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U.S. Offers $5 Million Reward for Alleged CJNG Leader, El Mencho's Step-son
🇦🇷 Argentina /Crime & Justice

U.S. Offers $5 Million Reward for Alleged CJNG Leader, El Mencho's Step-son

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Department of State has offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Juan Carlos Valencia González.
  • Valencia González, also known as "El 03," is identified as a leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
  • He is believed to be the stepson of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho."

The United States has placed a $5 million bounty on Juan Carlos Valencia González, a key figure identified as a leader within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Valencia González, also known by the alias "El 03," is believed to be the stepson of the cartel's notorious leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."

The State Department's Narcotics Rewards Program is seeking information that could lead to Valencia González's arrest and conviction. His alleged involvement in the CJNG, a powerful and violent criminal organization, makes him a significant target for international law enforcement.

Valencia González's alleged role within the cartel is significant, contributing to the organization's extensive drug trafficking operations and violent activities. The substantial reward underscores the U.S. government's commitment to dismantling the CJNG's leadership structure and disrupting its operations.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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