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US offers $10 million for capture of brothers said to lead Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in Tijuana
Summary
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Thursday that it would pay up to $10 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of two brothers identified as leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in the state of Baja California, which includes Tijuana.
The reward offer came the same day that authorities announced a new indictment against Rene Arzate Garcia, 42, known as “La Rana" ("The Frog"). He was initially charged with drug crimes in San Diego. The superseding indictment includes charges of conspiracy, narcoterrorism and material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and Alfonso Arzate Garcia, 52, known as “Aquiles” ("Achilles"). Their whereabouts are unknown.
“As controllers of a critical trafficking node in Tijuana at the U.S. border, the Arzate-Garcia brothers have become key essential components of the cartel’s command-and-control structure,” the State Department said. “Their control of the Tijuana Plaza offers the Sinaloa Cartel a tactical advantage in maintaining dominance over rival organizations, ensuring no interruption to the busiest border crossing in the Western Hemisphere.”
California's border with Mexico has been a battleground between the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels.
The rewards were announced four days after the Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel. The drug lord was the Mexican government’s biggest prize yet to show the Trump administration in its efforts to crack down on the cartels.
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The reward offer came the same day that authorities announced a new indictment against Rene Arzate Garcia, 42, known as “La Rana" ("The Frog"). He was initially charged with drug crimes in San Diego. The superseding indictment includes charges of conspiracy, narcoterrorism and material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and Alfonso Arzate Garcia, 52, known as “Aquiles” ("Achilles"). Their whereabouts are unknown.
“As controllers of a critical trafficking node in Tijuana at the U.S. border, the Arzate-Garcia brothers have become key essential components of the cartel’s command-and-control structure,” the State Department said. “Their control of the Tijuana Plaza offers the Sinaloa Cartel a tactical advantage in maintaining dominance over rival organizations, ensuring no interruption to the busiest border crossing in the Western Hemisphere.”
California's border with Mexico has been a battleground between the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels.
The rewards were announced four days after the Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel. The drug lord was the Mexican government’s biggest prize yet to show the Trump administration in its efforts to crack down on the cartels.
Follow UFC Mexico live results and round-by-round updates for the Brandon Moreno vs. Lone'er Kavanagh fight card on Saturday in Mexico City.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 marks the final WWE premium live event before WrestleMania 42 in April. Follow live updates from tonight's event.
The best tummy control leggings offer flattering midsection support, stay-put high waistbands and stretchy, sweat-wicking fabrics for workouts, errands and everyday wear.
OpenAI has reached an agreement with the Defense Department to deploy its models in the agency's network, company chief Sam Altman has revealed on X.
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Even as U.S. women bring home more Olympic gold, many say the recognition still hasn't caught up.
Alex Pereira is giving up his current belt.
Plum joined Phantom this season and led a turnaround from last place to first in the league.
The undefeated RedHawks bounced back from their coach being T'd up and then from a nine-point deficit with 6:38 remaining.
Five people have been arrested in a case a judge claimed was sparked by thefts from the former first-rounder's rental home.
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The U.S. State Department has announced a significant reward for information leading to the capture of key figures in Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. This move highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and associated financial crimes.