Arturo Fabian Jimenez is a researcher and documentary filmmaker with extensive experience in the study of religious phenomena and popular religiosity in Mexico, as well as in the analysis of migration and violence against migrants in regions such as the Darien. She is a specialist in the analysis of unofficial cults and the production of salvation goods, with a particular focus on the figure of Jesus Malverde. Her work combines ethnographic and photographic methods to document and analyze the practices and beliefs of diverse religious communities. In addition, she has researched and documented the plight of migrants through video documentary production to capture their experiences and make visible the violations of their human rights. She has presented her research at national and international conferences and has published several articles in specialized journals, providing a more comprehensive and accessible view of religious and migratory dynamics in contemporary contexts.

EncArtes multimedia

The dynamics of salvation goods in the cult of Jesus Malverde: A photographic essay on popular religiosity in Mexico.

  • Arturo Fabian Jimenez

This photo essay examines the production and dynamics of salvation goods in the cult of Jesus Malverde, a prominent phenomenon within popular religiosity in Mexico. During the annual May 3 festivity in Culiacán, these goods are especially visible and are continually renewed. The essay documents how the supply of these goods remains dynamic in a back and forth of traditions and innovations, adapting to the demands of the devotees and ensuring the validity of the cult in the Mexican religious market. Photographic observation captures the evolution of these practices and the diversification of salvation goods by showing how the cult of Jesus Malverde reinvents itself, making it relevant to the study of Mexican popular religiosity.

Temáticas

Social media and digital platforms in the migratory journey from the Darien jungle to Mexico's northern border

  • Alberto Hernandez Hernandez
  • Arturo Fabian Jimenez
  • Carlos S. Ibarra

Undocumented migration to the United States includes dangerous routes such as the Darien Gap and Mexican territory controlled by organized crime. This article examines how social media and digital platforms impact the migration experience based on two case studies. It reveals that networks such as TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook not only document and share experiences in real time, but also build supportive digital communities. The findings highlight the duality of digitalization: it facilitates organization and reduces risks, but also exposes migrants to new dangers. It underscores the need for policies that incorporate these tools to improve safety and support for migrants.