US Sanctions Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The sanctions by the United States — United States Department of the Treasury against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel are expected to disrupt the cartel's illicit financial operations, particularly in fuel theft and tax evasion. This could lead to increased stability in the Mexican energy sector and potentially reduce the flow of illegal funds, positively impacting legitimate businesses in the transportation, financial services, and real estate industries by reducing unfair competition.
The United States — United States Department of the Treasury announced sanctions and a new bank alert targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico's most powerful criminal enterprise. The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on two Mexican men and nine companies linked to a cartel-operated fuel theft ring, which generates tens of millions of dollars annually through tax evasion. Additionally, the United States — Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to financial institutions to identify red flags of fuel smuggling from the U.S. into Mexico. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that these actions highlight the cartels' expansion beyond traditional drug trafficking. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel operates in 21 of Mexico's 32 states, surpassing the Sinaloa Cartel. Former President Donald Trump had previously designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
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