José González Valencia

José González Valencia is a Mexican drug trafficker and a key figure in the Los Cuinis cartel, which played a significant role in financing the rise of the Jalisco New Generation cartel (CJNG). In June 2023, he was sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to international cocaine trafficking. His arrest in 2017 in Brazil marked a significant blow to the cartel's operations, as he was apprehended while vacationing under a false identity. José is known for his involvement in the violent and expansive drug trade that has plagued both Mexico and the United States.