an hour agoEl Mencho is buried in a golden coffin, his funeral in Mexico under strong security
Periskopi(4 months ago)
(4 months ago)Tombing the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel cartel, Nemesio Orguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, took place on Monday in tight security and under an atmosphere highlighted the secret in the western Mexican state of Jalisco. According to a federal official, the mortar ceremony was held at a cemetery in Zapan, a suburb of the city [...]
According to a federal official, the mortar ceremony was held at a cemetery in Zapan, a suburb of the town of Guadaira, but authorities refused to officially confirm the location, citing security reasons. The area was surrounded by increased military presence, while the golden coffin of Oguera Cervante was surrounded by large wreaths of flowers.
Tens participated in the procession, many with black umbrellas despite sunny weather. A band played traditional music “banda”, while some of the wreaths carried the symbol of a cock, a reference to his nickname “The Lord of Turkey”.
“El Mencho” was killed just over a week ago during a Mexican Army operation to capture him. According to the death certificate quoted by the Associated Press, he lost his life from multiple wounds with firearms in the chest, stomach and legs. Defence Minister Ricardo Trevillea said he and his two bodyguards were seriously injured in a shootout near a residence in Tapalpa and died during the hospital shipment.
The body was sent to Mexico City for autopsy and then handed over to the family. Authorities stressed that the burial was planned, according to common practices in cases of violent deaths, to allow the collection of further forensic evidence if necessary.
The death of the cartel leader has caused a wave of violence in some 20 countries in Mexico. According to official data, more than 70 people have lost their lives in the military operation and in subsequent revenge acts. The government has announced that security operations continue, aimed at hitting other high cartel figures.
In Mexico the burials of drug bosses are often covered by mystery and symbolic, feeding a mythical image among their supporters. Within hours of his death, songs called “narco-corridos” were composed to commemorate his image.
“funeral El Mencho”, accompanied by strict security measures and institutional silence on details, adds to a long and dark tradition in the history of Mexican cartels.
