Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
News from Culiacán
Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot
The city has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
September 14, 2026Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.
August 5, 2026The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.
July 13, 2026Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.
June 19, 2026US charges governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state for ties to cartel - Reuters
US charges governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state for ties to cartel Reuters
April 29, 2026Fugitive from FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list arrested at record speed
Samuel Ramirez Jr had evaded capture since 2023 but was arrested in just over an hour after he was added to the list.
March 13, 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
February 25, 2026