Today, the Malverde following reflects both local expressions of resistance and broader cultural tensions surrounding faith, crime, and identity in modern Mexico. Since Malverde's supposed death, he has …

Jul 1, 2023 · In the vast landscape of Mexican folklore, a captivating figure has emerged, capturing the hearts of many with his tale of courage, justice, and compassion. His name is Jesús Malverde, an …

Jul 9, 2018 · Allegedly born on December 24th, 1870 (remember the date) in northern Mexico, Jesús Juárez Mazo was a young man of humble origins whose parents died either of hunger or a minor …

May 31, 2025 · Want to learn about Mexican saints and their meanings? This article features unofficial saints and Mexican saints recognized by the Catholic Church.

His name is Jesús Malverde, a cult hero known as a Robin Hood figure who supposedly stole from the rich to give to the poor. Among his titles – Angel of the Poor, Generouse Bandit, and Narco Saint.

May 18, 2015 · Every year at midnight the night of May 2, followers of Jesús Malverde begin to arrive at a chapel in the city of Culiacán, Mexico, to celebrate his life and pay him back for the favors they...

Feb 8, 2016 · There is very little in the historical record to support that Jesus Malverde even existed. The legend is supposedly based on a man named Jesus Juarez Mazo, who was from a small town …

There, homage is paid to Jesús Malverde, also called the narco-saint. A constant stream of people can usually be found there, placing candles near busts, leaving framed photographs of loved ones they …

Jul 6, 2022 · Most street shrines in Mexico are dedicated to a single Catholic or folk saint. Makeshift public altars to the Virgin of Guadalupe, Saint Jude, and Santa Muerte figure among the most …

Dec 1, 2018 · Jesús Malverde is a spiritual icon that originated in Sinaloa, Mexico, over one hundred years ago. Known as “The Generous Bandit” and “The Angel of the Poor,” Malverde represents …