Who is Freddy Chacón, alias “El Mexicano”, alleged CJNG liaison arrested in Colombia and wanted by the US

On September 26, 2026, Medellín Mayor Federico “Fico” Gutiérrez announced via X that Freddy Chacón, known as “El Mexicano,” was placed at the disposal of Colombia's migration authorities following his arrest.

Chacón is identified as an alleged liaison for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) operating in Colombia and is wanted by the United States.