U.S. offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel
Summary
The U.S. government has increased a reward to $25 million for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, a U.S. citizen and leader of Mexico’s powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The move is part of a larger effort by President Trump’s administration to pressure Mexico and dismantle the cartel's leadership through indictments, sanctions, and visa restrictions.Key Facts
- Juan Carlos González, also known as "Pelón," is a U.S. citizen and leader of the CJNG cartel.
- The reward for information on González was raised from $5 million to $25 million.
- The CJNG is one of the biggest and most powerful Mexican cartels, active in 21 of Mexico’s 32 states and multiple countries including the U.S.
- The U.S. government has designated eight Mexican cartels, including CJNG, as foreign terrorist organizations.
- The previous cartel leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho"), was killed in February with U.S. intelligence support.
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 50 people and companies related to the CJNG, freezing assets and blocking transactions.
- New criminal charges were unsealed against key cartel members, including González and others with close ties to the former leader.
- President Trump’s administration is demanding stronger efforts from Mexico's government to fight cartels and has even threatened military action.
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