Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, stated on a Friday that Juan Carlos Valencia González, alias 'El Pelón' or 'El 03', is the new leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho'. ^[1] Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch stated on September 4 that Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez, alias 'El Pelon', is the leader who 'stands out the most among regional leaders' of the Nueva Generación Cartel (CNG). ^[2] Omar García Harfuch, the Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, stated during a press conference in Zacatecas on September 4, 2026, that Juan Carlos Valencia González has an extradition order and dual nationality. ^[3] The federal government confirmed that elements exist to point to Juan Carlos Valencia González as the possible new leader of the CJNG after the capture of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. ^[4] On September 5, 2026, Mexican Defense Secretary General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo stated that security instances have deployed 165 anti-drone units along the entire border with the United States. ^[5] The United States increased the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Juan Carlos Valencia González from $5 million to $25 million. ^[6] The US Department of the Treasury identified Juan Carlos Valencia González as the new CJNG leader in July, noting he assumed command after the death of his stepfather, 'El Mencho'. ^[7] US authorities increased the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez from $5 million to $25 million. ^[8] The US Department of the Treasury identified Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez as the new leader of the CNG in July following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes 'El Mencho' in February. ^[9] According to the official, Juan Carlos Valencia González is the one who stands out the most among those regional leaders, identifying him as the main figure at the head of the criminal group. ^[10] Juan Carlos Valencia González has an extradition order from the United States and holds dual nationality. ^[11] Valencia González holds dual nationality and is considered one of the most relevant regional leaders within the criminal organization. ^[12]