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Mexican syncretic folk religion (umbrella)
10/40· LowConfidence: Medium
Umbrella for Mexican syncretic folk religion — Curanderismo healing tradition, Santa Muerte veneration, various local saint cults.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for Mexican syncretic folk religion (Curanderismo, Santa Muerte, etc.).
Founded
Colonial era
Members
Tens of millions broadly
Active in
LatAm, USA
In context
Mexican syncretic folk religion includes Curanderismo (healing tradition), Santa Muerte (Holy Death) veneration, San Judas Tadeo veneration, and various regional saint cults. Mainstream voluntary tradition; Santa Muerte specifically has grown rapidly post-2000.
Timeline
- Colonial eraMexican syncretic traditions emerge
- 2000sSanta Muerte rapid growth
Sources
- Various academic studies
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.