Prison riot in Mexico’s violence-plagued Sinaloa state kills 10 and leaves 16 injured

A deadly prison brawl in Sinaloa, Mexico resulted in the deaths of ten individuals and injuries to over a dozen others, according to the local government. The Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat announced the violent incident through their official social media platform, providing limited information on the cause of the chaos. Security forces swiftly regained control of the situation, as evidenced by an armored vehicle and ambulances arriving at the scene, as reported by an AFP journalist.

Sinuhe Tellez, the Secretary of Public Security for Sinaloa state, shared a video on social media detailing the tragic outcome of the brawl. The video stated that nine inmates and a minor visitor were killed, while sixteen inmates sustained injuries. Sinaloa, situated in the northwestern region of Mexico, has been a focal point for the ongoing conflicts involving factions of the notorious Sinaloa drug-trafficking cartel.

This state, along with five others, is listed by the US State Department as a location Americans should avoid due to security concerns.