A criminal group calling itself “Mexicanos Nueva Generación” (New Generation Mexicans) made its public appearance in Colombia just two weeks after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” the historic leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), on February 22, 2016, in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Colombian authorities confirmed the group’s existence through narco-messages, banners, and videos on social media that pledged allegiance to the CJNG and threatened local rivals. Therefore, it is presumed to be an international cell or franchise created to maintain cocaine trafficking operations to Mexico and the United States following the death of the drug lord.
The CJNG’s presence in Colombia is materializing with the emergence of “Mexicanos Nueva Generación.” The group is already displaying banners and posting videos on social media, confirming the Mexican cartel’s expansion into South American territory just two weeks after “El Mencho’s” death.
What is known so far about the group “Mexicans New Generation” and its Relationship with the CJNG in Colombia?
Colombian and Mexican intelligence agree that “Mexicanos Nueva Generación” (Mexicans New Generation) operates as an extension of the CJNG to secure cocaine routes from jungle labs to Colombian Pacific ports. The group’s first messages appeared in areas historically controlled by FARC dissidents and the Clan del Golfo. Direct threats have been reported against local traffickers who refuse to “pay taxes” to the new group. So far, no armed clashes have been confirmed, but tensions are rising in border regions with Ecuador and Venezuela.
- Name used: “Mexicanos Nueva Generación” (Mexican New Generation Cartel).
- Time elapsed: two weeks after the death of “El Mencho” (February 22, 2026).
- Method of appearance: narco-messages, banners, and videos on social media.
- Active areas: cocaine production and export regions in Colombia.
- Main objective: to control routes to Mexico and the United States.
- Confirmed relationship: explicit loyalty to the CJNG in all messages.
These elements indicate that the cartel seeks to maintain its global supply chain despite the loss of its founding leader. Why is the appearance of the CJNG in Colombia so alarming and why? Is a short-lived threat expected?
The CJNG’s expansion into Colombia represents a significant leap in its internationalization and could trigger turf wars with established local groups. This has generated alarm in both countries: in Colombia due to the risk of increased violence in production areas, and in Mexico due to the cartel’s potential financial strengthening, which could facilitate its internal restructuring. Authorities in both countries are intensifying intelligence sharing and joint operations. More arrests and seizures are expected in the coming weeks as the group attempts to consolidate its presence.
The CJNG’s arrival in Colombia could reshape the drug trafficking landscape in South America. Stay up-to-date with the latest news.
Source: apartadomex
