El Mencho, influential Mexican drug lord, buried in golden coffin amid unrest

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Notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was buried in a golden coffin on March 3. El Mencho, founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was one of Mexico's most wanted men, with a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head. His death triggered widespread violence and unrest across 20 Mexican states. The funeral featured a folk song and floral tributes, including one shaped like a rooster. Concerns remain about potential future violence as factions within the CJNG may vie for control.


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