Mexican Forces Kill ‘El Texas,’ Chapitos Plaza Boss in Culiacán

In a coordinated operation, Mexican army forces killed Cristhian Guadalupe “N,” alias “El Texas,” identified as a plaza boss for Los Chapitos faction in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The operation also resulted in four arrests and seizure of weapons and drugs. Source: Excelsior, Infobae

The Operation

According to Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch, elements of the Secretariat of National Defense, in coordination with the Sinaloa state police, dismantled a criminal cell linked to Los Chapitos. During the intervention, military personnel were attacked and repelled, resulting in the death of "El Texas." Source: Heraldo, Excelsior Four individuals were detained, and authorities seized rifles, grenades, ammunition, drugs, tactical gear, and two vehicles. Source: Heraldo, Diario Libre

The Target

García Harfuch described "El Texas" as a main generator of violence in Culiacán, associated with homicides, kidnappings, extortion, and vehicle theft. Source: Excelsior, Diario Libre Los Chapitos is the faction led by sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, locked in a bloody dispute with the Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada faction since mid-2024. Source: Diario Libre

Broader Context

The killing is part of ongoing federal operations against Sinaloa Cartel operators. Recent arrests include Gabriel “Gabito,” Misael “El Güero Pink,” and others. Source: Heraldo The internal cartel war, sparked by Zambada’s abduction to the US, has left over 2,000 dead. Source: Diario Libre The Mexican government has criticized US involvement in Zambada’s capture. Source: Diario Libre