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=**Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)**=

__Origins/History__- In the 1980's a Civil War had erupted in El Salvador killing an estimated 100,000 people. From this 1-2 million people have immigrated to the United States from the unstable environment in El Salvador. The way the name had originated was by combining the name "La Mara" with Salvadorian. Then the "13" had been added to pay homage to the California prison gang the Mexican Mafia. This gang had later been deported back to El Salvador.

__Type of Gang__- This gang is a street gang.

__Location/Turf__- The location for MS-13 in the United States is the Ramport Area of Los Angelos. However, in Central America their location was in El Salvador and/or Hondorus.

__Characteristics__- Known as one of the most violent gangs in the area. To be initiated into this gang you had to be beaten up for 13 seconds. (The members taking part in this initiation has had experience in training in the Guerilla warfare) They also had several tattoos, these tattoos were all over their bodies including their faces. The members were also Hispanic. =  = =Flag and an example of a members.  =

__Criminal Activities__- The activities included violent acts against the government, an example was that they murdered the President of Hondorus. They taunted central American government officials, executed a bus of 28 people (7 small children) prostitution, assault, identity theft, drive bys, and weapon trafficking.

__Impact on Society__-strong and aggressive gang, they are also spreading to more places. It is very hard to stop them because they are always getting new members.