By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat
Rundown of events:
13 July: One person died and at least four others were injured following simultaneous armed attacks on Monday morning in different parts of downtown Escuinapa. One shooting occurred in front of the Mayors home.
13 July: Members of the National Guard arrested 10 people in the Francisco I. Madero neighborhood.
11 July: Man injured by shrapnel from a drone dropped explosive device in colonia Damaso Murua.
On 2 July, a severely tortured male corpse was found tossed on the side of a road in Escuinapa with a narco message.
Misael Guererro, “El Güero Pin, was the Los Chapitos plaza boss for Escuinapa until he was arrested on 25 June. Ramiro is likely Ramiro Ramírez, alias “El Guicho”, a CJNG plaza boss for northern Nayarit and southern Sinaloa. According to All Source News, Ramiro took over for Güero Pin after his capture, to continue the fight against Los Mayos.
Escuinapa has become one of the most volatile municipalities in southern Sinaloa as organized criminal groups continue battling for control of trafficking corridors stretching toward neighboring Nayarit. The municipality has repeatedly experienced armed confrontations, road blockades, and military operations over the past year.