Archive · 15 Aug 2025
US Offers $10M for Cartel Leader; Charges Members
The US is taking action against a Mexican drug cartel called United Cartels.
They are offering a $10 million reward for the capture of the cartel's leader, Juan Jose Farias Alvarez, also known as "El Abuelo."
The US government is also charging five top members of the cartel and freezing their assets.
The State Department has labeled the cartel as a terrorist organization.
These actions are part of an effort to stop the flow of drugs like meth, fentanyl, and cocaine into the US.
Meanwhile, Mexico has sent 26 wanted people, some of whom are high-ranking cartel members, to the US.
US offers a $10 million reward for the arrest of United Cartels leader, Juan Jose Farias Alvarez.
The Justice Department unsealed indictments against five high-ranking United Cartels members.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on United Cartels and Los Viagras.
The State Department designated the United Cartels as a foreign terrorist organization.
Mexico transferred 26 fugitives to the US, including cartel members.
- Who
- The US government, members of the United Cartels, and other cartel members.
- What
- The US announced rewards for cartel leaders and imposed sanctions.
- When
- Announcements were made on Thursday.
- Where
- The actions involve the US and Mexico, targeting cartels operating in Michoacan.
- Why
- To combat drug trafficking, disrupt the cartels, and bring leaders to justice.
US Actions
Mexican Cartels
Impact of US Actions
US Actions
Increased law enforcement activity, aiming to disrupt the drug trade and bring cartel leaders to justice.
Mexican Cartels
Ongoing problem of drug trafficking continues to persist, as suggested by the actions of the cartels themselves.
- Cartel Name
- United Cartels
- Leader with Reward
- Juan Jose Farias Alvarez ($10 million)
- Other Rewards
- $5 million each for Nicolas Sierra Santana and Alfonso Fernandez Magallon; $3 million each for Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez and Edgar Orozco Cabadas
- Charges
- Drug trafficking
- Drugs Mentioned
- Methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine
- Sanctions by
- US Treasury Department
- Mexican Extraditions
- 26 fugitives
