 This chapel is home to the Niño <unk> ( Captive Child ) a Child Jesus figure that was brought to Mexico from Spain . It was sculpted in the 16th century by Juan Martínez <unk> in Spain and purchased by the cathedral . However , on its way to Veracruz , pirates attacked the ship it was on and sacked it . To get the image back , a large ransom was paid . Today , the image is in the Chapel of San Pedro or De las <unk> . Traditionally , the image has been petitioned by those seeking release from restrictions or traps , especially financial problems or drug addiction or <unk> . The cult to the Niño <unk> is considered to be " inactive " by <unk> . However , this particular image has made a comeback since 2000 as one to petition when a family member is abducted and held for ransom . 
