CARNE AND QUESO
RETRO-CRAP - A BLAST FROM THE PAST ASS
THE STORY OF
SANTA JESUS MALVERDE
In commemoration of SB 1070, a bill just passed in Arizona that makes having a mustache while wearing a cowboy-hat grounds for arrest, CARNE AND QUESO presents this little frijole in the hopes that it will propagate the stereotype that the fine people of Mexico are all Catholic, bejeweled-gun carrying, bad-ass drug dealers. The following text is written by Special Agent Robert J. Botsch, formerly assigned to the EI Paso FBI office where he investigated Mexican drug-trafficking organizations, he currently serves in the Law Enforcement Communication Unit at the FBI Academy
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The Legend
Jesus Malverde was a notorious Mexican bandit who stole from the rich to give to the poor. He received fame and notoriety in the state of Sinoloa around the turn of the 20th century. During that period, from 1877 to 1911, Porfilio Diaz ruled Mexico. Viewed as a modernizer who encouraged the growth of big business, Diaz was particularly interested in attracting foreign investors. His lack of concern for the millions of residents living in poverty caused major social problems and unrest that eventually led to the Mexican Revolution
. Some people turned to crime as a means of survival.
. Some people turned to crime as a means of survival.
Jesus Malverde became a folk hero to the region's poor and working class because he challenged the Mexican government's authority and refused to comply with its laws. According to
the legend, Malverde rode through the hills near the city of Culiacan in Sinoloa wearing green clothing to blend into his environment, committing banditry
, and distributing the proceeds from his crimes to the area's impoverished inhabitants.These so-called acts of kindness ultimately earned him such titles as Angel of the Poor or Generous Bandit.
the legend, Malverde rode through the hills near the city of Culiacan in Sinoloa wearing green clothing to blend into his environment, committing banditry
, and distributing the proceeds from his crimes to the area's impoverished inhabitants.These so-called acts of kindness ultimately earned him such titles as Angel of the Poor or Generous Bandit.
He continued his criminal pursuits until 1909 when Mexican law enforcement officials captured and executed him. Since his reported death, Malverde has earned the status of a Mexican folk hero, representing hope to Mexico's poor and underprivileged. A common belief remains that Malverde protects and provides assistance to the poor people of Mexico. Because of the limited accurate details about Malverde, historians never have been able to prove his existence. In fact, some believe that he never lived and that his legend, based on a compilation of several different people, has become a symbol of justice, similar to Robin Hood, for the working poor in Mexico.
The Link
The illegal drug trade has been a profitable business for decades. It has funneled billions of dollars back to Mexico, and at least a portion of the drug proceeds have reached the poor people willing to work for these criminal enterprises. Those living in poverty have worshiped the spirit of Jesus Malverde for years, frequently asking for protection and a variety of personal favors. Over time, some of his followers
entered the illegal drug trade and began asking Malverde for protection before, during, and after their drug-trafficking activities. To reinforce their beliefs, the traffickers often carried various items depicting Malverde's image hoping this paraphernalia would protect them further. If they successfully completed their drug-trafficking objective, they thanked Malverde for his guidance. If arrested, they continued to ask for his assistance throughout their court proceedings. This practice became so common that his legend flourished, and Malverde eventually was labeled the unofficial patron saint of drug traffickers.
entered the illegal drug trade and began asking Malverde for protection before, during, and after their drug-trafficking activities. To reinforce their beliefs, the traffickers often carried various items depicting Malverde's image hoping this paraphernalia would protect them further. If they successfully completed their drug-trafficking objective, they thanked Malverde for his guidance. If arrested, they continued to ask for his assistance throughout their court proceedings. This practice became so common that his legend flourished, and Malverde eventually was labeled the unofficial patron saint of drug traffickers.
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Not only did Malverde's likeness , a teenage Tom Selleck doppelganger, provide inspiration for a plethora of kitsch religious trinkets and shrines but also for various songs written about him and drug-trafficking called "corridos". At the end are two of those by Los Cadetes de Linares, who not only sing about narcos but also portray them in their music vidoes.
Hasta luego mi babosos! And to Jan Brewer, Joe Arpaio, Joe Sweeney, J. D. Hayworth, Jim Gilchrist and anyone that doesn't like Sonoran dogs, Yo cago en la leche de tu puta madre!
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