Notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was buried in a gold-coloured coffin on Monday after being killed in a gunfight with Mexican special forces in late February. He was 59.
Oseguera founded the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and had been Mexico’s most-wanted man. The U.S. had offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
After his death, cartel members set vehicles on fire and blocked roads in about 20 states. Security forces were heavily deployed at his funeral near Guadalajara to prevent more violence.
The ceremony included ranchero music and songs that praise drug lords. Many mourners wore face masks to hide their identities. Despite the large funeral, his grave was said to be simple compared to other cartel leaders.
Officials see his death as a major win for the government, but there are fears that fighting within the cartel could lead to more violence.
