U.S. Government Prioritizes Mexican Terrorist Cartel, Offers $100 Million in Rewards

The U.S. government announced a concerted effort to target Mexico’s most dangerous terrorist organization, Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG). The effort by both the U.S. Department of Justice and the State Department includes a new series of indictments targeting the shifting CJNG leadership structure and offers up

The U.S. government on Wednesday offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, or "Pelón," scaling up pressure on a U.S. citizen who has emerged as the figurehead of Mexico's most powerful cartel.

During the administration of President Donald Trump, $100 million in rewards was offered for various leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

US offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel

The U.S. government has offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, increasing pressure on the U.S. citizen who leads Mexico's most powerful cartel

Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.