American takes leadership of Mexican CJNG cartel after El Mencho’s death
Following the death of the notorious drug lord "El Mencho," the Mexican CJNG cartel has been taken over by Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez, his stepson, who previously led the cartel’s armed wing. Valencia Gonzalez was born in Santa Ana, California, and a $5 million reward has been offered for his capture.
Reports indicate that the American citizen has assumed control of one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organizations, highlighting the transnational nature of drug trafficking networks. The significant bounty shows law enforcement’s priority in apprehending him to weaken the CJNG’s operations.
This development may mark a new phase in the fight against drug trafficking in the region, as the successful arrest of Valencia Gonzalez could ignite internal cartel conflicts and shift power dynamics.
