### [2026-05-17](/feed/2026/05/17/index.md)

##### Mexican drug war
# At least thirteen gunmen were arrested after an encounter resulting from an operation carried out by military forces in the municipality of Escuinapa, Sinaloa. 




### Sources:

1. [La Jornada](https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/05/17/politica/fgr-vincula-a-proceso-a-13-detenidos-tras-enfrentamiento-en-sinaloa)

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