Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead outside a restaurant in Culiacán; authorities link the killing to cartel violence triggered by his livestream.
César Gastelum, a Mexican TikTok influencer with tens of thousands of followers, has been shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Reports say two men on a motorcycle opened fire; authorities are conducting a major security operation. The case follows a pattern of violence against content creators linked to cartel factional struggles.
César Gastelum, a social media influencer, has been shot dead in a parking lot near a KFC in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Authorities say the killing is linked to cartel violence. Officials are investigating, and President Sheinbaum has called for arrests. The incident follows a pattern of violence against influencers in cartel-dominated regions.