“The Toad”, “The Squirt” and even a half-sister of “The Cards”: the eight leaders for whom the US increased million-dollar rewards

On August 5, 2026, the United States Department of State announced a combined reward of up to $102 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of eight leaders and associates of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The initiative aims to disrupt the organization's command structure and facilitate legal action against its members globally.

The list of targeted individuals includes figures such as Juan Carlos Valencia González, who is identified as a primary leader, alongside others referred to by aliases including “El Sapo,” “El Chorro,” and a half-sister of the individual known as “El Tarjetas.” This move represents a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to dismantle the cartel's operations through financial incentives for intelligence.