Construction Continues on Controversial First Santa Muerte Temple in Guatemala

CANTEL, Guatemala — Continuing construction of Guatemala’s first Santa Muerte temple, complete with a 36-foot effigy of the Skeleton Saint, is fueling controversy both nationally and in the town where it’s being built. Opponents—apparently mostly Pentecostals—have escalated their protests from social media to an on-site demonstration. Guatemala has the world’s largest Pentecostal population per capita, … Continue reading Construction Continues on Controversial First Santa Muerte Temple in Guatemala

Pentecostal Protesters March Against Guatemala’s First Santa Muerte Temple

The construction of the first Santa Muerte temple along with a 36 foot tall effigy of the Skeleton Saint in Guatemala continues to cause considerable controversy both nationally and especially in the town where it’s being built. Opponents, who judging by their slogans appear to be mostly Pentecostals, have ramped up their protests from social … Continue reading Pentecostal Protesters March Against Guatemala’s First Santa Muerte Temple

Death Defies Devastating Blaze – Santa Muerte Statue Found Intact at Torched Salvadoran Market

On the night of March 10, 2021, a fire seared through the market of Santa Ana. The only object to be found intact amidst the rubble of the market, was a statue of Santa Muerte.