Violence in Sinaloa has surged dramatically following the arrest of top cartel leaders in the U.S., resulting in over 30 deaths in just one week. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has placed partial blame on the United States for the rampant bloodshed, asserting that U.S. policies have contributed to the ongoing violence tied to the Sinaloa drug cartel. The brutal clashes between rival factions of the cartel, namely El Mayo and Los Chapitos, have crippled daily life in the region, prompting heightened security alerts in neighboring areas, including Chihuahua. Peacebuilding efforts are underway, but local officials warn that the violence could spill over into the U.S. if not addressed promptly.