US sanctions Guatemalan criminal groups tied to Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG

The US Treasury sanctioned Los Mendoza and Los Huistas, two Guatemalan criminal groups, for allegedly facilitating operations for the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG. The sanctions target their role in drug trafficking and logistics, expanding US pressure on cartel networks in Central America. The move signals increased US focus on Guatemalan intermediaries, though the immediate operational impact remains uncertain.

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