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#### “El Cuini”, Brother-in-Law of “El Mencho”, Transferred from CDMX Prison to El Altiplano
Abigael González Valencia, known as “El Cuini,” a key figure in the criminal group Los Cuinis and financial manager for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was transferred on September 6, 2024, from the Santa Martha Acatitla medium-security prison in Mexico City to the high-security El Altiplano prison in Almoloya de Juárez, Estado de México.
El Cuini, who is also the brother-in-law of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” leader of the CJNG, was moved under heavy security, including personnel from various security departments and the military.
Authorities have not disclosed the reasons behind the transfer of “El Cuini” from the medium-security facility to the maximum-security prison. On July 2, 2024, it was revealed that a second formal prison order was issued against González Valencia as part of case number 45/2015. The Mexican Federal judiciary cited charges of illegal firearm possession exclusively used by the military.
Additionally, González Valencia has a long-standing extradition process to the United States dating back to May 2015, where he faces charges related to organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering in the District of Columbia’s Federal Court.
His criminal history is extensive, including a 2015 arrest in Puerto Vallarta and multiple prison transfers due to security concerns, as well as ties to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). González Valencia has actively contested his extradition, but Mexico’s judiciary has generally opposed granting him legal protection.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” has been a significant figure in the drug trade since the 1980s and is currently one of the most wanted criminals by Mexican and U.S. authorities. The CJNG, initially a part of the Sinaloa Cartel, is recognized as one of the wealthiest and most expansive drug trafficking organizations globally, with substantial operations in Europe, Canada, and Asia.
### Secondary Article
#### US Sanctions Key Figures of CJNG Cartel
In a related update, the United States Department of the Treasury recently announced new sanctions against several top figures of the CJNG. These sanctions aim to disrupt the financial networks supporting the cartel’s global drug trafficking operations. The sanctions target individuals involved in money laundering and drug distribution channels.
The sanctions, implemented under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, block these individuals’ assets within U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit American entities from conducting business with them. The move is part of a broader strategy by U.S. authorities to dismantle the economic foundations of drug cartels and curb the flow of narcotics into the country.
“These actions underscore our commitment to using all available tools to dismantle these dangerous organizations,” said a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The CJNG and its affiliates are responsible for significant portions of the fentanyl and methamphetamine flow into the United States, contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis.
Efforts continue to capture “El Mencho,” with Mexican and U.S. authorities doubling down on intelligence-sharing and coordinated operations to target the financial and operational structures of the CJNG.
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