International Affairs

Colombia and Spain Strike a Blow Against Global Narco-Trafficking with Key Arrest

By National Security Desk | February 20, 2026

In a decisive joint effort, Colombian and Spanish authorities dismantled a critical financial hub of the notorious Clan del Golfo cartel, capturing Jhon Henry González Herrera—exposing the sophisticated ‘narco invisible’ tactics undermining lawful order and America’s security interests.

At a time when transnational crime threatens not only regional stability but also the security of the United States, Colombian police and Spain’s Guardia Civil delivered a significant victory against drug trafficking networks by arresting Jhon Henry González Herrera, alias Medio Labio. Recognized as a chief financial operator for Colombia's largest criminal organization, the Clan del Golfo, his capture marks an important step in curbing the flow of illicit narcotics endangering American communities. How Does This ‘Narco Invisible’ Threat Undermine Sovereignty and Security? Unlike traditional kingpins exposed on frontlines, González Herrera operated behind encrypted channels and complex financial schemes designed...

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