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Former Sinaloa Cartel Influencer Killed Amid Turf Wars

8/18/2025

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Camilo “Pollo Loco” Ochoa, a former Sinaloa Cartel operator and influencer, was killed in his Morelos home.
His murder is tied to ongoing turf wars within the Sinaloa Cartel, resulting in at least six influencer deaths.
Ochoa had faced threats and was linked to the Chapitos faction, which is in conflict with the Mayiza faction.

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Story summary

Camilo “Pollo Loco” Ochoa, a former Sinaloa Cartel operator and influencer, was killed in his Morelos home.
His murder is tied to ongoing turf wars within the Sinaloa Cartel, resulting in at least six influencer deaths.
Ochoa had faced threats and was linked to the Chapitos faction, which is in conflict with the Mayiza faction.