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US hikes CJNG leader bounty to $25 M, sanctions 50

8/6/2026

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  • The United States increased the reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, to $25 million.
  • After the reward rose from $5 million, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged $100 million for CJNG leaders.
  • The United States also sanctioned 50 cartel-linked individuals and companies, freezing their assets and blocking U.S. transactions.