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The U.S. Department of State has announced a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Juan Carlos Valencia González, better known as "El 03," a California-born U.S. citizen identified as the new leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Documents reveal the state governor made frequent trips to the United States until he was detained by U.S. immigration authorities for questioning; "Los Cabrera" reportedly at the center of the inquiry

Rodolfo Aguirre was wanted in the United States on drug trafficking-related charges, including the possession, distribution, and sale of narcotics

The Mexican president declined to comment on whether the governor will return to office, urging the public to wait for the investigations to unfold

The DEA claims that Mexican authorities and organized crime operate as part of the same structure. Mexico's federal government denies any connection and points to security operations and the arrests of public officials to reject Washington's allegations

The U.S. government had offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of "El Doctor"

Known in criminal circles as "Brother Wang," he arrived in Mexico in 2011 after earning a degree in Hispanic Philology from Peking University. People who knew him at the time remember a professional with a talent for building relationships and navigating complex negotiations

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. Before U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan, the longtime drug trafficker read a letter apologizing for his actions and urging young people not to "make the same mistakes" he did

David Vargas Rivera is wanted for multiple homicides in Mexico. He has been accused of laundering more than $4 million and identified as an alleged hitman affiliated with the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel

A judge ordered Mario "N" held in pretrial detention and set a one-month deadline for the completion of the complementary investigation in a drug dealing case