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Mara (gang) - Wikipedia The maras have made themselves known as some of the most dominant, notorious, and frightening street gangs in Central America and across the world Violence is one of the most defining traits of the maras and they have grown to be a great security threat in Central America as well as beyond
Who Are the Maras, the Gangs that El Salvador and Honduras . . . The maras have established themselves in northern Central America as an alternative power to the state that demands extortion known as a “war tax” They also carry out drug trafficking activities and extortion of small businesses and residents of the areas where they have influence
MS-13 | Mara Salvatrucha, Facts, Tattoos | Britannica MS-13, international gang involved in drug and human smuggling, prostitution, murder, and extortion, among other illegal activities It was founded in Los Angeles in the 1980s by immigrants from El Salvador and later spread throughout the United States, Central America, and Canada, gaining a reputation for extreme violence
MS13 - InSight Crime While the Mexican gangs reigned in the local underworld, the war-hardened immigrants quickly organized themselves into competing groups, the strongest of which was called the Mara Salvatrucha Stoners or MSS The origins of the name are still disputed, but “mara” is a Central American term for gang “Salva” refers to El Salvador
The Maras: History, Symbols, and Influence - THE PEET JOURNAL These gangs are infamous for their brutal violence, organized criminal networks, and influence across borders This essay explores their history, symbolism, and social and political impact, illustrating how they became one of the most challenging criminal phenomena of the 21st century
MS-13 - Wikipedia Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, is an international criminal gang that originated in Los Angeles, California, in the 1980s Originally, the gang was set up to protect Salvadoran immigrants from other gangs in the Los Angeles area Over time, the gang grew into a more traditional criminal organization
The Maras: Trap for Central American Youth - Humanium In Central America, the maras form a true criminal network The list of their crimes is long, but the maras mainly live off racketeering, burglary, kidnapping, and prostitution In addition, these gangs are armed and extremely violent, and won’t hesitate to pull the trigger
Maras Town - Description, attractions and more information Maras The town of Maras, a hidden gem of the Peruvian Andes with its fascinating salt mines and captivating landscapes 1 DESCRIPTION 2 LOCATION 3 ATTRACTIONS 3 1 Salt mines: 3 2 Templo 3 3 The Covers: 4 SCHEDULE