What The Narco Files Tell Us About The Presence Of The Sinaloa Cartel And CJNG In Colombia

Mexican authorities have raised alarms over the increasing recruitment of ex-Colombian soldiers by both the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). At least nine former Colombian military personnel were arrested for their involvement in a deadly antipersonnel mine attack in Michoacán, with additional cases involving participation in drone bomb assaults. This marks a troubling militarization of cartel operations, as these cartels tap into Colombia’s pool of combat-trained recruits to enhance their firepower and operational capabilities. Mexican officials have responded by denying entry to dozens of Colombians, even as diplomatic concerns grow amid ongoing cooperation efforts between the two countries.

Additionally, investigative reporting reveals that ex-Colombian soldiers are being recruited as mercenaries in states like Michoacán, Jalisco, and Guanajuato—often with logistical support disguised as tourism. These combat-hardened individuals are employed by CJNG and allied groups (e.g., Los Viagras) to conduct sophisticated operations including managing drones, handling explosives, and deploying landmines. Their presence has notably intensified violence in areas like La Ruana, plunging communities into fear and instability. Authorities have pressed Colombia for increased cooperation, although responses remain limited so far.


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Así fue como el Cártel de Sinaloa y el CJNG expandieron su control en Colombia, según NarcoFiles - Infobae