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Who is Juan Carlos Valencia González? El Mencho's rumoured successor, with up to $5 million reward offered by US

LiveMint·25 February 2026·2h ago1 min read0 views
Who is Juan Carlos Valencia González? El Mencho's rumoured successor, with up to $5 million reward offered by US

Juan Carlos Valencia González has emerged as a prominent figure within the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a notorious drug trafficking organization in Mexico. As the stepson of the cartel's leader, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera-Cervantes, commonly known as El Mencho, Valencia is seen as a potential successor to the cartel's operations. The U.S. government has taken a keen interest in his activities, offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his capture. This significant bounty underscores the increasing efforts by U.S. authorities to dismantle the CJNG, which has been responsible for widespread violence and drug trafficking across North America. Valencia's rise within the cartel highlights the ongoing power struggles and generational shifts within major drug trafficking organizations, reflecting the complexities of cartel dynamics. The CJNG continues to be one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal groups in Mexico, and Valencia's potential ascension could further impact regional stability and drug trade routes. As the situation develops, both Mexican and U.S. law enforcement agencies remain vigilant in their operations against the CJNG and its leadership.

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