# US raises cartel leader reward to $25 million 2026-08-07T03:41:23+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The United States has raised its reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, known as “Pelón”, from $5 million to $25 million. US officials reportedly identify the dual Mexican and American citizen as the new figurehead of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, after former leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was killed in February. The Trump administration also announced charges against five alleged senior cartel members, sanctions on 50 linked people and companies, and visa restrictions on relatives and associates. The CJNG operates in 21 of Mexico’s 32 states and across several countries, according to the report. US officials say the measures target drug trafficking, firearms offences and the group’s leadership. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: cartels, CJNG, drug trafficking, Mexico, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-raises-cartel-leader-reward-to-25-million/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-raises-cartel-leader-reward-to-25-million/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.