The Many Saints of the Cartels

In parts of Mexico and the United States, some cartel members use dark spiritual forces to assist them. We take a look at some of the saints of the cartels.

As the calendar turns from October to November, many places around the world celebrate their own local traditions and customs. For many countries in Europe and Latin America, November 1st is celebrated as All Saints Day, where Christians and Catholics celebrate and remember the life of the faithful departed.

Similarly, November 2nd is observed by some Christian denominations as All Souls Day, which is a day of prayer and remembrance for all the martyred and departed saints, both known and unknown. In the Philippines, the days are merged and are observed with a Hallow Mass, often followed by families visiting the graves and tombs of deceased family members repairing any damage to the gravesite, and offering prayers, candles, flowers, and sometimes food.

A similar celebration exists in Mexico and elsewhere, known as “el Día de los Muertos” or…