Often called the “narco-saint,” Jesús Malverde is a controversial figure revered by some as a protector of the poor—and by others as a symbol of cartel devotion. This video traces his mythical origins ...
MSN: How Jesús Malverde became a folk saint of the narco world
Jesús Malverde is a legendary figure associated with Sinaloa, Mexico, often described as a bandit executed in the early 1900s. Over time, he evolved into a folk saint revered by smugglers and ...
Reason: Jose Guerena Evidence: Don't Buy Your Kids the Jesús Malverde Bobblehead
The series, premiering at 9 p.m. Tuesday on Telemundo, is one of the network’s most ambitious productions to date. Fernandez portrays Jesús Malverde, a Mexican folk hero from the late 19th and early ...
Houston Chronicle: Meet Jesús Malverde, the patron saint of Mexico's drug cartels
Mexican folklore intertwines with the drug wars in the legend of Jesús Malverde. He steals from the rich and gives to the poor. He’s worshiped by the poor. And some say Malverde protects narcos like ...
Yahoo Noticias en Español: Jesús Malverde, el ‘santo incómodo’ que veneran narcotraficantes y pobladores de México
La Iglesia Católica no lo reconoce pero eso importa poco. Cada 3 de mayo, los creyentes de Jesús Malverde, también conocido como “El Santo de los Narcos”, arriban a la Capilla que Don Eligio González ...
Jesús Malverde, el ‘santo incómodo’ que veneran narcotraficantes y pobladores de México
Ofrendas. Dólares, música, alhajas y flores son las ofrendas que todos los días se reciben en la capilla de Jesús Malverde en Culiacán, Sinaloa, para agasajar al "santo laico". EL UNIVERSAL 100 años ...