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U.S. Expands Sanctions on CJNG, Targeting Fuel Theft and Fentanyl Operations

The Trump administration freezes assets and offers a $15 million reward for cartel leader El Mencho as Mexico advances fuel-traceability legislation.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaks to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a cabinet meeting held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during her morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Treasury Goes After Mexican Cartel over Fuel, Fentanyl Trafficking (Government FIle Photos)

Overview

  • The U.S. Treasury sanctioned three individuals and two entities linked to CJNG's fuel theft and fentanyl trafficking networks, freezing assets and barring U.S. dealings.
  • CJNG, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in February 2025, generates millions annually through illicit activities, including crude oil smuggling and opioid trafficking.
  • A $15 million reward has been offered for the capture of CJNG leader Nemesio Rubén “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, underscoring U.S. efforts to dismantle the cartel.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pushing for legislation to enhance fuel shipment traceability, aiming to combat theft and smuggling within the country.
  • The sanctions mark the eighth cartel-related action by the Trump Treasury, reflecting a broader strategy to disrupt drug cartels and address the fentanyl crisis.