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"At least five people were killed in three armed attacks in recent hours at three hospitals in the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, during a violent day that continued on Saturday.
"Sinaloa is experiencing a crisis of violence due to the conflict between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos, factions of the Sinaloa cartel, which has left more than 1,500 dead in Sinaloa since September 2024."
"At least five people were killed in three armed attacks in recent hours at three hospitals in the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, during a violent day that continued on Saturday.
"Sinaloa is experiencing a crisis of violence due to the conflict between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos, factions of the Sinaloa cartel, which has left more than 1,500 dead in Sinaloa since September 2024."