Hometown of notorious cartel leader “El Chapo” hit by drone attacks, forcing residents to flee

The hometown of jailed drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been hit in attacks by explosive-laden drones, the governor of the northwest Mexican state of Sinaloa said on Tuesday.

Cartels and other criminal organizations in Mexico have increasingly used drones in attacks against rival groups or authorities.

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has been using drones since 2020, according to a report by the Insight Crime think tank.

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