The U.S. government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the capture or conviction of two brothers associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, particularly operating in the border city of Tijuana, a key drug trafficking corridor into the U.S. The reward was made public on the same day that new charges were announced against René Arzate García, also known as 'La Rana', indicating a shift in the legal focus of U.S. authorities towards higher-profile suspects in the cartel's operations.

René, 42, was initially charged with drug trafficking offenses in San Diego but now faces much more serious allegations, including conspiracy, narcoterrorism, and materially aiding a foreign terrorist organization. His brother, Alfonso Arzate García, alias 'Aquiles', 52, is equally regarded as a crucial figure within the cartel's infrastructure in Mexico. Both brothers are thought to have significant control over drug smuggling routes and operations along the U.S.-Mexico border, making them high-value targets for law enforcement.

This development underscores the ongoing battle against the Sinaloa Cartel, especially in light of the recent arrest of the notorious leader 'El Mencho'. The U.S. government's substantial reward reflects the urgency and importance of dismantling the cartels' operational networks, as they continue to pose significant threats to public safety both in Mexico and the United States.