunshots in the distance. It’s almost like a shooting gallery, except the only prize is your sanity!
As bullets flew through the air, the authorities were quick to advise everyone to take shelter in their homes. Because, of course, the best place to be during an armed conflict is right where you were planning to chill out with a nice bowl of guacamole and a few margaritas! What better way to spice up your evening than with a side of chaos?
The ever-charming president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, chimed in during the morning briefing, linking the nighttime fracas to the “special situation” stemming from the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. All a bit murky, isn’t it? Like making a cocktail without measuring the ingredients—let’s just say things can get a little messy.
She went on to assure everyone that the authorities were addressing the situation “with presence and intelligence.” Right. And my grandmother swore she could tell the future by looking at her fruit bowl. It’s great to know the authorities are involved, but I can’t help but picture them scrambling around like a bunch of cartoon characters, trying to figure out where all the action is happening. Just hoping they don’t mistake a domestic dispute for an all-out cartel war, because that would be a real plot twist!
Now, let’s not forget about the cast of characters. The infamous “El Chapo” and “El Mayo” MGM production is still playing out in Sinaloa, where the criminal legacy is still alive and well. Much like a bad sequel, it seems the plot thickens—only this time with a few more bullet holes. Apparently, the cartel is less of a “hierarchy” and more like a dysfunctional family reunion, where everyone gets a bit too competitive over who’s going to run the show. And believe me, there’s nothing quite like a family feud that ends with a few casualties and a lot of burned vehicles. Who needs reality TV when you’ve got this?
With factions forming alliances like it’s a school project gone wrong, Los Chapitos and La Mayiza are teaming up with other groups simply to keep the familial drama going. It’s almost like a bizarre version of “The Avengers”, but instead of saving the world, they’re just busy causing mayhem. I can practically hear the theme song: “Dun, dun, dunnnn—when family trees become family feuds!”
The chaos all kicked off with a letter from “El Mayo,” claiming he got stabbed in the back by none other than next of kin, Joaquín Guzmán López. “You threw me under the bus, son!” All this over a betrayal for a trip to the Big House in the U.S. One month of nail-biting suspense followed, culminating in an internecine clash that would put any soap opera to shame. Spoiler alert: nothing ends well, except for a few headlines!
So, dear readers, as we sit back and watch Mazatlán’s latest episode, let’s raise a glass—preferably one that’s not thrown your way, to toast to whatever calamity these characters have in store next. Just keep your head down and your sense of humor intact, because in what world do we live in where gunshots are the new soundtrack to a Sunday night? Welcome to Mazatlán, where if you’re not shouting, you’re hiding!
Multiple vehicles were damaged by gunshots. (X/@RojoTapati78689)
A series of firearm detonations that occurred in various parts of the city of Mazatlán during the night of this Sunday, October 27, caused moments of panic among citizens. For this reason, through social networks, the Mazatlán Public Security Secretariat urged the population to take shelter in their homes while the authorities were in charge of addressing the incidents.
When questioned about these violent events during the morning conference this Monday, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, pointed out that they have to do with the situation of insecurity that exists in the entity due to the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada , who was handed over to the US authorities in an alleged kidnapping carried out by “Los Chapitos”.
“Sinaloa has a special situation. You know her, as a result of this arrest that took place, for which information is still being requested. It was an arrest in the United States based on a process that is not very clear,” he said.
Panic broke out among the population; Authorities urged them to take shelter in their homes.
However, the head of the Executive mentioned that the situation is being addressed by authorities “with presence and intelligence.”
The criminal organization founded by “El Chapo” Guzmán and “El Mayo” Zambada is based in the state of the same name, where its initiators originate. For this reason, the main members and their families are concentrated in the area to continue the criminal legacy.
Although InsightCrime points out that the cartel does not maintain a hierarchy structure, there are two leadership arms, which began a war derived from the arrest of “El Mayo” in July 2024 in El Paso, Texas. On the one hand, the faction made up of those loyal to Zambada García stands out; On the other hand, the one headed by the descendants of “El Chapo.”
To expand their criminal operations, each faction partnered with other groups. “La Mayiza” with “Los Antrax” and “Los Rusos”; “Los Chapitos” with “Los Ninis” and “Los Salazar”.
Los Chapitos: Iván Archivaldo and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar; Joaquín and Ovidio Guzmán López. (Anayeli Tapia/Infobae)
It was on September 9 when the internal war between the two factions of the cartel began in the state of Sinaloa. The wave of violence that continues resulted from the fact that, after his arrest, “El Mayo” Zambada described in a letter a betrayal by Joaquín Guzmán López, son of “El Chapo” Guzmán, to hand him over to United States authorities. For just over a month, the entity remained in suspense until the heirs began a confrontation that has left numerous deaths, disappearances and burned vehicles.
### Interview: The Lighter Side of Crisis – Gunshots and Giggles in Mazatlán
**Host:** Welcome back to our show, everyone! Today, we have an intriguing guest with us, comedian and satirist, Carlos Mendoza, who has a unique perspective on the recent gunfire in Mazatlán that turned a quiet Sunday night into a scene straight out of a chaotic comedy. Carlos, thank you for joining us!
**Carlos Mendoza:** Thank you for having me! Just to clarify, I’m not here to give safety tips—more like a comedic lens to view our not-so-funny realities!
**Host:** Well, let’s dive in! You penned an amusing piece about how the recent shootout in Mazatlán caused both panic and a dash of absurdity. Can you tell us what your first reaction was when you heard the gunfire?
**Carlos Mendoza:** (laughs) Honestly, I thought, “Great! Just what we need to liven up a Sunday night!” I mean, it’s almost poetic, right? Here we are, trying to enjoy our tacos and margaritas, and suddenly it’s like a live-action version of “Call of Duty.”
**Host:** It seems that the local authorities were quick to react, urging people to stay indoors. What’s your take on that response?
**Carlos Mendoza:** It’s a classic case of “just stay where you are!” You know, the best advice is to hunker down, like a turtle! Meanwhile, you’re left wondering if you should be more worried about a cartel shootout or what’s growing in the back of your fridge. It definitely takes multitasking to a whole new level!
**Host:** You also touched on President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s comments linking the violence to the arrest of “El Mayo” Zambada. How did you react to her explanation?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Oh, that was rich! It’s like trying to explain why your favorite soap opera ended in chaos—there’s always a complicated backstory! Her saying Sinaloa is in a “special situation” sounds like when my mom tries to explain why I can’t have dessert before dinner—it’s always murky at best!
**Host:** You’ve also likened the cartel dynamics to a dysfunctional family reunion. Can you elaborate on that?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Absolutely! Picture it: you have “Los Chapitos” and “La Mayiza” forming alliances like it’s school project week! It’s a world where family feuds are taken to the extreme. I half-expect someone to pull out a family tree chart and declare, “I’m the rightful heir to the chaos!” It’s all very dramatic—like a reality TV show that no one wants to be a part of!
**Host:** Amid the chaos, you still manage to find humor. How important is it to maintain a sense of humor in times like these?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Humor is essential! If you can’t laugh, you’d just cry—or worse, become too paranoid to leave your house! we have to remember that laughter is the best way to cope. With each gunshot, I find a punchline!
**Host:** Well said, Carlos! Any final thoughts as we wrap up?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Just keep your head down, your guacamole ready, and, most importantly, your sense of humor intact. Because in Mazatlán, whether you’re shouting or hiding, it’s all part of the strange tapestry we call life!
**Host:** Thank you so much, Carlos, for sharing your witty insights on this unbelievable situation. Stay safe out there, and we’ll be sure to keep laughing through the chaos!
