A surge in cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, has left at least 30 dead and paralyzed daily life in the region, as fierce clashes erupt between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel. Following the detention of cartel leaders in the U.S., the bloodshed has intensified, prompting fears that the violence could spill over into the United States. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has placed blame on the U.S. for the ongoing turmoil, stating that the narco war's rising violence is a joint responsibility. The brutal conflict between the factions led by El Mayo and Los Chapitos has forced schools to shut down and national festivities to be canceled, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among Sinaloa's residents. AMLO has urged the cartels to act 'responsibly' as the situation continues to deteriorate.