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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A local leader of the Mexican folk saint cult “La Santa Muerte” was gunned down at an altar to the skeletal figure late Friday, authorities said.

It was December 12 1531 when the Virgin Mary first appeared in Mexico, telling Juan Diego to build a church - providing the ...

Authorities say a local leader of the Mexican folk saint cult “La Santa Muerte” has been gunned down at an altar to the skeletal figure Credit: AP Credit: AP MEXICO CITY (AP) — A local ...