GUADALAJARA, Jalisco.— The golden casket arrived at the private cemetery Recinto de la Paz shortly after noon. Inside was the body that, according to federal sources consulted unofficially, corresponds to Rubén Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho”, identified by authorities as the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The white hearse departed at 11:15 a.m. from Funerales La Paz, located in the San Andrés neighborhood in eastern Guadalajara. It traveled along Javier Mina, Juárez and Vallarta avenues, then took Aviación toward Zapopan. There were no sirens or official convoy—only a group of traffic police motorcyclists clearing a path through traffic.
A second hearse, gold in color, followed behind. On its platform stood a monumental floral arrangement shaped like a rooster, crafted with red flowers and feathers. Another large arrangement bore a white ribbon with the initials CJNG.
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Banda music played at the cemetery entrance. “Y si me matan” and “Un puño de tierra” could be heard. The casket was carried into the chapel as relatives and companions formed a brief, restrained circle.
Later, six tow trucks arrived carrying large floral wreaths mounted on their platforms. One of them belonged to the company “Grúas Oseguera.” They were placed beside the entrance.
As the burial proceeded inside, some attendees began to leave. Among them was a young man dressed in black, his head bloodied. He identified himself as Emilio Previtali, a student at Tec Guadalajara of Italian origin. He said several men assaulted him when he tried to take photographs and that they took two cameras and a cellphone.
The cemetery remained under the watch of Mexican Army and National Guard personnel. Patrol units from the Jalisco State Police conducted rounds until 3:30 p.m. Afterward, security was left in the hands of private staff.
Most attendees departed before visiting hours ended. A small group remained inside. Behind closed doors, the music continued.
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