Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Nationality
Mexico
DoB
1992-05-20
Address
Jamaica Numero 1411, Colonia Cinco de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Reg. ID
ROCL920520MJCSML00, C.U.R.P.
Official reason
OFAC also designated today under the Kingpin Act senior CJNG member Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytan, who is also known as “El Sapo.” Mendoza Gaytan and his subordinates are responsible for kidnappings and numerous killings. Additionally, Mendoza Gaytan controls the Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco “plaza,” or sphere of influence, allowing him to oversee this area...
Other Information
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm692
Date of listing
2019-05-17
Authority
US
Program
Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 598
Regime
OFAC-horizontal
Target State
Drugs
Measures
Blocking Property
Official Information
The Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 598 (FNKSR), implement the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1901–1908), which provides authority for the application of sanctions to significant foreign narcotics traffickers and their organizations operating worldwide.
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