Doctor Death and Coronavirus: Supplicating Santa Muerte for Holy Healing

Human beings have long turned to religion and faith healing overcome illness seek delay death. In the context of COVID‑19 pandemic, I consider how in Mexico, devotees Santa Muerte are turning folk saint death ward off recover from virus. argue that supplication during times coronavirus offers a social critique on current Mexico. The government has introduced budget cuts, reducing spending this failed provide adequate measures protect already vulnerable citizens living poverty within grips drug war, COVID‑19. Frontline workers labouring unsafe conditions with inadequate protective equipment protocols. As result, toll risen rapidly. Mexico is currently listed as having fourth highest rate. describe fearing death, many for recovery prolong life. My argument also counters popular portrayal narcosaint, say solely venerated by narcotraffickers. Instead, reveal she healing.