Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho buried in golden casket

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried in a golden casket in Zapopan, Mexico, following his death at the hands of the military. His funeral drew a large crowd, with security heightened due to fears of cartel retaliation after his killing, which resulted in over 70 deaths across various states. The burial site remains undisclosed for safety reasons, reflecting the common secrecy surrounding the funerals of drug lords in Mexico.

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