US announces more than $100m in rewards for eight Jalisco cartel leaders
Summary
The Trump administration announced over $100 million in rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of eight leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a criminal group in Mexico. The move supports efforts to combat drug trafficking and violence linked to the cartel, which operates in many Mexican states and is involved in illegal drug smuggling.Key Facts
- The US is offering up to $102 million in total rewards for tips on CJNG cartel leaders.
- The largest reward, $25 million, targets Juan Carlos Gonzalez (“Pelon”), the new CJNG leader.
- CJNG is involved in drug trafficking including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
- The Trump administration labels CJNG and other cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations.”
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said these groups bring violence and drugs into the US.
- New criminal charges were unsealed against five high-ranking cartel members.
- Visa restrictions were placed on 65 individuals linked to the cartel through family or business.
- Mexico recently conducted a military raid killing former CJNG leader El Mencho, sparking cartel violence.
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