The US Department of the Treasury announced Thursday sanctions against Juan Carlos Valencia González, alias 'el 03', and over 50 people and entities linked to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control identified 'el 03' as the new leader of the CJNG following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'el Mencho', which occurred in March 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the measures target the group's leadership, financiers and criminal networks.
The OFAC document details six main leaders under 'el 03', including Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, alias 'el Sapo', and Audias Flores Silva, alias 'el Jardinero', who was detained in April. Also listed are Carlos Andrés Rivera Varela, alias 'la Firma', and four other operators.
Mexico's Finance Ministry joined the sanctions and blocked accounts of 55 people and companies. The measures freeze assets in the United States and prohibit transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities.
