The tragic death of YouTuber El Pinky reflects a disturbing rise in cartel violence targeting influencers and musicians in Mexico
El Pinky was just 22. His death marks the sixth killing of public figures by cartels since last November. A chilling video surfaced showing him being interrogated by a cartel. They accused him of working with a rival group.
So, why are influencers being targeted? Security expert Dr. Robert Bunker explains that this has been happening since the 2010s. Initially, it was bloggers exposing cartel crimes. Many of them were killed when their identities were discovered.
Musicians are also at risk. Cartels see them as threats if they support rival factions. The violence is escalating, especially among YouTubers who cross the wrong people.
El Pinky’s death comes amid a brutal civil war within the Sinaloa Cartel. This year is shaping up to be one of the bloodiest in Sinaloa’s history. The violence is real, and it’s affecting many lives.
