Mexican Navy kills U.S.-wanted cartel operator in Sinaloa
By The BriefBrief
Mexican naval forces killed Jesús “Chuy” González Peñuelas and another man in Sinaloa on Monday, Oct. 26, during an operation that included air and ground forces. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch announced the deaths on Wednesday. The Navy and Security Secretariat said DNA and fingerprint tests are still needed to confirm both men’s identities; the United States had offered up to $5 million for González.
WHO:Mexican naval forces
WHAT:Killed Jesús “Chuy” González Peñuelas and another man in Sinaloa during an operation.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Sinaloa, Mexico
WHY:The Navy Ministry said its personnel repelled an armed attack near Alfredo V. Bonfil.
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