El Mencho killing draws comparison to Pablo Escobar movies
Chaos in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho taken down during February 22 operation
El Mencho, whose full name is Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was killed on February 22 by the Mexican military after a whopping $10 million bounty.
The 59-year-old, known by his Cartel alias name, suffered injuries during a military operation and reportedly died while being taken to the hospital.
After his death was announced, pop culture fans began comparing him to Pablo Escobar as several movies and series have been based on his life.
One of the X users penned down: “Them dey shoot another Pablo Escobar movie,” speculating that the drug lord’s death and the chaos after operation might be adapted into an entertainement project.
Another commented on the situation that unfolded after El Mencho passed away, noting that the depiction in projects like “El Chap and many Mexican cartel tales were never an exaggeration.”
Pablo’s life has been depicted in several movies and series including Netflix original Narcos, Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord (El Patrón del Mal, 2012), Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ (2017) and others.
Who was Pablo Escobar?
The Medellin Cartel founder was notable for reportedly controlling nearly “80% of the cocaine” that was illegally trafficked in the United States.
He was taken down during an operation conducted on a rooftop by the Columbian police unit.
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