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

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

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

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

CJNG is among eight Mexican cartels designated as a foreign terrorist organization. The group was dealt a blow in February when leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho.” was killed by the Mexican military. The U.S. provided intelligence for the operation, which resulted in a burst in violence in the stat

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

Trump administration offers $25M for US citizen said to lead Mexico’s most powerful cartel  AP News