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Mexico's 'El Mencho' reportedly built his own hospital, another sign of how cartels do public relati
Zachary Goodwin and Chris Dalby, InSight Crime 4 hours ago
Reports that the head of the Jalisco Cartel New Generation constructed a hospital, both for himself and local residents, is an actual concrete example of Mexico's criminal groups investing in real infrastructure to garner the support of local communities.
On July 27, El Universal reported that Mexican authorities had located a hospital in the Jalisco state community of El Alcíhuatl allegedly built by Jalisco Cartel New Generation (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación — CJNG) boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho."
The hospital was primarily constructed so that Oseguera Cervantes, who is believed to suffer from kidney disease, could receive treatment without putting himself at risk of capture by authorities. However, local residents and members of El Mencho's security team are reportedly also allowed to use the hospital's services.
The CJNG has consistently made headlines this summer with several unprecedented displays of force.
More:
https://www.businessinsider.com/hospital-built-by-el-mencho-evidence-mexico-cartel-public-relations-2020-8
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and children
