U.S. offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel
The U.S. government announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of a U.S. citizen accused of leading Mexico's most powerful cartel. The move represents an escalation in pressure against this individual.
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2 developments- Aug 5U.S. offers $25 million reward targeting US citizen who reportedly leads Mexico's most powerful cartel
- Aug 6U.S. offers $25 million reward for alleged new Mexico cartel leader
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Quiet for 73 daysLast development · Aug 6 — U.S. offers $25 million reward for alleged new Mexico cartel leader