Influencers in crosshairs of Mexico’s drug wars as cartels slaughter online celebs in droves - for a chilling reason - the-sun.com — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/influencers-in-crosshairs-of-mexico-s-drug-wars-as-cartels-slaughter-online-celebs-in-droves-for-a-chilling-reason-the-sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mexican authorities arrest suspect in livestreamed killing of influencerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/influencers-in-crosshairs-of-mexico-s-drug-wars-as-cartels-slaughter-online-celebs-in-droves-for-a-chilling-reason-the-shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/influencers-in-crosshairs-of-mexico-s-drug-wars-as-cartels-slaughter-online-celebs-in-droves-for-a-chilling-reason-the-s#u54233Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:50:10 +0000Mexican authorities arrested a suspect on Thursday in connection with the shooting death of TikTok influencer César Gastélum. Gastélum was killed in the Sinaloa region this month while livestreaming video to his followers. The shooting occurred outside a fast food restaurant. This incident coincides with reports that Mexican drug cartels are targeting online celebrities as part of broader regional conflicts.Why it mattersThe Sinaloa region is a known stronghold for drug trafficking organizations. The targeting of public figures who broadcast live creates a high-visibility deterrent for others.