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Mexican city of Culiacan is near a standstill over fears of cartel clashes

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Mexican city of Culiacan is near a standstill over fears of cartel clashes.

Schools and businesses in the state capital of Sinaloa , the northern city of 1 million , have shut down.

Fears over clashes between factions of the cartel disrupt life in the city.

The governor and outgoing president have downplayed the situation and said that forces are ensuring safety in the area.