Malandro Ismael

This spirituality was a Caracas thug
Native of the Lídice neighborhood in Caracas, and died stabbed
In a fight in the 23 de enero parish. Ismael, whose
Real name was Carlos Ismael Urbaneja, in the 70s
Was seen as a kind of Robin Hood

He stole from the rich banks, to give money and food
To the poor. Legend has it that he died protecting his neighborhood
And that's why now thousands of people seek his protection, especially
Those who need advice, or guidance on their paths
For success in what the parishioners will do

This spirituality was a Caracas thug
Native of the Lídice neighborhood in Caracas, and died stabbed
In a fight in the 23 de enero parish. Ismael, whose
Real name was Carlos Ismael Urbaneja, in the 70s
Was seen as a kind of Robin Hood

Spiritism is a routine thing within the dark hallways
And although Ismael has a low rank within the cult of
The three powers (María Lionza, the Cacique Guaicaipuro, and the Negro Felipe)
In Las Pulgas, he is seen as one of the top protective figures

This spirituality was a Caracas thug
Native of the Lídice neighborhood in Caracas, and died stabbed
In a fight in the 23 de enero parish. Ismael, whose
Real name was Carlos Ismael Urbaneja, in the 70s
Was seen as a kind of Robin Hood

Dolls of him are found in businesses, and like the Virgin Mary
People light candles and recite prayers. In the General Cemetery
Del Sur, behind the pantheon of Lulú Margot Acosta Francia, María Francia
(Entering to the right) you can see the girl, a young woman who is
Guardian of Ismael's tomb since a gunshot to the head left her
Four months in bed

This spirituality was a Caracas thug
Native of the Lídice neighborhood in Caracas, and died stabbed
In a fight in the 23 de enero parish. Ismael, whose
Real name was Carlos Ismael Urbaneja, in the 70s
Was seen as a kind of Robin Hood

Apparently, the real name of Ismael, the father of the Malandra Court
Is Carlos Ismael Urbaneja and his grave is not so close
To the entrance of the cemetery. Some santeros, more than 20 years ago
Would have founded him there to make access easier. Authorities
Permanently guard the place, as many devotees consume
Alcohol and drugs in the vicinity

This spirituality was a Caracas thug
Native of the Lídice neighborhood in Caracas, and died stabbed
In a fight in the 23 de enero parish. Ismael, whose
Real name was Carlos Ismael Urbaneja, in the 70s
Was seen as a kind of Robin Hood