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American Stepson Takes Charge of Jalisco Cartel Post-El Mencho

3/19/2026

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Juan Carlos Valencia González, an American citizen and the 41-year-old stepson of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, has reportedly taken control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after Oseguera's death.
Valencia González represents the Valencia family's rise to power within the cartel.
U.S. intelligence may face legal challenges targeting Valencia González because of his American citizenship, potentially affecting collaboration between President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. agencies that rely on shared intelligence.

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Juan Carlos Valencia González, an American citizen and the 41-year-old stepson of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, has reportedly taken control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after Oseguera's death.
Valencia González represents the Valencia family's rise to power within the cartel.
U.S. intelligence may face legal challenges targeting Valencia González because of his American citizenship, potentially affecting collaboration between President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. agencies that rely on shared intelligence.