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Photos: Tepito, Mexico City's fiercest barrio

December 5, 2013 2:23PM ET

A tour of Latin America’s biggest black market

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Tepito Mexico City
A stand selling pirated cd’s in Tepito a neighborhood in Mexico City that comprises Latin America’s largest black market. Alicia Vera for Al Jazeera America
Tepito Mexico City
The market features all manner of contraband, including unlicensed t-shirts like these. Alicia Vera for Al Jazeera America
Tepito Mexico City
A security guard stands watch at the market. He is part of a community organization that offers a measure of security in the rough neighborhood. Alicia Vera for Al Jazeera America
Tepito Mexico City
Families sit at an eatery specializing in migas, a dish of stale bread and bones that is a popular meal in the district. Alicia Vera for Al Jazeera America
Tepito Mexico City
One of the main attractions of the district is an altar to Santa Muerta (Holy Death). Alicia Vera for Al Jazeera America
Tepito Mexico City
Two Santa Muerte followers pray at the altar. Alicia Vera for Al Jazeera America

 

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