CJNG members sanctioned by US Treasury remain uninvestigated by Jalisco authorities
The US Treasury Department sanctioned 51 members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on July 23, 2026. Despite being wanted in the US, key figures identified as 'El Sapo' and 'La Firma' face no active investigations by the Jalisco state prosecutor's office, highlighting a persistent gap in bilateral law enforcement cooperation.
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CJNG Leadership Shift and Sanctions Enforcement Gap
US authorities have confirmed the identification of 'R3', Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes' stepson, as a primary leader within a consolidated CJNG faction, indicating a significant internal hierarchy shift. Concurrently, a persistent gap in bilateral law enforcement cooperation is confirmed, as key CJNG members sanctioned by the US Treasury face no active investigations by Jalisco state authorities. The overall confidence in these developments is high.