Mexican authorities destroy drug gangs' statues of 'saint death'

March 27, 2009

Mexican government officials have destroyed dozens of statues of Santa Muerte, the "saint death" popularized by drug traffickers. The statues, similar to the popular representation of the Grim Reaper, were located along the roads near the border of Texas, evidently as a sign of the drug gangs' power.

 

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Further information:

• Mexico destroys 'Death Saint' revered by criminals (AP)