Culiacán, Sinaloa—Luis Alberto “El Cañas” played a minor yet revealing role within the operations of the Sinaloa Cartel, aligned with the “Los Chapitos” faction led by Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s sons. Luis wasn’t a mastermind or a major player, but his badge made him usable. His kidnapping was no mistake. His involvement revealed the rot within law enforcement and the cartel’s ability to weaponize fear. In October 2024, he was arrested during an operation in La Guamuchilera, Sinaloa, a takedown that netted high-powered firearms, grenades, and tactical equipment.
A narcocorrido titled “El Cañas,” released in April 2021 by Grupo Clasificado, romanticized his cartel ties. But the man revealed in his final interrogation video was no hero—he was broken, monotone, and visibly drained, his lifeless tone and demeanor offering a raw glimpse into a man resigned to his fate.
Luis Alberto’s death wasn’t just a message; it was a performance. Found dumped outside the Sinaloa State Congress with a bright orange sign reading “CHAPOZETA MINISTERIAL ESTÉN ATENTOS PARA LA ENTREVISTA,” translated as “Chapozeta Ministerialist, pay attention to the interview,” his execution served as both a warning and an assertion of power. This follow-up video, released by the Mayiza faction, continues their strategy of using fear as a weapon—not just to destabilize rivals but to dominate the narrative.
A New Interrogation Video Emerges
Below is the word-for-word transcript of the latest interrogation video. Thanks to Sol Prendido for translating and transcribing.
Sicario: What influence do you guys have with all of the disappearances in the state of Sinaloa?
Captive: Pressure is placed on the coordinator to make the statistics look favorably.
Sicario: How are the missing classified?
Captive: The numbers are adjusted.
Sicario: So, you’re telling me all the missing are reported as not present instead of saying that they’re missing?
Captive: Exactly.
Sicario: Who else within the ministerial police is allied with the Chapos mob?
Captive: Commander Hector Barroza.
Sicario: What’s his moniker?
Captive: Commander Canelo.
Sicario: Who all works with him?
Captive: Commander Ceros. He’s over Guero Núñez, aka Manguito.
Sicario: What can you tell me about the person in charge of the drug sales?
Captive: His name is… he would follow the orders of someone that used to be there… but now it’s Charmin.
Sicario: What does Charmin currently do within the ministerial police department?
Captive: He’s in charge of running the…
Sicario: What’s his address?
Captive: He’s in charge of property debts, financial crimes, armed assaults, bank crimes.
Sicario: You mean fraud.
Captive: Yes, fraud.
Sicario: I would imagine that it’s basically everything that the Chapos mob are known for. Extortions.
Captive: Yes, everything that the Chapos mob are known for. Extortions.
Sicario: Who was left in charge of the drug sales?
Captive: That would be Commander… Commander… it’s a Sergeant Major.
Sicario: What’s his name?
Captive: Sergeant Major Cesar.
Sicario: Who’s above this Sergeant Major?
Captive: Fernando.
Sicario: Fernando, hmm.
Captive: He’s a compadre of…
Sicario: What message would you like to send to the ministerial policemen and everyone else that’s in league with the Chapos mob?
Captive: Don’t mess with these guys. Otherwise, your life…
Mica’s Analysis
Luis Alberto wasn’t a kingpin or a mastermind—he was a middleman, a disposable participant in the larger machinery of cartel operations. But his drained expression and monotone voice revealed more than just names and ranks; they exposed the toll this world takes on its participants. You can see him fading, his resolve broken, his life drained as he recounts betrayal after betrayal.
This wasn’t just about trying to dismantle the Chapitos’ network. It was a message to everyone watching: this is what happens when you cross the wrong people. The Mayiza faction’s use of public executions and confessions isn’t just brutality—it’s a strategy designed to destabilize their rivals and cement their own narrative of power.
Luis Alberto’s story, like so many others, ends not with a bang but a slow, draining whimper. His confessions were his last words, his body the final punctuation mark. In Sinaloa, where fear is currency, this is the cost of doing business.
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3 Comments
The message on the orange poster doesn’t say pay attention to the interview. It says be ready or stay tuned for the interview. That translation is wrong. Atleast that part is.
Thank you for sharing.
Its not that wrong. I can show a spanish phrase to my compadres and every one gives me a different but similar translation.
What do you guys think this will last? 6more months or even longer? Damasos got wiped out pretty fast compared to this mess. Sure smaller fraction and maybe they got mopped up by chapos and mayos at the same time. But how long?
Keep on mica and sol!