Mexico: Sheinbaum sends 800 soldiers to Sinaloa after the killing of a US citizen
Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch announced the strengthening of special forces and marines in Mazatlán and Culiacán
Quick Look
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered 800 soldiers and 1,000 marines to be sent to the state of Sinaloa.
- The decision follows the killing of a US citizen in Mazatlán, in a wave of violence that threatens relations with Washington.
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Why It Matters
The state of Sinaloa is experiencing a wave of violence that has claimed several lives in less than 24 hours.
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, today ordered the immediate dispatch of 800 soldiers to strengthen security in the state of Sinaloa following the killing of a US citizen in the town of Mazatlán on Monday.
This was reported by the Minister of Security, Omar Garcia Harfuch, in a post on social media where he informs that "security will be strengthened immediately in Mazatlán, upon order of the president" and that "another 800 special police forces and 1,000 marines will be deployed".
"The deployment - specifies Harfuch - will strengthen the presence in the area, patrols, surveillance and prevention and deterrence activities, focusing on Mazatlán, Culiacán and the main highway sections of the state".
The US citizen was the fourth victim of a wave of violence that shook the Sinalo port town in less than 24 hours and his death could affect the already delicate relations between Sheinbaum's government and Washington where the security dossier is of central importance.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased military patrols in Mazatlán and Culiacán.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the exact dynamics of the killing of the US citizen?
- How will the US government react to the military deployment?
