By Breaking Editor 
In a high-profile funeral on March 2, 2026, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, more commonly known as “El Mencho,” the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was laid to rest in Zapopan, Jalisco. The event attracted a significant military presence, with more than 80 members of the Mexican Army, National Guard, and local police supervising the proceedings to prevent potential violence amid concerns of retaliation from rival gangs.
Oseguera’s remains were transported in a gold gilded coffin, symbolizing both his wealth and the high stakes of his criminal empire. The funeral procession commenced from a funeral home in Guadalajara, making its way to the Recinto de la Paz cemetery in Zapopan, amid a heavy security operation, as reported by various local media outlets.
The ceremony, which included a band performance and an extensive display of floral tributes — totaling over 500 — drew family members and close associates of the late cartel leader. However, it occurred amidst heightened security tensions, given Oseguera’s significant influence in the underworld.
In a striking incident surrounding the burial, an Italian citizen reportedly attempted to infiltrate the funeral, purportedly seeking notoriety through social media engagement, but was promptly turned away. The amount of risk people will take for social media clout certainly raises eyebrows about the lengths to which individuals might go for a moment in the social media spotlight.
The state of affairs in Zapopan and the surrounding metropolitan area remains fraught with tension as authorities remain vigilant in the aftermath of Oseguera’s death in Tapalpa, a situation underscored by the noticeable military presence during his final rites.