Valeria Márquez Murder Investigation: US Sanctions CJNG Members

Valeria Márquez's murder occurred on May 13, 2025, while she was live-streaming on TikTok from her beauty salon, 'Blossom The Beauty Lounge,' in Zapopan, Jalisco. Initial reports indicated that a man posing as a delivery driver entered the establishment and shot her in the chest and head.

The US Treasury Department's sanctions against five CJNG members include freezing their assets in the US and prohibiting US individuals and companies from doing business with them. Ricardo Ruiz Velasco, also known as 'El Doble R,' is identified as a key suspect in Márquez's murder. However, the Fiscalía de Jalisco has stated that they have not yet found conclusive evidence linking him to the crime.

The CJNG, led by Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho,' is one of the most powerful and violent drug cartels in Mexico. The US government has offered a $15 million reward for information leading to El Mencho's capture. The cartel is a primary source of fentanyl and other illicit drugs entering the United States. The US has declared CJNG a terrorist organization.

The investigation is ongoing under the feminicide protocol, indicating the authorities are considering gender-based violence as a motive.

Valeria Márquez was a 23-year-old Mexican influencer and businesswoman who was murdered on May 13, 2025.

The US Treasury Department sanctioned five CJNG members, including a suspect in Márquez's murder, to disrupt the cartel's financial operations and combat their violent activities.

The Fiscalía de Jalisco is investigating the murder under the feminicide protocol and is seeking information from US authorities regarding Ricardo Ruiz Velasco's potential involvement.

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