El Mencho: Buried in Golden Coffin with Military Presence

The burial of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," took place in a suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico, under tight security.

El Mencho was buried in a golden coffin, while a strong military presence was observed in the area. A federal official confirmed the burial, while the Attorney General's Office declined to confirm the location for security reasons.

Dozens of people accompanied the procession, with "banda" music, a traditional Mexican music genre, playing. Security measures around a funeral home had been reinforced since Sunday.

The cartel leader was killed recently by the Mexican army. According to the death certificate, he succumbed to multiple bullet wounds.

Authorities' concerns about security are considered valid, as El Mencho's death triggered a wave of violence. In Mexico, the burials of drug lords are often shrouded in mystery.

El Mencho's burial adds to a long tradition, with the presence of security forces and a veil of silence surrounding the location.