Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin
Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.
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"The certificate specified that Oseguera Cervantes had bullet wounds to his chest, abdomen and legs."
— Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes , Other
"I don’t think handing over the body to the family is going to recreate the havoc."
— David Mora , Academic
"We cannot disentangle religion from violence."
— Fabián Acosta Rico , Academic
Key People
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
David Mora is associated with the International Crisis Group, providing insights on political risks in Mexico.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Fabián Acosta Rico is a researcher at the University of Guadalajara and the Center of Religious Studies in Mexico.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', is a notorious drug lord in Mexico.
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Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried in a golden casket in Zapopan, Mexico, accompanied by heavy security and floral tributes, including rooster motifs referencing his nickname.
Mexican authorities returned the body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' to his family after he was killed by the Mexican army, following genetic tests to confirm familial ties.
Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' Mexican authorities discovered his final hideout in southern Jalisco state, revealing his strong religious devotion through various religious artifacts.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' was buried in a golden casket in Zapopan, Mexico, accompanied by a funeral procession with black umbrellas and banda music, reflecting his nickname 'Lord of the Roosters.'
Mexican authorities returned the body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' to his family after he was killed in a military operation, following genetic tests to confirm familial ties.
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