U.S. targets California-born leader of ruthless Jalisco cartel 5 months after previous boss "El Mencho" killed - CBS News

Latest News About Mexico, US sanction cartel figures

The United States and Mexico imposed penalties against 55 people and entities linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on July 24, 2026. The move targets a reported California-born leader named as the cartel's new top figure. This follows the killing of previous boss El Mencho five months ago. Mexican and foreign media call the action the largest financial crackdown on the group to date. Earlier, investigators exposed a clan structure behind its operations. The sanctions freeze assets and block financial dealings tied to the group and its backers.

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