As Mexico grapples with the aftermath of the recent arrest of former Sinaloa governor and notorious cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," residents of Sinaloa are speaking out about the long-awaited reckoning with corruption in their state. In an exclusive interview, locals are expressing a mix of emotions, from relief to outrage, as they reflect on the decades-long reign of corrupt leaders who have ravaged the state's economy and fueled violence. "We have always known," says one resident, echoing a sentiment shared by many, that the corrupt system was unsustainable and that the time for accountability had finally come. With Oseguera Cervantes' arrest, many hope that the era of impunity in Sinaloa is coming to an end, and that justice will be served for the victims of the cartel's brutal tactics.
‘We Have Always Known’: Sinaloans Say the Reckoning Over Corrupt Leaders Was Overdue The New York Times
