Cartel Violence Claims Another Victim: A Deadly Cycle of Power and Social Media César Gastélum's lifeless body was broadcast to thousands on social media, a haunting reminder of the deadly cycle of violence gripping Mexico's Sinaloa state.
The 25 year old influencer, known for his comedy skits, had unwittingly become a pawn in the power struggle between rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
His brutal murder outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán is just the latest example of how organized crime has turned social media into a battleground.