U.S. Intensifies Crackdown on Mexican Cartels with Major Rewards and Charges
The U.S. government has announced a series of actions targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), including offering a $25 million reward for the capture of its new leader, Juan Carlos Valencia González, also known as Pelón. This initiative comes amid a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle powerful drug cartels operating in Mexico. Additionally, more than $100 million in rewards has been made available for information on eight high-ranking cartel members. Recent charges have been brought against five leaders of the CJNG, linking them to drug trafficking, weapon offenses, and a multi-million dollar timeshare fraud scheme that exploited elderly Americans. Federal officials continue to emphasize the severity of these crimes and the need for public assistance in combating cartel activities.
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