Mar 4 • 03:03 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Did 'El Mencho' die while being transported to Mexico City? This was revealed by the death certificate of the CJNG leader

The death certificate of Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho' reveals discrepancies regarding the official account of his death, indicating he died in Tapalpa, Jalisco, rather than during transport to Morelia, Michoacán.

The recent publication of Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho''s death certificate has caused a stir, as it contradicts the official version regarding the circumstances of his death. According to the document issued by the Civil Registry of Mexico City, 'El Mencho' died due to multiple traumatic injuries, including penetrating wounds from gunfire. This detailed account raises questions about the reliability of the information released by government officials.

The death certificate specifies that 'El Mencho' passed away at 10:30 AM on Sunday, February 22nd, in Tapalpa, Jalisco, where a military operation targeted the infamous criminal leader. In contrast, the official narrative provided by Ricardo Trevilla, head of the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena), suggests that he died during his transfer to an airport in Morelia, Michoacán. Such inconsistencies complicate the already murky circumstances surrounding the death of a figure known for his significant role in organized crime in Mexico.

This revelation not only challenges the accuracy of government reports but also prompts broader discussions about the ongoing conflict with drug cartels in Mexico. The circumstances of 'El Mencho's' death could have ramifications for local and national security strategies, as well as implications for the perceptions of the Mexican public regarding the government's approach to combatting organized crime.

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