The two-story villa in the Tapalpa Country Club, where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, spent his final days, appeared in a state of disarray, according to Reuters.
Inside the villa, the kitchen was cluttered with takeout containers, rotten fruit, and bottles of water and milk. Potatoes and tomatoes were scattered across the floor, while the refrigerator was packed with various drinks and food items.
Shelves contained numerous medications for treating migraines, insomnia, acid reflux, and fungal infections. A vial of Tationil Plus along with a medication schedule was also found side-by-side in the freezer.
Additionally, the villa featured Catholic statues such as Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Jude Thaddeus placed on a makeshift altar. A handwritten biblical passage was found nearby, while the bedroom remained unkempt with only a few items of clothing organized.
According to information from the Mexican Ministry of National Defense, special forces located “El Mencho” after tracking a woman closely associated with Oseguera. When the military raided the premises, Oseguera attempted to retreat through the back garden but was ultimately shot dead.
The villa is located in Tapalpa, a popular ecological resort known for its golf courses and lakes, situated far from urban centers. This normally quiet area quickly became the center of attention following the recent anti-cartel operation.
Following Oseguera's death, several Mexican states have reported acts of retaliatory violence. The federal government continues to deploy forces to control and stabilize the security situation.
Source: Reuters, Mexican Ministry of National Defense.
