### Armed Clashes in Culiacán: City Maintained Calm, Governor Claims; President AMLO Unaware
**Reported by TJGringo.com | September 9, 2024**
In the early morning hours of September 9, 2024, residents of Culiacán de Rosales, Sinaloa, reported gunfire between armed civilians in the eastern part of the city. This prompted educational institutions to suspend classes in the affected areas.
The Ministry of Public Education and Culture (SEPyC) confirmed the suspension of classes near the La Campiña area. Similar measures were taken by the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS) for its morning classes at the Regional Center Unit and by the National Technological Institute of Mexico, Culiacán campus.
According to the Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat (SSP), the clashes involved armed civilian groups and did not involve state or federal authorities. A coordinated effort involving the Mexican Army, National Guard, and state and municipal police was launched to restore order.
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, head of the state SSP, indicated in a local interview that five vehicles with armed individuals were reported in the conflict zone but confirmed no fatalities.
“The crisis has passed. It was an incident between two groups of civilians firing shots. There are no reports of deaths,” Mérida Sánchez stated.
The Culiacán International Airport operated normally, advising travelers to check with airlines for flight updates. Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, through social media, detailed that two military personnel were injured during an encounter at La Campiña sector.
Governor Rocha announced an operational response involving all government levels and assured two civilian vehicles were seized. Classes were suspended as a precaution in the affected area, and citizens were urged to rely solely on official information for updates.
Unofficially, the injured military personnel were identified as Daniel “S” and César Augusto “S,” ages 35 and 42, respectively. Both were transferred to the State Workers’ Social Security and Services Institute (ISSSTE) for medical treatment.
Local media reported bullet-riddled vehicles, including a Chevrolet Suburban, and a pickup truck, which were later removed by authorities.
During a morning press conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) stated he lacked information about the clashes when questioned. In response to whether it could be another “Culiacanazo,” AMLO optimistically hoped it wouldn’t be.
Ovidio Guzmán López, alias “El Ratón,” was captured twice in Mexico. Initially, he was detained on October 17, 2019, but released due to violent disruptions by his group, “Los Chapitos”—an event known as ‘El Culiacanazo.’ He was recaptured on January 5, 2023, and extradited to the United States on September 15 of the same year.
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### Secondary Update: Increased Patrols and Community Tension Following Culiacán Clashes
Following the recent armed clashes in Culiacán, authorities have increased patrols in affected areas to maintain peace and order. The military presence and coordination with local police forces aim to deter further violence while residents express mixed feelings of concern and reassurance about safety and security.
Local businesses have resumed operations cautiously, and schools plan to reopen under heightened security measures. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any resurgence of violence. Community leaders are encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.
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