12. Jesús Malverde

Drunk Church History

English - May 08, 2020 04:02 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MB
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¡Modern Mexican Robin Hoods! ¡Narcos! ¡El Chapo!

Jesús Malverde (1870 - 1909) was a bandit who arose from Mexico's rural poor. Though his existence is primarily that of legend, this Generous Bandit inspires many today--particularly the narcos, who have adopted him as a patron saint. Enjoy our Cinco de Mayo special!