"That peaceful arrest during which smiles were even exchanged was the culmination of months of negotiations between U.S. authorities and one of Colombia's most powerful drug traffickers. He was accused of flooding drug routes with more than 900 tons of cocaine and laundering billions of dollars. The scene, recounted by Colombian historian Petrit Baquero, marked the demise of Julio Lozano Pirateque, alias Patricia."
"The existence and true power of this organization is shrouded in controversy in Colombia. The invisible narcos report The Colombian intelligence services have just shed more light on this criminal group, which until now operated in the shadows. In a secret report, to which EL PAIS has had access, the NJN is described as a powerful organization, the heir to a former cartel considered the largest cocaine exporter in Colombian history. The network has taken root in Dubai, Mexico, Turkey, and Spain."
Fifteen years ago Julio Lozano Pirateque (alias Patricia) was arrested in Panama, accused of trafficking over 900 tons of cocaine and laundering billions. After extradition and a six-year sentence he receded from public view until President Gustavo Petro accused him of leading a criminal organization allegedly plotting to assassinate him. The president named the group the New Drug Trafficking Board (NJN), which extends influence into emeralds, soccer, and private security, with part of its leadership reportedly living in Madrid. A secret Colombian intelligence dossier describes the NJN as an heir to Colombia's largest former cartel, operating in Dubai, Mexico, Turkey, and Spain, and labels its leaders 'invisible narcos' who present as executives.
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