A New Era of Cartel Leadership: Juan Carlos Valencia Takes the Helm of Jalisco New Generation Cartel In a move that is set to send shockwaves throughout the world of organized crime, Juan Carlos Valencia, a native of California, has been identified as the new leader of Mexico's notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Valencia's ascension to the top spot raises serious concerns about his ability to evade law enforcement and the implications for international cooperation between the US and Mexico. The CJNG is one of the most powerful and violent cartels operating in Mexico, responsible for a significant portion of the country's devastating gang violence. As Valencia takes the reins, the Trump administration is now facing a complex challenge in deciding how to pursue him, given his US birthright and the potential consequences of extradition proceedings.
California-born Juan Carlos Valencia has been identified as the new leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel raising thorny legal questions about how the Trump administration can go after him.
