# US unveils charges against leaders of a Mexican cartel

https://mins.news/en/video/14419

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 18:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub_IqkN56q4

> The US Justice Department has unsealed criminal charges against five alleged senior members of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the move. The case targets people described as high-ranking figures in the cartel. The announcement identifies the defendants as alleged members, while the specific charges are not detailed here.

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