The Mexican government recently announced plans to auction a piece of land within the country club where Nemesio Oseguera, also known as “El Mencho,” died in a clash with the army in February. Although officials have not linked the property directly to Oseguera, the land is situated in the area where he was killed in Tapalpa, Jalisco, on February 22 during a military operation.
The property’s starting price is approximately $750,000, and it is part of a list of 211 properties slated for auction on Thursday. Previously, the government auctioned homes once owned by Sinaloa Cartel founder Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is currently imprisoned in the United States.
The military operation that ended Oseguera’s life was supported by U.S. intelligence. Special forces located Oseguera “hidden in the undergrowth” in Jalisco, finding religious items in his home. Authorities tracked one of his romantic partners to the hideout.
El Mencho’s death incited violent reprisals by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), resulting in roadblocks and vehicle fires across two-thirds of Mexico. Dozens were killed, including 25 National Guard members.
In 2025, under the Trump administration, CJNG was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization. In March, Oseguera was buried in a golden casket with military presence in Zapopan, Guadalajara.
Last month, the cartel faced another setback when Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” was captured hiding in a ditch. Considered a potential successor to El Mencho, the U.S. had offered a $5 million reward for his capture. A U.S. federal grand jury recently expanded charges against Silva, accusing him of methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.