US EditionReport: US citizen now leading powerful Jalisco Cartel
- Juan Carlos Valencia González, a 41-year-old dual U.S. and Mexican citizen born in California, has taken leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel following the death of the former boss, El Mencho.
- The Jalisco New Generation Cartel operates globally in drug trafficking and criminal activities, using advanced military-grade weaponry.
- Valencia González's U.S. citizenship complicates American intelligence and military efforts against him due to legal protections for U.S. citizens abroad.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing efforts from the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship, which is relevant to Valencia González’s citizenship status.
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US Citizen Reportedly Set To Lead One Of Mexico's Most Violent Cartels, And Targeting Him May Be Difficult
A California-born American reportedly leads Mexico's Jalisco cartel after El Mencho's death. His citizenship complicates intelligence and military efforts.
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Report: US citizen now leading powerful Jalisco Cartel
The article claims, that following the death of "El Mencho," the organization entered a phase of internal realignment, during which Juan Carlos Valencia—identified by the aliases "El Tricky Tres," "Pelón," "03," "El 3," and "Pelacas," began to consolidate his position as a central figure.
Experts had expected brutal power struggles after the death of the cartel chief. So far, however, they did not. "El Menchos" Stepsohn is said to have taken over the leadership of Mexico's most powerful gang.
U.S. citizen takes helm of Mexico’s fiercest cartel, shining uneasy light on birthright citizenship
The new cartel boss Juan Carlos Valencia González possession of dual citizenship presents challenges for U.S. intelligence surveillance, which led the Mexican government to his predecessor.
After The Wall Street Journal affirmed that Juan Carlos Valencia took control of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG), it was emphasized that ‘El Sapo’ will be the leader of the armed arm. According to Reforma, the CJNG will have two leaderships after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho: administrative and armed.The leader of the CJNG is divided: ‘El Sapo’ and Juan Carlos Valencia will have controlAfter the death of El Mench…
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