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Those who know about how spirituality plays into the world of drug
smuggling have likely heard of Santa Muerte, Jesus Malverde, and
Santer but the details of the more obscure African religions and
Latin American folk saints and cults often remain a mystery. While
the vast majority of these religions are practiced by law-abiding
citizens with no connections to the drug trade, their religious
beliefs and practices are often appropriated by drug cartels and
used to psychologically empower members of these organizations.
Therefore, knowledge about narco-cults and spirituality related to
the drug trade can be incredibly useful to narcotics officers,
military and intelligence agents, and even the average street cop.
Narco-Cults: Understanding the Use of Afro-Caribbean and Mexican
Religious Cultures in the Drug Wars looks at the growing phenomenon
of narco-cults and the use of indigenous spiritual traditions among
drug trafficking organizations. Based on two decades of experience
from one of the top consultants in the field, it provides
investigative agencies with a means of identifying symbols,
rituals, artifacts, and customs endemic to various drug trafficking
organizations. The book features illustrations of altars, shrines,
and tools along with detailed descriptions of their cultural
significance and practical application in rituals and customs.
Derived from empirical research, this sourcebook provides reliable
information taken from ethnographic fieldwork, police reports, and
interviews with practitioners. The knowledge contained herein will
help build cultural competency among the many agencies
investigating drug crimes.
A woman lays unconscious on the floor surrounded by charcoaled
symbols, burning candles, a bowl of viscous red liquid, and an
array of dried herbs. Was this a healing ritual gone wrong or just
straightforward foul play? Increasingly, first responders must deal
with foreign practices and cultures that are often disturbing in
their unfamiliarity. Understanding cultural variations and nuances
can make the difference between much-needed emergency treatment and
the aggravation of an already sensitive situation.
The first book of its kind, Magico-Religious Groups and
Ritualistic Activities: A Guide for First Responders provides a
cultural bridge for emergency personnel when interacting with
various magico-religious cultures. More than just a litany of
artifacts, rituals, and symbols, this valuable book draws from
cultural anthropology and religious studies to unearth hidden
meanings and place the information in a context relevant for the
first responder. It offers crucial keys for improving
communication, assessment, and treatment in culturally sensitive
situations.
Beginning with an introduction to the importance of trans-cultural
communication, the book devotes subsequent chapters to the common
and contrasting elements of several magico-religious groups. It
considers the practices of Neo-Paganism, Santeria, Bantu religion
(Palo Mayombe), Voodoo, and Curanderismo. The book separates fact
from fantasy regarding sacred spaces and dates, ceremonies, group
structure, sacred objects, cultural taboos, and beliefs about
sickness and healing. It also includes a detailed review of the
common herbs used in healing and ritual, as well as a glossary of
cultural terms and an index ofsymbols.
Promoting functional cultural competency, this book gives public
service agencies and emergency responders the tools to properly
assess situations, open lines of communication, protect cultural
diversity and beliefs and, above all, provide effective emergency
treatment.
Those who know about how spirituality plays into the world of drug
smuggling have likely heard of Santa Muerte, Jesus Malverde, and
Santeria, but the details of the more obscure African religions and
Latin American folk saints and cults often remain a mystery. While
the vast majority of these religions are practiced by law-abiding
citizens with no connections to the drug trade, their religious
beliefs and practices are often appropriated by drug cartels and
used to psychologically empower members of these organizations.
Therefore, knowledge about narco-cults and spirituality related to
the drug trade can be incredibly useful to narcotics officers,
military and intelligence agents, and even the average street cop.
Narco-Cults: Understanding the Use of Afro-Caribbean and Mexican
Religious Cultures in the Drug Wars looks at the growing phenomenon
of narco-cults and the use of indigenous spiritual traditions among
drug trafficking organizations. Based on two decades of experience
from one of the top consultants in the field, it provides
investigative agencies with a means of identifying symbols,
rituals, artifacts, and customs endemic to various drug trafficking
organizations. The book features illustrations of altars, shrines,
and tools along with detailed descriptions of their cultural
significance and practical application in rituals and customs.
Derived from empirical research, this sourcebook provides reliable
information taken from ethnographic fieldwork, police reports, and
interviews with practitioners. The knowledge contained herein will
help build cultural competency among the many agencies
investigating drug crimes.
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