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America, Mexico, Tepito, Ciudad de Mexico. The Cult of Santa Muerte is a mixture of rituals and catholic theology. The origin of the cult is uncertain; it has only been expanding in Mexico recently. The cult is commonly associated with crime, and is part of the "Narcoculture". The criminals call upon the saint for protection and power. In the barrio of Tepito also know as "El barrio bravo" there are several altars for "La Santa Muerte" at this altars come criminals as well desperate people to pray for power healing and protection. -18.06.2008, DIGITAL PHOTO, 49.3 MB, copyright: Alex Espinosa/Gruppe28.

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America, Mexico, Tepito, Ciudad de Mexico. The Cult of Santa Muerte is a mixture of rituals and catholic theology. The origin of the cult is uncertain; it has only been expanding in Mexico recently. The cult is commonly associated with crime, and is part of the "Narcoculture". The criminals call upon the saint for protection and power. In the barrio of Tepito also know as "El barrio bravo" there are several altars for "La Santa Muerte" at this altars come criminals as well desperate people to pray for power healing and protection. -18.06.2008, DIGITAL PHOTO, 49.3 MB, copyright: Alex Espinosa/Gruppe28.
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