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Violence erupted in a cartel stronghold in Mexico as the son of notorious drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was arrested. The arrest of Ovidio Guzman Lopez sparked gun battles in the city of Culiacan, leading to the deployment of military forces to quell the violence. Ovidio Guzman Lopez is accused of drug trafficking and organized crime. His father, El Chapo, is currently serving a life sentence in the United States. The arrest of Ovidio Guzman Lopez has led to speculation about a power struggle within the Sinaloa cartel, which has long been one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world. The violence in Culiacan has raised concerns about the ability of the Mexican government to maintain control in the region.