The Sinaloa Cartel has long ruled the drug trade in the Western hemisphere. Carnage ensued, spreading from the Sinaloa Cartel’s stronghold in Sinaloa across northern Mexico, driving up homicides, forced disappearances, extortion, and attacks on security forces. Related ContentDig deeper into the history behind the bitter feud between the Sinaloa Cartel’s rival factions and discover how their conflict is reshaping the landscape of organized crime in Mexico. Audio ContentCriminal ProfilesExplore the criminal careers of the Sinaloa Cartel founders and the battle lines drawn between their now-rival factions. Don’t miss the rest of the Summer InSights 2026 seriesWe hope you enjoyed the third edition of Summer InSights 2026!