Sinaloa Cartel pilots dropped leaflets accusing Sinaloa Governor and officials of helping rival faction, leading to a turf war with shootouts and abductions. Governor denies involvement in ambush of cartel kingpin. Cartel gunmen have been terrorizing the state.
Key Points
Leaflets accuse Sinaloa Governor and officials of aiding rival cartel faction
Turf war has resulted in shootouts, abductions, and terror tactics by cartel gunmen
Governor denies involvement in the ambush of cartel kingpin
Pros
Raises awareness about ongoing cartel violence and corruption in Sinaloa
Sheds light on the internal conflicts within the Sinaloa Cartel
Cons
May incite further violence and retaliation from the involved factions
Creates fear and instability in the affected cities