**Five Bodies Found Near Sinaloa Autonomous University’s Agronomy Faculty**
In the early hours of November 26, 2024, the gruesome discovery of five male bodies was made near the Agronomy Faculty of Sinaloa Autonomous University. The victims, found on the side of the Culiacán de Rosales to Eldorado road, bore marks of torture and gunshot wounds. Law enforcement was alerted via a 911 call, which led agents from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) of Sinaloa to secure the scene for further investigation. With the identities of the victims still unknown, Sinaloa’s institutions, including the university and several private schools, opted to switch to online classes as a precautionary measure.
The alarming spike in violence in Sinaloa has continued, marking a turbulent period since the arrest of notorious drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada nearly 80 days ago. According to recent figures, over 478 individuals have been murdered and more than 300 have gone missing, demonstrating the limited impact of the 11,000 military and National Guard forces deployed for maintaining order.
Speculation surrounds the potential involvement of Joaquín Guzmán López, alias “El Güero Moreno,” in orchestrating the kidnapping of El Mayo, along with the simultaneous killing of Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, a prominent political figure in Sinaloa.
Additionally, on the night of November 24, criminal elements were reported to have sabotaged over 80 surveillance cameras in Culiacán, leaving 48% of the city’s video monitoring system inoperative. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, head of Sinaloa’s public security, acknowledged the partial blindness of the security system and announced steps toward restoring it within the next month.
**Related News: The Impact of Ongoing Violence on Sinaloa**
As violence grips Sinaloa, the recent discovery of five bodies near the university points to escalating criminal activity potentially linked to the power struggles within cartels. Official reports indicate the vandalism of surveillance cameras is a tactic to hinder law enforcement, further complicating efforts to restore security.
Public outcry and concerns over safety have led to an urgent response from state officials, including measures to improve public safety infrastructure and a review of the effectiveness of military interventions. Community leaders and residents continue to demand increased accountability and protection from both local and federal authorities as they navigate these ongoing challenges.