“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
Residents reported gunfire, suspected explosions, and columns of smoke in the San Ignacio mountains, Sinaloa.
Armed clashes were reported during the early hours of this Sunday in the mountainous area of the municipality of San Ignacio, in Sinaloa. Rival groups of the Sinaloa Cartel reportedly participated in the confrontation.
According to reports from residents, gunshots and bursts of gunfire were heard in nearby towns, a situation that caused alarm among the population.
Simultaneously, residents reported a column of gray smoke rising from different points in the mountains, with characteristics similar to those left by explosions caused by high-powered devices.
Through WhatsApp groups and community communication channels, residents shared videos and messages documenting what happened in the mountainous area of San Ignacio.
The reports indicate that the events were not limited to a single community but extended to towns located in the higher parts of the mountains, towards the border with the state of Durango.
These incidents add to other violent events recently recorded in municipalities in southern Sinaloa, such as Escuinapa, where clashes and attacks have also been reported in hard-to-reach mountainous areas.
According to information gathered, these territories have been the scene of a constant dispute between rival groups due to their strategic location.
To date, the authorities haven’t issued an official report on fatalities, injuries, or seizures resulting from these events.
Source: Milenio