TikTok Star César Gastélum Shot During Livestream in Culiacán, Sparks Federal Probe

Mexican TikTok influencer César Gastélum, who had more than 600,000 followers, was shot dead Tuesday while livestreaming in front of a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán after two helmeted riders on a motorcycle approached; authorities say a major security operation is underway and are examining whether the attack is linked to social media posts mentioning a cartel faction. The incident occurs amid ongoing cartel violence in Sinaloa between Los Mayos and Los Chapitos, with President Sheinbaum promising to identify and arrest those responsible.