US puts $25mn bounty on top Mexican drug cartel leader
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By Financial Times
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The Trump administration has announced a substantial financial incentive program targeting major figures in Mexican organized crime, offering $25 million for intelligence leading to the capture of Juan Carlos Valencia González, a prominent cartel operative. This initiative represents part of a broader diplomatic and law enforcement strategy, with total rewards reaching $102 million across multiple targets. The bounty system aims to disrupt drug trafficking networks and strengthen U.S.-Mexico security cooperation in combating transnational criminal organizations.
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