September 9, 2024, marked the beginning of one of the most violent internal wars within the Sinaloa Cartel, following the surrender of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to the United States, orchestrated by Joaquín Guzmán López, son of "El Chapo." This betrayal fractured the organization into two factions: Los Chapitos and Los Mayos, unleashing an unprecedented wave of violence across the state.