The article discusses a recent military operation carried out by the Mexican Navy in Culiacán, Sinaloa, which led to the deaths of 11 individuals suspected of being involved in organized crime. This operation has sparked controversy, particularly due to the involvement and subsequent release of a daughter of the notorious drug lord Ismael El Mayo Zambada. The author emphasizes that this event is emblematic of a broader and troubling narrative in which marginalized communities, particularly the poor, disproportionately suffer in violent clashes with authorities, suggesting that this cycle of violence has no clear endpoint but rather continues with repeated inflictions of harm.

The term 'buen muerto' or 'good dead' is explained as a dehumanizing label often used in similar contexts, especially in Colombia, referring to individuals killed in violence associated with criminal activity. The author argues that such language contributes to the trivialization of human life and stands in stark opposition to the rule of law. Furthermore, this phenomenon can exacerbate societal violence, soaring against the government’s efforts to curb crime under the new administration led by Claudia Sheinbaum, pushing the nation closer to a state reminiscent of a full-blown 'war' against crime.

Ultimately, the piece serves as a cautionary note against normalizing violence through the acceptance of such labels and narratives, urging readers to recognize the potential ramifications of deepening societal divides and the obliteration of accountability in law enforcement operations. The article seeks to spark a conversation about reframing the discourse surrounding crime and violence in a way that emphasizes humanity, justice, and the necessary steps toward deescalation and resolution.