The Dark Side of Fame: Mexico's Descent into Violence Against Influencers The recent arrest of a suspect in connection with the livestream killing of Cesar Gastelum, a social media influencer with over 500,000 TikTok followers, highlights the growing menace of violence against influencers in Mexico.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on social media personalities that have been escalating for years, particularly in the northwestern state of Sinaloa.
The Sinaloa Cartel's involvement in these killings is not surprising, given its complex web of alliances and rivalries with other cartels and gangs.