Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was buried this Monday in a cemetery in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, in a golden casket, accompanied by regional Mexican music and a significant military and police presence.
A Lavish Farewell Amidst Security
At noon on Monday, the funeral procession arrived at the Recinto de La Paz cemetery, located west of the city and 23 kilometers from where the wake was held. The cemetery was secured by federal, state, and municipal security forces.
The body was transported in a gold-colored casket and greeted by a regional music band playing songs such as “El muchacho alegre” before being taken into the chapel. The procession was preceded by three trucks carrying dozens of floral arrangements, which were able to enter the cemetery through the usual routes due to their size.
Since Saturday, when family members claimed the body from the Attorney General’s Office in Mexico City, a large security deployment has been in place throughout the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area by the Mexican Army, the National Guard, and state police.
The body of the most wanted capo in Mexico and the United States arrived at the funeral home Sunday night, heavily escorted by civilian and military vehicles tasked with guarding the procession.
From that moment on, dozens of floral arrangements with white roses arrived, including one with a ribbon bearing the initials “CJNG,” and another with red roses shaped like a rooster. Most of the arrangements arrived without ribbons identifying the sender.
The military operation against El Mencho, 59, took place in Tapalpa, 130 kilometers south of Guadalajara, and triggered a wave of violence throughout much of Mexico, including road blockades, business fires, flight cancellations, and attacks on security forces.
Authorities reported that 25 members of the National Guard and more than 30 members of the CJNG died in clashes following the military operation, most of them in the state of Jalisco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was El Mencho’s role?
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, was the leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) since its founding in 2009.
Where was El Mencho buried?
El Mencho was buried in the Recinto de La Paz cemetery in Zapopan, near Guadalajara.
What security measures were in place during the funeral?
A significant military and police presence secured the funeral procession and the Recinto de La Paz cemetery.
As Jalisco continues to recover from the fires and disturbances of Sunday, February 22nd, the state governor, Pablo Lemus, previously decreed a “Red Code” for two days due to the violent response from Oseguera’s allies and associates following his death.
