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Ernesto Miranda
Founder of the MS 13 Gang which originated in LA, California. The gang’s reach now extends from Central American nations like El Salvador and through Mexico, the United States and Canada (insightcrime.org). Today the gang has more than 50,000 members. -
Miranda's Death
After Miranda's death the MS 13 gang increased in memberships. The gang started with only El Salvadorans and opened memberships to other nationalities. They became more ruthless. -
MS 13
MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) is an international criminal gang that originated in Los Angeles, California, US in the 1980s. Their motto is rape, kill, and control. That explains a lot about the gang. I chose this subject because this gang is notorious. President Trump even mentioned them in a speech by calling them ‘animals’. -
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MS 13 Crimes
The MS 13 gang's crimes include extortion, drug trafficking, rape, theft, robbery, and murder. The gang has committed more than 500 crimes. They are notorious. -
Mexican Mafia integrated MS into their Latino gang alliance
Between late 80s and 1990, Mexican Mafia and other storied gangs took notice of the MS gang and liked how they do business so decided to work with them. In return the MS gang provided protection in prison and out. -
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US Government's push for Deportation
Towards the end of Clinton's presidency, the government enhanced its deportation policy, in turn, vastly increased the number of gang members being sent home to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and elsewhere. According to one estimate, 20,000 criminals returned to Central America between 2000 and 2004. -
Trump administration is cracking down on MS 13 gang members
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MS 13 Violent Animals
Trump referred to the MS 13 gang as violent animals. The name came from the acts of violence over the past years. Innocent Americans have fallen victim to their heinous crimes (www.whitehouse.gov). Some acts of violence- In Maryland, stabbed man over 100 times, beheaded him, and removed his heart; In Houston they killed and raped two girls; In NY, MS 13 responsible for 40% of murders. In Long Island their leader called for the murder of a cop.
