The United States government has announced sanctions against two Mexican nationals and nine entities involved in illicit fuel theft operations. These individuals and organizations are linked to the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which is classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
According to the U.S. Treasury, the CJNG has systematically exploited Mexico’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors to fund its operations. This activity poses a significant risk to the U.S. financial system and legitimate American business interests. The sanctions underscore the administration’s ongoing commitment to dismantling terrorist organizations and enhancing national security.
These measures were implemented under the counterterrorism authority of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, and E.O. 14059, which targets the global proliferation of illicit drugs and their manufacturing processes.
