At least ten dead and sixteen injured in brawl at prison in northwest Mexico
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A violent clash at the El Castillo prison in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, resulted in at least ten deaths and sixteen injuries on October 8, 2026. Among the deceased are nine inmates and one minor who was visiting. Local authorities confirmed that the situation was brought under control by an inter-institutional group, and the prison is currently secured. The Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat reported that the injured, all inmates, received medical attention. Family visits have been suspended as a precaution. The incident is part of ongoing violence in Sinaloa linked to conflicts between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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