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

Latest News About Joint sanctions target cartel group

The United States and Mexico imposed measures against 55 people and entities linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on July 24, 2026. The move targets a named California-born leader named as the cartel's new top figure. This follows the killing of previous boss El Mencho five months ago. Media in Mexico and beyond 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 network and its allies.

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