U.S. Government Offers $10 Million Reward for Alleged Cartel Leader

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar.

Guzmán Salazar is identified by U.S. authorities as a key leader of the “Los Chapitos” faction, a group within the Sinaloa Cartel. The faction is widely reported to have inherited trafficking networks and operational influence from his father, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, who is currently serving a life sentence in the United States.

According to federal authorities, Guzmán Salazar faces multiple charges related to drug trafficking and organized crime activities. The reward underscores the U.S. government’s continued efforts to target high-level figures within transnational criminal organizations.

Broader Context

The announcement highlights Washington’s strategy of combining financial incentives with international cooperation to disrupt cartel leadership structures. Large reward programs are often used to encourage intelligence sharing from informants and global partners.

As law enforcement intensifies pressure on cartel networks, leadership transitions and internal power shifts continue to shape the evolving landscape of organized crime in Mexico and beyond.

The $10 million reward signals that Guzmán Salazar remains a high-priority target in ongoing anti-narcotics operations.