Chuy González killed in Guasave: the US was offering 5 million dollars for him
Jesús González Peñuelas died in a clash with the Navy in Sinaloa. The US accused him of drug trafficking since 2007 and had sanctioned him this year for money laundering. Another man, known as El Profe, also died.
Translated from the original Spanish article. Read in Spanish
News published on October 29, 2026. The situation may have changed since then.
Jesús González Peñuelas, known as Chuy González, died on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a clash with the Navy in Guasave, Sinaloa, in northwestern Mexico.
How it happened
The clash came after a chase through several communities in Guasave. Sources disagree on the exact location: some mention Alfredo V. Bonfil and Estación Capomas, others Estación Bamoa and Siete Ejidos.
Two people died. The other was identified as Cesáreo Peñuelas Ruiz, known as El Profe. Authorities seized stolen vehicles and rifles.
The US was offering up to 5 million dollars for information leading to his capture.
Who he was
The US accused him of running a drug production and distribution network since at least 2007. In 2026, OFAC, the US Treasury office that enforces sanctions, sanctioned him for money laundering.
Some outlets describe him as the number two of the Guasave Cartel; others, as an operator of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Who confirmed it
It was announced by Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's security secretary. At first, the identification was preliminary, pending forensic tests.
For what is happening in Mexican politics, read [why the head of the INE resigned](taddei-ine.html).
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Sources (in Spanish)
- El operativo, las víctimas y la recompensa: El Financiero e Infobae (27 y 28 de octubre de 2026).
- Lugares del enfrentamiento: Milenio y UnoTV.
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