Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known by the alias 'El Sapo', is identified as a key figure in the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) involved in forced recruitment and training operations within the cartel, managing multiple training centers in the Jalisco region since at least 2017.
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Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán is referred to as El Sapo, a leader within the CJNG.
Después del luto por El Mencho, escribe Héctor de Mauleón
Mexico· 2026-03-03
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known as El Sapo, is involved in recruitment and training for the CJNG.
El Plumas y el grupo duro del Cártel Jalisco, escribe Héctor de MauleónMexico· 2026-03-02
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, El Sapo, is described by the U.S. Treasury as a plaza chief in Puerto Vallarta and linked to numerous crimes.
En el operativo contra "El Mencho" fue abatido el autor intelectual del asesinato de Carlos Manzo, por Héctor de MauleónMexico· 2026-02-25
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known as 'El Sapo', is mentioned as a potential leader within the CJNG.
CJNG, con una guerra interna por el nuevo liderazgo, tras muerte de "El Mencho"Mexico· 2026-02-24
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known as 'El Sapo', is associated with drug trafficking logistics towards the United States.
¿Quién podrá reemplazar a “El Mencho”? Los posibles cabecillas del CJNG en México y EE. UU.
Guatemala· 2026-02-23
He is identified by authorities as the person responsible for the forced recruitment structure of the CJNG.
Rancho Izaguirre, “el sitio donde torturan personas”Mexico· 2025-09-29
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known as El Sapo, is recognized for directing mass recruitment strategies.
EE. UU. sanciona al "Mencho" y al sospechoso de asesinar a la influencer Valeria MárquezGuatemala· 2025-06-18
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán is also sanctioned by the U.S. for his involvement with the CJNG.
EU sanciona por terrorismo a "El Mencho"; también al supuesto asesino de la influencer Valeria MárquezMexico· 2025-06-18
Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán is accused of directing a recruitment camp for the cartel.
EE. UU. sanciona a cinco líderes del Cártel de Jalisco Nueva GeneraciónGuatemala· 2025-06-18Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known as El Sapo, is the alleged leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel responsible for forced recruitment and training.
Fiscalía de Jalisco sabía de campos del CJNG desde 2017Mexico· 2025-03-26
